The fearful and the fanciful: early tourists' perceptions of Western Melanesia

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Early tourists saw the fearful and the fanciful in Western Melanesia according to a study of early literature. Describing the first stage of tourist interest and how perceptions continue to influence tourism images of the region can be useful. Historical studies can provide background material for academic researchers, consultants and planners. Proposals that had been tried and failed could be avoided. The study is intended to encourage re-examination of early publications from the point of view of tourism as a discipline, not the more traditional academic approaches.

Author: Douglas, Ngaire
Publisher: James Cook University of North Queensland
Publication Name: Journal of Tourism Studies
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 1035-4662
Year: 1997
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Travelers, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Melanesia

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Public infrastructure development for tourism in Australia: a critical issue

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The article disusses the need for public infrastructure development in the various modesl of transportation to support the growth of tourism in Australia. The author argues that the former National Tourism Startegy failed to address key areas in the supply side of tourism, and suggests that public policy remains piecemeal.

Author: Mistilis, Nina
Publisher: James Cook University of North Queensland
Publication Name: Journal of Tourism Studies
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 1035-4662
Year: 1999
Australia, Travel industry

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