Possible, Probable and Preferable Futures of Tourism Destination Management

Rami K. Isaac is currently an associate professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality at Bethlehem University, Palestine, and associate professor at Breda University of Applied Sciences.Erdinç Çakmak is a professor at Breda University of Applied Sciences (formerly NHTV) and has developed, coordinated and taught a range of courses on destination management, context and field research at introductory and advanced levels.Richard Butler is Emeritus Professor in the Business School at the University of Strathclyde.

• 1 Introduction 2 Southbank, Melbourne, Australia 3 Central Business District, Melbourne, Australia 4 Dockland. Melbourne Australia 5 George Town, Penang, Malaysia 6 Gurney Drive, Penang, Malaysia 7 Penang Hill 8 Old Town, Chiang Mai, Thailand 9 Nimman area, Chiang Mai, Thailand 10 Community-based tourism, Hmong Doi Pui 11 Conclusions

"This innovative volume brings together a compelling, expansive and macro-level concept - imagining destination futures – along with rich empirical evidence from three contrasting Asia Pacific settings. The future orientation is invaluable for students and scholars who are challenging long-established certainties with thoughtful guiding principles to guide the turbulence ahead facing tourism."Brian King, Professor and Head, Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, Texas A&M University, USA"Tourism is confronting numerous challenges that have increased the vulnerability of destinations worldwide, and it is crucial to rethink about the future of tourism destinations. This book explores possible, probable, and preferable futures by examining three renowned tourism destinations and proposing viable solutions. I highly recommend this book as an invaluable resource for both students and researchers in the field."Professor S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, Professor of Sustainable Tourism, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Australia