• Part I Theoretical and Empirical Background; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Incentives for Local Part Icipation in Tourism Development; Chapter 3 Regional Settings of Tourism Development; Part II The Growth and Structure of Tourist Demand; Chapter 4 International Tourism; Chapter 5 Domestic Travel and Tourism; Part III Tourism Infrastructure Development; Chapter 6 International Hotel Industry; Chapter 7 Domestic Accommodation Sector; Part IV Economic Effects; Chapter 8 Tourism Revenues and Their Distribution; Chapter 9 Tourism Employment and Its Role in Local Labor Markets; partV Summary, Prospects and Policy Issues; Chapter 10 Summary; Chapter 11 Prospects and Policy Issues;

'A well-written book about China's three most popular tourism destinations; and the changes that they have undergone since the reforms. The data is well presented and gives a comprehensive illustration of the various impacts of both international and domestic tourism at the local economy level This book offers valuable insights into the local communities that have been affected by China's open-door policy since 1978 a welcome addition to tourism studies of contemporary China.' - Sidney Cheung, China Perspectives