Mass Tourism vs Alternative Tourism? Challenges and New Positionings
Mass tourism is part of a historical construction. It has emerged on the day after the Second World War with sustained economic growth provided by Western countries. The economic affirmation of newly industrialized countries confirms this phenomenon. Mass tourism matches the emergence of the middle...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Université des Antilles
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Études Caribéennes |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/etudescaribeennes/7708 |
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| Summary: | Mass tourism is part of a historical construction. It has emerged on the day after the Second World War with sustained economic growth provided by Western countries. The economic affirmation of newly industrialized countries confirms this phenomenon. Mass tourism matches the emergence of the middle class and the democratization of tourism in the rich countries. It is centered on some reputed international destinations. There are economic, social, cultural and ecological consequences caused by this massive concentration of visitors. While the overall volume of tourism revenues is interesting (in terms of jobs and economic growth), there are also problems locally (revenue leakage, distribution). This is the context in which reflections on alternative tourism approaches has developed. It is about developing new forms of sustainable tourism that integrate local populations and both natural and human environments of host countries. Eco tourism, community tourism, etc. support a different philosophy of tourism. |
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| ISSN: | 1779-0980 1961-859X |