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Facilitation of Travel in the Asian Region

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: September 2000 )

This issue of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Tourism Review offers analysis and insight into the experiences of selected member countries in addressing issues of...

This issue of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Tourism Review offers analysis and insight into the experiences of selected member countries in addressing issues of...


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Opportunities and Challenges for Tourism Investment

A Case Study of the Republic of Korea and Reports from Selected Countries in Asia and the Pacific

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: May 2002 )

It is widely recognized that the tourism industry is making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of many countries in the Asian and Pacific region. To facilitate the...

It is widely recognized that the tourism industry is making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of many countries in the Asian and Pacific region. To facilitate the...


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Contribution of Tourism to Poverty Alleviation, The

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: June 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

It is now recognized that tourism can contribute to poverty alleviation through job creation and productive employment. Tax revenue derived from tourism activities can be used to improve education...

It is now recognized that tourism can contribute to poverty alleviation through job creation and productive employment. Tax revenue derived from tourism activities can be used to improve education...


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Ecotourism Development in the Pacific Islands

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: June 2004, PDF: October 2006 )

The experiences and challenges for Ecotourism in ten pacific Island countries are discussed in this book. The publication also takes a look at general issues concerning Ecotourism in Island Developing...

The experiences and challenges for Ecotourism in ten pacific Island countries are discussed in this book. The publication also takes a look at general issues concerning Ecotourism in Island Developing...


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Promotion of Buddhist Tourism Circuits in Selected Asian Countries

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: February 2005 )

One of the newest and most difficult challenges for Asian countries relates to how Asian people’s cultural and religious heritage could be linked to tourism development. Based on the findings of an...

One of the newest and most difficult challenges for Asian countries relates to how Asian people’s cultural and religious heritage could be linked to tourism development. Based on the findings of an...


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Foundations of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development

Series: Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
( Print: March 2007, PDF: October 2006 )

The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development was launched after comprehensive worldwide consultations with governments, the private sector, civil society, the...

The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development was launched after comprehensive worldwide consultations with governments, the private sector, civil society, the...


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Our Common Humanity in the Information Age

Principles and Values for Development

Series: Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
( Print: October 2007 )

This book is the result of an event which took place at UN Headquarters to revive the spirit of cooperation and send a strong message on the role of the United Nations in global human development. The...

This book is the result of an event which took place at UN Headquarters to revive the spirit of cooperation and send a strong message on the role of the United Nations in global human development. The...


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iGuide

ICTD Resources in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area

Series: Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
( Print: June 2008, PDF: December 2008 )

The iGUIDE is the first-ever comprehensive resource directory of local Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) initiatives. Its easy-to-use listings of vital information...

The iGUIDE is the first-ever comprehensive resource directory of local Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) initiatives. Its easy-to-use listings of vital information...


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Managing Sustainable Tourism Development

Series: ESCAP Tourism Review
( Print: May 2002 )

A number of countries in Asia and the Pacific consider tourism to be an important vehicle for economic and social development. In order to sustain tourism, it is necessary for countries to address...

A number of countries in Asia and the Pacific consider tourism to be an important vehicle for economic and social development. In order to sustain tourism, it is necessary for countries to address...