Understanding Western Tourists in Developing Countries

Download or read book Understanding Western Tourists in Developing Countries written by T. Van Egmond and published by CABI. This book was released on 2007 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing countries are increasingly reliant on tourism to generate income. To do this successfully it is critical for them to have an understanding of the tourist phenomenon. This book provides a clear overview of 'West- South' tourism, reviewing and evaluating both theoretical perspectives as well as empirical studies of organized tours, backpackers, independent tourists and volunteer tourism. It concludes by outlining how developing countries can plan to attract the right kind of tourists.