About the book
For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state’s dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity.
Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism’s relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights.
In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida’s tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state’s business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state’s future.
A volume in the Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino
Editions of Sunshine Paradise
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780813035420
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780813068176
- EBook
- ISBN 9780813059204
Read an Excerpt
For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state’s dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity.
Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism’s relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights.
In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida’s tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state’s business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state’s future.
A volume in the Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunshine Paradise about?
For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state’s dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity.
Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism’s relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights.
In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida’s tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state’s business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state’s future.
A volume in the Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sunshine Paradise?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Industry and industrial studies > Hospitality and service industries > Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries
Where can I read a sample of Sunshine Paradise?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780813035420
How long is Sunshine Paradise and how many pages does it have?
Sunshine Paradise has 216 page(s)
Is Sunshine Paradise part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Florida History and Culture Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sunshine Paradise?
Tracy J. Revels
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sunshine Paradise is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780813035420) and paperback(ISBN 9780813068176) and ebook(ISBN 9780813059204)
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