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Effects of market fluctuations on the Sri Lankian tourist industry: resilience and change, 1981-1991

Effects of market fluctuations on the Sri Lankian tourist industry: resilience and change, 1981-1991
Attendance ; Development strategy ; Economic impact ; International tourism ; Regional disparities ; Sri Lanka ; Tourism ; Tourist flow
An investigation of market fluctuation within the Sri Lankan tourist industry over the last decade, in particular that of the rapid reduction in tourist arrivals during the period of political instability between 1982 and 1989, and the impressive
recovery of the tourist market since 1989, is examined. The progress of Sri Lanka's tourist experience over time is assessed in the light of Butler's evolutionary model of tourist development.

Tourism in China and the impact of June 4, 1989

China ; Custom ; International tourism ; Regional disparities ; Tourism ; Tourist site ; Touristic behaviour
Recent tourist trends in China with analysis of the sources (Japan and the USA are the two major markets) and centers (Guangshou, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai received more than 500 000 tourists in 1989), a notable decrease from 1988 before
the political events of Tianenmen Square. - (DWG)

Sviluppo turistico e criminalita Tourist development and criminality

Sviluppo turistico e criminalita Tourist development and criminality
The province of Zeeland is one of the most important tourist regions in the Netherlands. The A. examines the stages in development, with the stagnation and accelerated growth in the eighties, and the impact of the tourist development with particular
reference to socio-cultural aspects (impact of so-called recreation criminality). The conclusions are about prevention and demarketing politics. - (AGD)

Burma - the alternative guide

Administrative structure ; Army ; Burma ; Conflict ; Ethnic community ; History ; Political life ; Tourist site
The AA. present the book as an alternative guide to the ubiquitous Lonely Planet. 3 Burmese Divisions (out of 7) and 4 States (out of 7) are described with their main tourist attractions. Moreover 66 p. are added on : the Hidden Reality; the Opium
and the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners founded in 1989 and 2000 in Mae Sot by Cynthia Aung. - (GL)

Zum Entwicklungspotential des Kleinstgewerbes: der informelle Sektor in thailändischen Fremdenverkehrsorten.. (On the development potential of small trade: the informal sector in tourist centres of Thailand)

Zum Entwicklungspotential des Kleinstgewerbes: der informelle Sektor in thailändischen Fremdenverkehrsorten.. (On the development potential of small trade: the informal sector in tourist centres of Thailand)
, handicraft production and trade, prostitution, rental of small boats, etc.) suggest that they are prospering only as long as they don't conflict with local economic and/or political powers. Therefore, more small scale geographical studies seem necessary

Becoming tourist : renegociating the visual in the tourist experience

Becoming tourist : renegociating the visual in the tourist experience
The paper seeks to renegociate the role of visuals and visual practice within the tourist experience. The A. explores the ways in which visuals (photography) enliven tourists' becoming through a multiplicity of fluid and dynamic performances
, practices and processes. The emerging dynamics of visual practice renegociate new understandings between tourists and place to establish a series of conceptual moments.

An analysis of differences between the travel attitudes and demand patterns of diverse visitor groups and their reaction to political-military conflicts: the Republic of Ireland as a case study in Beiträge zur Fremden-verkehrsgeographie| II. Teil: Studies in the Geography of tourism and Recreation, Part II: Contributions à l'Etude de la Géographie du Tourisme, partie II.

An analysis of differences between the travel attitudes and demand patterns of diverse visitor groups and their reaction to political-military conflicts: the Republic of Ireland as a case study in Beiträge zur Fremden-verkehrsgeographie| II. Teil
Comportement ; Conflit ; Conflit politique ; Géographie de l'Europe ; Nationalité ; Northern Ireland ; Royaume-Uni ; Tourisme ; Touriste ; Type de tourisme
A partir de leur origine nationale, de leur comportement de voyageur et de leur réaction vis-à-vis du conflit politique en Irlande du Nord, on peut classer les touristes qui séjournent dans ce pays en trois groupes.

