Minh, Xuan Dam, Sabacan, Redeem Faith J., Sim, Karen S., and Thirumaran, K. (2021) Geophysical and cultural realities: tourism policy of Bhutan and Maldives. In: Azzali, Simona, and Thirumaran, K., (eds.) Tropical Constrained Environments and Sustainable Adaptations: businesses and communities. Managing the Asian Century . Springer Nature, Singapore, pp. 115-130.

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Abstract

Bhutan and Maldives have limited tourist arrivals primarily targeting quality tourists. This policy of targeting quality tourism is driven by geophysical and cultural realities undergirded by domestic frameworks. This chapter examines the literature related to constrained environments in tourist destinations that play a big role in determining the outcome of policy approaches and its implementation. Addressing the gap in tourism literature, the research locates the constraints in the two countries and how those limitations have steered the creation and implementation of policy approaches. Based on field observations and extensive library research, the two destinations are profiled as case studies combined with a synthesis of the literature.

Item ID:	72567
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-981-33-4631-4
ISSN:	2364-5865
Keywords:	Quality tourism, Cultural, Bhutan, Maldives, Limited tourism, Environmental constraints, Tourism policies
Related URLs:	https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/65126/
Copyright Information:	© 2021 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
Date Deposited:	22 Feb 2022 00:33
FoR Codes:	35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3508 Tourism > 350805 Tourism resource appraisal @ 50% 35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3508 Tourism > 350803 Tourism management @ 50%
SEO Codes:	11 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 1104 Tourism services > 110402 Socio-cultural issues in tourism @ 100%
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