World Tourism in the New Millennium

The Scenario of tourism has changed tremendously due to increasing population, international travel, fast means of transport, leisure and pleasure seeking attitude, globalisation and liberlisation policies. This scenario is continuously changing in the information age and what we are assuming and contemplating may become obsolete in next one or two decades. In order to keep themselves competitive and ahead, the leaders in tourism industry must visualize future trends and start preparing themselves to meet expectations of people. Presenting models and techniques for tourism forecasting at the outset, the book “World Tourism in the New Millennium makes elaborate discussion on current and future scenario of tourism in North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East and Europe. In addition, the book also makes elucidation on ecotourism, ethno-ecotourism, cruising, transport facilities, tourism marketplace, attractions, costal resorts, climate change, public-private partnerships, one-to-one marketing, NTOs, time sharing, tour guiding and various other concepts in tourism in present as well as future perspective. This unique presentation on current and future tourism scenario is a must for students, teachers, tour consultants, tour guides, tourists and general.