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Book Cover for: A History of the World Tourism Organization, Peter Shackleford

A History of the World Tourism Organization

Peter Shackleford

This book looks at a variety of topics from a UNWTO prospective: tourism statistics, the flow of tourists by country, the protection and safeguarding of tourism 2019; natural assets, tourism's impact on world trade, tourists' interactions, and tourism's promotion across countries. A definitive book on all aspects of travel and tourism.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
  • Publish Date: Oct 8th, 2020
  • Pages: 392
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.10in - 6.00in - 1.00in - 1.54lb
  • EAN: 9781787697980
  • Categories: Industries - Hospitality, Travel & TourismPublic Policy - Cultural PolicyPopular Culture

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About the Author

Peter Shackleford was recruited into the International Union of Official Travel Organizations (the predecessor to the UNWTO) in January 1968 and was subsequently promoted to Head of Research at the Madrid headquarters. He then served as Chief for the European region, and finally as Director of Finance and Administration until his retirement.
Francesco Frangialli was elected UNWTO Secretary General for three terms of office (from September 1996 to February 2009), during which time he witnessed first-hand the excitement of international election periods.