This timely and significant book explores the characteristics and
complexities of Asian urban tourism, considering the extent to which
Western paradigms can be transferred to Asian settings and the striking
contrasts that exist within the region.
In an era of unprecedented urban expansion in Asian cities, this book
comes at a time of great urgency, illuminating the possible problems and
opportunities that arise when a destination emerges as a tourism
hotspot. Split into three parts; introducing Asian urban tourism and
urbanization, the management and marketing of Asian cities, and emerging
trends and issues associated with Asian urban tourism, the book offers a
range of varying and vibrant perspectives from international and
interdisciplinary experts in the field. Chapters include studies on a
wide range of destinations such as Hong Kong, Macau, Cambodia, Phuket,
Kolkata, Busan, Delhi, and Sri Lanka among many others, and explore
crucial contemporary themes such as overtourism, urbanization and
administrative challenges, world heritage, smart cities and the use of
technologies such as VR in urban tourism experience creation.
It will be a vital resource for upper-level students, researchers, and
academics in tourism, city tourism, Asian studies, development studies,
cultural studies, and sustainability, as well as professionals in the
field of tourism management.
