Navigating mass tourism to island destinations : preservation and cultural heritage challenges /

"The objective of the book is to explore the impacts of mass tourism on island destinations, focusing on the challenges of preserving natural environments and cultural heritage. It aims to provide strategies and solutions for balancing the economic benefits of tourism with the need to protect f...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Hassan, Viana, 1983- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Hershey, PA : IGI Global Scientific Publishing, [2025]
Subjects:	Island tourism > Management. Ecotourism > Management. Culture and tourism. Écotourisme > Gestion. Ethnotourisme. Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Chapter 1. A Holistic View of Ecotourism and the Different Ways of Applying Technology to Drive Ecotourism Towards Sustainable Development
Chapter 2. Eco-Tourism: A Sustainable Path Forward
Chapter 3. Ecotourism: A Double-Edged Sword for Local Communities and Environment
Chapter 4. Evaluating Road Infrastructure in Economic Development: The Case of the Road Network in Tourism in the Dominican Republic
Chapter 5. Homestays: Local Community Pioneering Tourism Management
Chapter 6. Leveraging Digital Technologies and Sustainable Practices for Post-Pandemic Tourism Recovery: A Focus on Malaysia
Chapter 7. Maldives Escape: Unveiling Tourist Motivations, Travel Intermediaries, and the Rise of Halal Tourism
Chapter 8. Quality vs. Quantity Tourism: A Case Study of the Small Island State Destination of Malta
Chapter 9. Shaping a Super Smart Society Through Innovative Tourism Development
Chapter 10. Social Media Influence on Island Tourism and Its Impact on Local People
Chapter 11. Transportation Challenges In Islands Tourism
Chapter 12. Women's Participation in Cultural Preservation and Commercialization of Rural Tourism: A Study on West Bengal
Compilation of References
About the Contributors
Index.