The Associational Tourism Economy
eBook - ePub

The Associational Tourism Economy

An Introduction to Collaboration - Clusters, Networks, Ecosystems

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Associational Tourism Economy

An Introduction to Collaboration - Clusters, Networks, Ecosystems

About this book

This timely and innovative book provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of the associational tourism economy, exploring the collaborative nature of tourism as an interconnected system, with a focus on tourism clusters, networks, and ecosystems.

When tourists travel, they interact with a complex web of businesses, organisations, and individuals who can act independently or with a greater or lesser level of collaboration among themselves. This interdependence emphasises that the associational tourism economy is not merely about the mobility of people but also concerns interconnected socio-economic systems that shape where and why people travel. Replete with illuminating tables and diagrams, this book lays a foundation for understanding the complex, associational nature of the tourism economy from both business and policy perspectives. An extensive overview of the evolution of theoretical concepts of associational economics provides the framework for a clear breakdown of the intricate collaborative, competitive, and interpersonal relations that make up the economics of tourism, with insights into how these relations can be built and fostered to promote sustainable tourism and boost local economies.

This book will be of pivotal interest to students, scholars, and academics of tourism and hospitality research, tourism planning and development, tourism management, and tourism geography.

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Information

Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781040357637
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title page
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Figures
  9. Tables
  10. Preface
  11. Abbreviations
  12. 1 The associational tourism economy
  13. 2 The emergence of clusters, networks, and ecosystems
  14. 3 Collaboration and networking in tourism business
  15. 4 The complexities of collaboration at destinations
  16. 5 Conclusions
  17. Index