Overview
This timely book delves into the intricate relationship between tourism and poverty with a specific focus on nature conservation areas, using case studies of island economies in a developed country, Japan, and a developing one, Vietnam. The volume asserts that although the concept of pro-poor tourism has often linked tourism with poverty, limited research has examined this link from diverse perspectives, including those of developed and developing countries where poverty can understand in absolute or relative forms. Notably, the book considers the voices of local residents in these areas, particularly the impoverished living in tourist destinations in Vietnam. This is essential for influencing conservation efforts and making poverty alleviation more achievable. Readers, therefore, gain an understanding of why tourism and poverty alleviation are crucial for every economy within the context of nature conservation areas. This volume is a pivotal resource for scholars in tourism, particularly those focused on teaching and researching tourism geographies and sustainable development. It holds particular significance for scholars examining emerging nations across Asia.
Full Product Details
Author: Nguyen Van Hoang
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.453kg
ISBN: 9781032804125
ISBN 10: 1032804122
Pages: 106
Publication Date: 08 May 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Nguyen Van Hoang holds a BA in Tourism Geography and an MA in Natural Resources Preservation, Rational Exploitation and Restoration from Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City. He obtained his second MA and PhD degrees from Hiroshima University in Japan. He is currently Lecturer at the Faculty of Tourism, Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Vietnam. His research primarily focuses on sustainable tourism development, tourism and poverty alleviation, particularly in protected areas and marine environments. He has published numerous papers in Scopus-listed journals such as Tourism Planning & Development, Tourism in Marine Environments, Parks, Tourism & Hospitality Research, Cogent Social Sciences and Current Issues in Tourism. He is passionate about teaching subjects related to sustainable tourism, ecotourism, tourism planning and tourism geography. Additionally, he co-founded the Vietnam Tourism Research Network, aimed at enhancing the publication capacity of Vietnamese researchers in the tourism field.
