"The Discovery of Tourism Economics", presents the personal
histories of some of the world's leading tourism economists, many
of whom pioneered the field. This book is a unique collection of
personal experiences and is a literary celebration of the global
community of economic scholars - current and future - working in
tourism. The study of tourism economics is a global phenomenon and
this book provides a culturally and geographically diverse set of
autobiographies. These stories reveal the wide range of
personalities, passions, and peculiarities behind the authors'
choice of tourism as a specialization and answer questions like:
How did your interest in tourism develop? Was there a particular
person who influenced your career choices? What are the joys and
frustrations of working as a tourism economist? What do you
consider to be some of your most significant accomplishments? The
tales of these successful and respected scholars provide students
with insights into how careers in tourism economics emerge and
evolve, revealing the unexpected opportunities, challenges,
rewards, and idiosyncrasies of the careers of scholars who have
become recognized leaders in their field.
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