Last Resorts: The Cost of Tourism in the CaribbeanThe Caribbean is everybody's idea of a tropical paradise, but its traditional economy faces a precarious future. Tourism is increasingly touted as its only hope of creating jobs and wealth. This book explores this mega industry, and the way it is changing the face of the Caribbean. |
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References to this book
Tourism and Sustainability: New Tourism in the Third World Martin Mowforth,Ian Munt Limited preview - 1998 |
Critical Issues in Tourism: A Geographical Perspective Gareth Shaw,Allan M. Williams No preview available - 2002 |