The Theory and Practice of China's Tourism Economy (1978-2017)

This book is devoted to the analysis of the three main tasks of China's tourism development: Firstly, the theory of tourism development since the initiation of reform and opening-up. Secondly, the practice and problems in infrastructure building. Thirdly, the mold and policy used in the course of development. The book pursues three major objectives: firstly, to portray the stage of development; secondly, to analyze the specific experience in China's case; thirdly, to review theory and try to put forward advice on investment and management.

List of contents

Chapter One: General Introduction to Industrialized Development of Tourism since China's Reform and opening-up.- Chapter Two: Unconventional Development of China's Tourism Industry and Its Phases of Development.- Chapter Three: Industrial Structure of Tourism and Diversified Development of Tourism Products in China.- Chapter Four: System Changes in China's Tourism Development.- Chapter Five Tourism development modes and Development Experience with Chinese Characteristics.- Chapter Six: Development Policy, Prospective and Investment Outlook on China's Tourism Industry.

About the author

ZHOU PENG is a Professorin the College of Economics and Management at Zhejiang Normal University.He obtained his doctoraldegree in management science and engineering from Tongji University inChina.He teaches courses such as tourism resources development &management of scenic spots, etc.Zhou’s major research field covers regional economic development, tourism resources development, strategic management, etc. He has completed several provincial-level research projects and economic planning projects for the local governments. Some of his research reports have been highly approved by the local governments concerned. 

Product details

• Authors: Peng Zhou
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2019
• EAN: 9789813291065
• ISBN: 978-981-3291-06-5
• No. of pages: 146
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 244 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 372 g
• Illustrations: XVI, 146 p. 36 illus., 35 illus. in color.
• Series: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path; Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path; Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Management, B, Tourism, Economics and Finance, Industries, Tourism Management, Management science, Development Economics, Development economics & emerging economies, Hospitality, leisure & tourism industries, Economy-wide Country Studies, Asia—Economic conditions, Asian Economics