Despite the growing literature arguing for consideration of community perspectives in tourism destination governance, little is understood about how residents' connection to nature affects their perceptions and responses tourism. This especially relevant rural areas rich as many them have become refugees urban dwellers seeking recreation during COVID-19 pandemic. study combines Nature's Contrib...

In China, tourism is being actively developed and is evolving towards a more openeconomy form. Coastal tourism is encouraged but has come into conflict with other uses and sustainable development is an issue. Dachangshan Dao, the second largest island in the Changshan island group in Liaoning Province, off the Yellow Sea, provides an opportunity to assess one form of island tourism under develo...

There are many types of tourism on offer in the world market, with tourism types being as diverse as the kind of experience that the visitor demands. Destinations characteristically engage in tourism models that cater to the needs and wants of the tourist market they attract. However, research and experience have shown that different tourism models affect the local people of a destination in di...

This study estimates the flow and expenditure effects of the recent increase in Australia’s Passenger Movement Charge (PMC), as well as the economic impacts on the Australian economy and the tourism industry. After discussing the nature of the PMC, it outlines the types of industry stakeholder concerns as to its effects on tourism both before and after the recent increase. It then presents a fr...