The Competitive Destination: A Sustainable Tourism Perspective

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CABI, 2003 - 272 páginas
This book provides a framework for understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of the factors that affect destination competitiveness. It offers guidance on how to create successful destinations by developing and presenting a conceptual model of destination competitiveness that recognizes the importance of sustainability for long-term success. The book presents a strong theoretical background for managerial decision-making, giving destination managers a range of tools with which to analyse and increase the competitiveness of their areas.

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1 The Evolving Nature of Competition and Sustainability
1
2 Conceptual and Theoretical Perspectives
9
3 A Model of Destination Competitiveness
60
Global Forces Shaping World Tourism Competitive microenvironment Global macroenvironment Global macroenvironment
79
the Destination and the Tourism System Competitive microenvironment Global macroenvironment
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the Essence of Destination Appeal Competitive microenvironment Global macroenvironment
110
Elements that Enhance Destination Appeal Competitive microenvironment Global macroenvironment
130
Disabled Composite Default screen
145
the Key to Maintaining a Sustainable Competitive Advantage Competitive microenvironment Global macroenvironment
183
Parameters that Define Destination Potential Competitive microenvironment Global macroenvironment
233
Putting the Model to Work
249
Index
267
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J. R. Brent Ritchie, World Tourism Education and Research Centre, University of Calgary. Geoffrey I. Crouch, School of Business, La Trobe University.

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