The Possible, Probable and Preferable Futures of Tourism Destination Management

Topical and novel, this book critically explores the possible, probable and preferable futures of tourism destinations exposing the reader to numerous issues and challenges related to current, global societies and geopolitical settings and adaptive strategies to mitigate such challenges at all levels and contexts.

This is based on unique longitudinal research over 15 years comparing and contrasting destinations in mature urban metropolitan destination, (emerging) island destination with many developments and fast developing destination in the Asia Pacific (Melbourne, Penang and Chiang Mai). The interconnected facets of a community, internal issues and challenges, external drivers of change, and government interventions in envisioning the future of these destinations are explored along with core issues of climate change, sustainability, ecological and socio-ecological dimensions of destinations. This significant volume offers insight into the environmental, political, and economic challenges facing destinations and possible ways of alleviating these at different scales and contexts informing future policy and development.

This book is essential reading for all students, researchers, academics interested in tourism futures.

Rami K. Isaac is currently an associate professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality at Bethlehem University, Palestine, and associate professor at Breda University of Applied Sciences.

Erdinç Çakmak is a professor at Breda University of Applied Sciences (formerly NHTV) and has developed, coordinated and taught a range of courses on destination management, context and field research at introductory and advanced levels.

Richard Butler is Emeritus Professor in the Business School at the University of Strathclyde.