International Perspectives on Destination Management and Tourist Experiences : Insights from the International Competence Network of Tourism Research and Education

The International Competence Network of Tourism Research and Education (ICNT) covers various areas of research. ICNT’s fourth book offers insights of tourism experts with a wide range of interest and expertise on the way tourism is understood and worked in different countries around the world. The first part of this volume focuses on factors influencing the management of tourism destinations, including competition, controlling, and marketing. An in-depth view into tourist experiences is offered in the second part, with examples ranging from volcano tourism to national park and wildlife tourism, and gastronomic experiences.

Michael Lück is Associate Professor of Tourism at Auckland University of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand. Jarmo Ritalahti is a Principal Lecturer at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Porvoo, Finland.

Alexander Scherer is the Coordinator of the Bachelor Degree in Gastronomy at Anáhuac University in Mexico City.