As tourism reference librarians, some of you may find the following
articles and resources of interest. If not, let me know and I shall cease
and desist.....am responding to Ruth Mitchell's efforts to coax "lurkers"
out of the fog.
"Afghanistan: Can Tourism be Revived?", Geoff Hann, Islamic Tourism (of
London), Issue 12, JUL-AUG 2004, p.8+ (7 pages); "Afghanistan has
disappeared from the tourist map because of wars and unrest. But what
chances has it in making a come back? And what are its tourist attractions?"
"The Potential for Ecotourism in Uzbekistan", Eric Sievers, Aridlands,
#43, Spring/Summer 1998, 7pp.; "Nature-oriented tourism is not new in
Uzbekistan. However, if ecotourism is defined as tourism structured to
facilitate the objectives of conservation and/or sustainable development,
then there is no history of ecotourism in Uzbekistan."
"Health Tourism in Egypt: Treatment and Fun", Mushera El-Fishawy,
Islamic Tourism (of London), Issue 12, JUL-AUG 2004, p.26+ ("Health
tourism has grown considerably throughout the world and in Egypt in
particular."
"Tourism in Libya: We're Developing it our Way!", Islamic Tourism Weekly
News Bulletin (London), 15 JAN 2004, 2 pages; Interview with the tourism
minister. (note: I found this item fascinating)
"Coral Reefs at Risk: Trade and Tourism in the Red Sea, and its Threat to
the Environment", Yossi Nasser, TED Case Studies #669, 2003, 12 pages.
"'Perfectly Adapted" Village is a Perfect Place to see", Tim
Homyak, Kyodo News on the Web, 30 May 2004, 2 pages; "Tucked away in the
pine-clad mountains of central Japan, the farming community of Shirakawa is
one of the few rural areas in the country where travelers may find
themselves doing a double-take over the lack of convenience stores, neon
signs and pachinko parlors."
If you would like more mini-biblios, I would be happy to oblige--but you
will have to say so or I shall fade away into lurker status again.
Jeanne Gay
Tourism Resources & Reviews
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