Global imbalances and crises which occurred more frequently and at shorter intervals made international tourism demand more volatile. This book, edited by Peter Keller and Thomas Bieger, provides a unique analysis of the recent financial crisis on world tourism and particularly the development models which contribute reduce poverty.

The volume is based on the knowledge of a network of more than 300 researchers and includes experiences from Europe, Africa and Asia. It focuses on the latest economic crises as a framework for analyses and as a real life case study.

Main parts of the book cover the following issues:

• Impact of the global economic imbalances and crises on tourism
• Lessons to be learned for the future of tourism in poor regions
• Strategic development approaches for tourism destinations

A substantial contribution for the impact of tourism development in time of global imbalances.