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Book SynopsisThe political significance, scientific interest and outstanding natural beauty of the cold, exotic Polar regions are enticing more and more curious travellers to venture to these remote locations in search of unique experiences and recreational activities. Significant improvements in transport technology have made isolated places more accessible, and tourists now overwhelmingly outnumber residents in most Polar destinations. This book examines Polar tourism in its environmental, economic and cultural settings and explores the potential for growth as well as essential management for sustainability.
Table of Contents1: The Growing Significance of Polar Tourism, J Snyder and B Stonehouse 2: Pioneers of Polar Tourism and Their Legacy, J Snyder 3: Polar Tourism in Changing Environments, B Stonehouse and J Snyder 4: The Polar Tourism Markets, J Snyder 5: Tourism in Rural Alaska, H Huntingdon, USA, M Freeman, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, USA,B Lucey, Yakutat Salmon Board, USA, G Spearman, Simon Paneak Memorial Museum, USA and A Whiting, USA 6: Development of Tourism in Arctic Canada, M Robbins, Canada 7: The Economic Role of Arctic Tourism, J Snyder 8: Gateway Ports in the Development of Antarctic Tourism, E Bertram, University of London, UK, S Muir, University of Tasmania, Australia, and B Stonehouse 9: Antarctic Shipborne Tourism: An Expanding Industry, E Bertram 10: Antarctic Adventure Tourism and Private Expeditions, M Lamers, J H Stel and B Amelung, all Maastricht University, The Netherlands 11: Antarctic Scenic Overflights, T Bauer, Hong Kong Polytechnic University 12: Antarctic Tourism: What are the Limits? D Landau, IAATO and J Spettoesser, USA 13: Antarctic Tourism Research: The First Half-Century, B Stonehouse and K Crosbie, UK 14: Managing Polar Tourism: Issues and Approaches, J Snyder 15: Tourism in South Georgia: A Case for Multiple Resource Management, J Snyder and B Stonehouse 16: Tourism Management on the Southern Oceanic Islands, P Tracey, Government Antarctic Division, Australia
