About the book
Tourism has become one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world economy. Increasingly, research on tourism destinations has been at the centre of debates concerning destination competitiveness, governance, policies and destination management and marketing.
This book investigates tourist destinations from two different perspectives. First, it approaches destinations using the concept of tourist clusters and investigates their role in competitiveness and firm performances. The second perspective studies the development of models of competitiveness and governance. It also develops an international benchmarking system of 15-EU countries, with an additional focus on Italy, UK and United States.
The book will appeal to academics, scholars and practitioners in tourism studies, management, urban and regional studies and economic geography, etc.
Editions of Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317486220
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317486237
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Tourism has become one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world economy. Increasingly, research on tourism destinations has been at the centre of debates concerning destination competitiveness, governance, policies and destination management and marketing.
This book investigates tourist destinations from two different perspectives. First, it approaches destinations using the concept of tourist clusters and investigates their role in competitiveness and firm performances. The second perspective studies the development of models of competitiveness and governance. It also develops an international benchmarking system of 15-EU countries, with an additional focus on Italy, UK and United States.
The book will appeal to academics, scholars and practitioners in tourism studies, management, urban and regional studies and economic geography, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness about?
Tourism has become one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world economy. Increasingly, research on tourism destinations has been at the centre of debates concerning destination competitiveness, governance, policies and destination management and marketing.
This book investigates tourist destinations from two different perspectives. First, it approaches destinations using the concept of tourist clusters and investigates their role in competitiveness and firm performances. The second perspective studies the development of models of competitiveness and governance. It also develops an international benchmarking system of 15-EU countries, with an additional focus on Italy, UK and United States.
The book will appeal to academics, scholars and practitioners in tourism studies, management, urban and regional studies and economic geography, etc.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies
Where can I read a sample of Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317486220
Is Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Advances in Regional Economics, Science and Policy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness?
Francesco Capone
Who is the Publisher of the book Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tourist Clusters, Destinations and Competitiveness is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317486220) and pdf(ISBN 9781317486237)