Karib-térség: A régio fo fejlodési problémai. (The Caribbean region: major problems of development)

The Caribbean region is difficult to define. It was affected by political-geographical changes following the Cuban revolution. Main problems include: monoculture in agriculture, dependence on American tourists, and chronic insufficiency of energy

Tourist trade in Orissa

Tourist trade in Orissa

Tourists as colonizers in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Tourists as colonizers in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Colonialism ; Hotel trade ; Ideology ; International tourism ; Mexico ; Political geography ; Power ; Quintana Roo ; Territorialisation ; Tourism ; Tourist flow
traditionnel et démontre qu’en fait, le touriste est un colonisateur inconscient. Elle conclut que les pratiques prédatrices du tourisme s’inscrivent dans un processus qui concerne aussi les autres pays de la région qui doivent composer avec de semblables

Place representation in tourist guideboods : an example from Singapore

Place representation in tourist guideboods : an example from Singapore
Attraction ; City;Town ; Cognitive space ; Perception ; Singapore ; Tourism ; Tourist guide ; Touristic behaviour ; Urban area

Perception of tourists and tour guides in Singapore

Perception of tourists and tour guides in Singapore
Perception ; Perception of the urban environment ; Singapore ; Tourism ; Tourist guide
A survey of English-speaking tour guides in Singapore revealed that they place high value on the modern city and on certain selected sights. Tourists, however, see things differently. Out of this example, the A. develops the idea of « insideness

English speaking tourists and the attractions of Singapore

English speaking tourists and the attractions of Singapore
Comportement ; Divertissement ; Géographie de l'Asie ; Loisir ; Satisfaction ; Singapour ; Touriste anglophone ; Ville
Estimation par les touristes anglophones des types d'attractions offerts à Singapour. - (OC).

An evaluation of the tourist potential of the climate in Catalonia (Spain) : a regional study

An evaluation of the tourist potential of the climate in Catalonia (Spain) : a regional study
This study of the spatial and temporal variations of the climate-tourist potential in Catalonia is based on the classification of daily weather situations according to the main combinations of climatic variables in the study area, and is adjusted
to reflect bioclimatic criteria and tourist perceptions. The results reveal major differences in the climate-tourist aptitudes of the region and, in general, a high tourist potential. However, the tourist aptitudes of the Catalan climates are not fully

Preliminary study on community tourism

Tourism ; Tourist flow
Classic tourism, ecotourism and community tourism may be the three stages in tourism development. Community tourism tells us how we can do to get sustainable tourism development. The A. analyses the mechanism of formation of tourist resources
, and he investigates classification, stability, and evolution of tourist commmunities. The four types of communities : natural resource based, policy oriented, economy based and history sediment tourist communities, have different stabilities. The feedback
mechanism and relationship among tourist flows is described.

Efforts for regional development assistance in Czech tourism - Czech Tourist Authority projects

Efforts for regional development assistance in Czech tourism - Czech Tourist Authority projects
Deconcentration and decentralization of the tourist activity development in Czechia is very important. Main resources helping with regional tourist development are given. Discussion is devoted to a critical approach to the present system
of marketing tourist regions from geographic point of view. Further opportunities for tourism development on regional and central levels are outlined. - (MS)

Engaging the local community in tourism development planning : a case study in Mapatuland

Maputaland is widely recognised as a prime tourist destination because of its unique natural characteristics and cultural attractions, yet tourism development has hitherto been very limited. The failure to develop tourism opportunities is deeply
rooted in the area's political past. A local community consultation process provides insight into perspectives on future directions in order to create tourism developments. - (AJC)

Tourism and nation building at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Discourse ; Ho Chi Minh City ; Museum ; Nationalism ; Political geography ; Role of the State ; Tourism ; United States of America ; Vietnam ; War
and postimperial context is generated through tourism, specifying how the Communist Party communicates Vietnam to lay international tourist audiences. Tourism's political instrumentality for the party is highlighted here. Second, it shows how the United States

Tourismusstrukturen in Namibia. Gästefarmen - Jagdfarmen - Lodges - Rastlager

International tourism ; Namibia ; Regional disparities ; Rural tourism ; Tourism ; Tourist facilities ; Tourist flow ; Tourist region ; Touristic behaviour
En 1991, la Namibie a accueilli 213 000 touristes et, en 1995, 310 000. C'est pourquoi il y a de polus en plus de débats pour savoir comment orienter les touristes vers des lieux moins fréquentés. La demande des touristes en ce qui concerne les
villes par les touristes individuels et les groupes. - (D. Rouvière).

Tourist development in Spain : growth versus conservation on the Costa Brava

Tourist development in Spain : growth versus conservation on the Costa Brava

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