Tourism, Cyclones, Hurricanes and Flooding - (Aspects of Tourism) by C Michael Hall & Girish Prayag (Paperback)

About the Book

This book explores the relationship between tourism and high-magnitude storm events. It considers the measures available to manage tourism after major storms and floods, examines the means to mitigate the potential impacts of these disasters on tourism, and provides insights into the ethical issues facing tourism after a major flood or storm.

Book Synopsis

This book explores the relationship between tourism and high-magnitude storm events. It considers the measures available to manage tourism after major storms and floods, examines the means to mitigate the potential impacts of these disasters on tourism, and provides insights into the ethical issues facing tourism after a major flood or storm.

Review Quotes

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the impact of natural disasters on global tourism. Drawing from diverse global contexts, this book offers compelling case studies that unveil the intricate interplay between extreme weather events, tourism and tourist behavior. The book culminates in a forward-thinking research agenda, making it an essential read for academics, policymakers and industry professionals alike.

This book makes an important and timely contribution to our understanding of the impacts of storm events and flooding on tourism destinations. It draws on global perspectives and cases to examine the stages of disaster management. The theoretical insights contribute to understanding the resilience required by tourism destinations to mitigate and adapt to these extreme weather events.

Under the meticulous curation of Professors Hall and Prayag, this book emerges as a tour de force, capturing the interplay of nature's fury and humanity's tenacity. A masterful assembly of global expertise, this anthology sheds invaluable light on the nexus of disaster and tourism, steering the path towards a resilient future. A beacon for scholars, industry practitioners, and every conscientious traveler.

About the Author

C. Michael Hall is a professor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. His recent book publications include Contemporary Tourism (with C. Cooper, 5th edn, Goodfellow, 2022) and Sense of Place and Place Attachment in Tourism (with N.C. Chen & G. Prayag, Routledge, 2023).

Girish Prayag is a professor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He is co-author of Tourism and Resilience (with C. Michael Hall & A. Amore, 2018) and publishes on disaster tourism and organisational resilience.