Creating an enabling environment for urban tourism development: the future of Bangkok.

This chapter considers tourism development in Bangkok from the past to the present, and then ventures on to examine the city's future. The analysis introduces how the evolution of the city, its urbanization and the overall growth of Thai tourism more generally have shaped the present state of Bangkok. The chapter draws on existing literature augmented by in-depth interviews; specifically, six significant and influential interviewees from both the private and public sectors of Bangkok help reveal how the past and present are shaping the future of tourism in the city.

Tourism and (sustainable) development: revisiting the theoretical divide.

This chapter revisits the theoretical relationship between tourism and development, within the framework of contemporary understandings of development objectives, processes and challenges and the necessary parameters of resource sustainability. Re-visioning development as prosperity, as opposed to economic growth, as well as recognition of the 'de-developmental' consequences of the growth imperative, points to the need for policies that allow for only targeted growth in tourism within an overall slowing down (or even de-growth)of tourism globally.

Reflections on trends and issues in global tourism.

This chapter reflects on the trends and issues that are buffeting international tourism in the early 2020s. The chapter begins by supplying clear and concise definitions of challenges, trends and issues for global tourism, as well as for opportunities. It identifies 100 specific trends and issues and presents a classification of three groups of these (market, supply and external factors). This is followed by a brief discussion of six types of trends and issues. The chapter wraps up with reflections on challenges for international tourism using the 10 As and ADVICE models developed by the author.

In search of alchemy: the art and science of destination management.

This chapter summarizes the body of knowledge on destination management and the benchmarking of successful destination management organizations (DMOs). Some of the success factors for destinations are discussed, and reflections are offered on the likely future agenda for destination management and DMOs.

Achieving a balance between education, research and practice.

This chapter examines the relationships among teaching, research, administration and service in the field of tourism in the belief that, with careful management, they can be mutually reinforcing activities rather than competitors, as they are often portrayed to be.