Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel Author:Deborah McLaren A fully revised and comprehensive overview of the history and global development of tourism, often considered the largest industry in the world. Despite promising great benefits to hosts and guests alike, tourism has resulted in some very stark and painful consequences for local host communities and the environment. This second edition provides... more » updated information on global tourism and examines how local communities in different parts of the world, especially indigenous peoples, have responded to the challenges and opportunities that tourism and eco-travel brings.« less