Vol. 9 No. 2 (2010)

Tourism in general and international tourism in specific as one of the main growing industry in the world has encountered many challenges in recent years. The issues include the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 global diseases like SARS, bird flu and H1N1, and the war in the Middle East as well as years of rising energy prices. Unlike natural diseases or terrorist attacks, climate change is not a short-term apprehension for tourism industry and its effect cannot be quickly forgotten. Climatic change consequences always have serious effects particularly if climate-sensitive tourism has…

Urban landscape, as an important impact factor on the quality of urban life, has been paid much attention to by citizens, governments and construction enterprises. Meanwhile, the issue that many cities follow some similar international styles degrades local customs and regional features. This trend should be pertinently analyzed and answered by researchers. Urban landscape comprises some spots and regions and is a dynamic system. Based on the current situation and academic proceedings, this research puts forward the concept of urban landscape network. By a case study of Hangzhou City…

Climate change is one of the most important global environmental challenge facing humanity. Global tourism is deeply influenced by global climate change. This paper aims to study the impacts of climate change on global tourism in general and in selected countries and island nations. The increasing incidence of natural disasters is the major manifestation of climate change. Outbreak of epidemics is also considered as a consequence of climate change. These disasters pose great danger and cause severe damage to the basic infrastructure which supports tourism related activities. How global…

One of the factors affecting tourism is the climatic conditions. It could become the attractiveness of tourism destinations, yet it can also interfere the performance of tourism in certain areas. In the last ten years, global climate have been changing, marked by changes in temperature, intensity and distribution of rainfall, wind speeds and patterns, etc. Climate change may impact tourism sector in various countries. Indonesia, as an archipelagic country and one of the world tourism destination, with various attractions, are vulnerable to climate change. One of the tourist destinations most…

Ecotourism is an approach to tourism development to meet the sustainable development initiative globally. In order to meet the sustainability through resource appropriation a clear and well-knitted framework is very essential. The present study made a detailed investigation on destination management with reference to Thenmala Ecotourism Project, India

Before the emergence of tourism as a main sector in Nigeria, crude oil has been the chief source of Nigeria revenue also the most valuable treasure on the Nigerian economy. Remarkable efforts have been made by the past and current leaders regarding the development of tourism in Nigeria. However, description alone not necessitate meaningful and, unless integrated with effective planning, critical evaluation and assessment coupled with the view of achieving sustainability. This study suggests how tourism can be regionally planned based on the resources in order to improve the economic status of…