The Competitive Destination: A Sustainable Tourism PerspectiveCABI, 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. |
Contenido
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 | 95 |
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 |
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Otras ediciones - Ver todas
The Competitive Destination: A Sustainable Tourism Perspective J. R. Brent Ritchie,Geoffrey Ian Crouch Vista previa limitada - 2003 |
The Competitive Destination: A Sustainable Tourism Perspective J. R. Brent Ritchie,Geoffrey I. Crouch Sin vista previa disponible - 2005 |
The Competitive Destination: A Sustainable Tourism Perspective J. R. Brent Ritchie,Geoffrey I. Crouch Sin vista previa disponible - 2003 |
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