Download or read book Challenges in Tourism Research written by Tej Vir Singh and published by Channel View Publications. This book was released on 2015 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume leading experts from different disciplines and diverse geographic regions discuss fundamental, often controversial topics in the field of tourism studies. The debates include subjects such as the concept of the 'tourist', the long-term sustainability of tourism development, the growth of volunteer tourism and the vulnerability of tourism.