* Coverage: Evaluates the impact of tourism at the macroeconomic as well as the micro level in relation to existing and emerging destinations. * Focus: This book concentrates on destinations and regional tourism development rather than tourism industry as whole like other books available. * Case Studies: Integrates case studies from a range of regions to showcase theory in practice in a range of both developed and developing tourism destinations.

First published in 1999, this volume combines the theory and practice of regional economic policy in Europe. Six main topics are covered as follows: theory of regional economic development and policy; Regional policy at the national level; Regional disparities in the EU - past and present; Impact of the integration on regions; Regional policy in the EU 1975-1999; The structural funds 2000-2006 and openness to Eastern European countries. The book also includes an up-to-date bibliography on the topic covered.

* Coverage: Evaluates the impact of tourism at the macroeconomic as well as the micro level in relation to existing and emerging destinations. * Focus: This book concentrates on destinations and regional tourism development rather than tourism industry as whole like other books available. * Case Studies: Integrates case studies from a range of regions to showcase theory in practice in a range of both developed and developing tourism destinations.

First published in 1999, this volume combines the theory and practice of regional economic policy in Europe. Six main topics are covered as follows: theory of regional economic development and policy; Regional policy at the national level; Regional disparities in the EU - past and present; Impact of the integration on regions; Regional policy in the EU 1975-1999; The structural funds 2000-2006 and openness to Eastern European countries. The book also includes an up-to-date bibliography on the topic covered.