Where Asia Smiles - An Ethnography of Philippine Tourism

"Anyone who has been to Manila, Bali, or Bangkok is aware of the plight of the locals who despise and yet want the presence of tourists. . . . Ness focuses on the Philippines . . . to examine the delicate balance between preserving one's way of life while being open to the increasing demands of tourism."--"Choice"

List of contents

List of Illustrations

A Note About Pseudonyms

Preface

PART ONE: ORIENTATION

1. Tourism and Culture

2. Davao Arrival

3. Davao Understandings of Tourism

PART TWO: GLOBAL ENTERPRISES

4. The Excessive Destination: Pearl Farm Beach Resort

5. Pearl Farm Beach Resort: Tourate Perspectives

6. The Flagship Destination: Samal Island Tourism Estate

7. The Samal Island Tourism Estate: Tourate Perspectives

PART THREE: LOCAL AMUSEMENTS

8. The Home Away from Home: Marjorie's Inn

9. Local Expressions of Leisure: Beach Parks

10. Conclusion

Notes

References

Index

Acknowledgments

About the author

By Sally Ann Ness

Summary

"Anyone who has been to Manila, Bali, or Bangkok is aware of the plight of the locals who despise and yet want the presence of tourists. . . . Ness focuses on the Philippines . . . to examine the delicate balance between preserving one's way of life while being open to the increasing demands of tourism."—Choice

Product details

• Authors: Sally Ann Ness
• Publisher: University Of Pennsylvania Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2002
• EAN: 9780812218268
• ISBN: 978-0-8122-1826-8
• No. of pages: 328
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 252 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 517 g
• Series: Contemporary Ethnography; Contemporary Ethnography (Pape; Contemporary Ethnography
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches