Prospects for Polar Tourism

by J.M. Snyder; B. Stonehouse

• ISBN13: 9781845932473
• ISBN10: 1845932471
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-07-26
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Summary

The political significance, scientific interest and outstanding natural beauty of the cold, exotic Polar regions are enticing more and more curious travellers to venture to these remote locations in search of unique experiences and recreational activities. Significant improvements in transport technology have made isolated places more accessible, and tourists now overwhelmingly outnumber residents in most Polar destinations. This book examines Polar tourism in its environmental, economic and cultural settings and explores the potential for growth as well as essential management for sustainability.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. vii
Editor's Introduction	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Tourism and the Polar Environment	p. 1
The Growing Significance of Polar Tourism	p. 3
Pioneers of Polar Tourism and Their Legacy	p. 15
Polar Tourism in Changing Environments	p. 32
Economic Roles of Polar Tourism	p. 49
The Polar Tourism Markets	p. 51
Tourism in Rural Alaska	p. 71
Development of Tourism in Arctic Canada	p. 84
The Economic Role of Arctic Tourism	p. 102
Gateway Ports in the Development of Antarctic Tourism	p. 123
Developments in Antarctic Tourism	p. 147
Antarctic Ship-borne Tourism: an Expanding Industry	p. 149
Antarctic Adventure Tourism and Private Expeditions	p. 170
Antarctic Scenic Overflights	p. 188
Antarctic Tourism: What are the Limits?	p. 197
Antarctic Tourism Research: the First Half-Century	p. 210
Managing the New Realities	p. 229
Managing Polar Tourism: Issues and Approaches	p. 231
Tourism on South Georgia: a Case for Multiple Resource Management	p. 247
Tourism Management on the Southern Oceanic Islands	p. 263
Tourism Management for Antarctica	p. 285
Index	p. 311
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