ASIA
TOURISM RESEARCH
E-mail Discussion List
Research Links Additions/Updates/Changes
- contact Alan A. Lew at alan.lew@nau.edu
Asian Tourism Academic Journal Websites
General Online Sources
Thematic Online Sources
Ecotourism
- Eco Travels in the Pacific and Asia - mostly commercial tourism, from the Latin American-oriented Planeta.com; Includes some links to marketing and academic studies - also see Planeta's Exploring Ecotourism Resource Guide
- Ecotourism section of the UK's Guardian newspaper - critical articles on tourism issues from around the globe, several of which are Asia-related
- Indecon (Indonesia Ecotourism Network) - Started in 1995 as the Indonesian Ecotourism Network, Indecon was initiated by Conservation International -- Indonesia Program, the Institute for Indonesia Tourism Studies and Bina Swadaya Tours. The organization grew and was re- formed as the Indecon Foundation in 1999.
- ResponsibleTravel.com's Asia section - clearinghouse connecting travelers to responsible tour operators both in Asia and to Asia (and elsewhere); includes some online articles/editorials and links to Amnesty International and other sites of related interest
- TIES Digital Traveler - online newsletter with a special editions focussed on the Asia-Pacific region from The International Ecotourism Society
- Hong Kong Outdoors - enjoying and protecting wild Hong Kong
- EcoChina@yahoogroups.com - proposed China Ecotourism Association email discussion list
- Taiwan Ecotourism Association - founded in 2001 with over 350 members
- Earth Science/Shangri-La River Expeditions - includes background papers on Geology and Geography of Tibet and Western China, Political Trends, Expedition Journals, and Ecology of Greater Tibet
- Going beyond the Great Wall: Ecotourism in China - 18 Jul 2005 - WWF news article
Hospitality
- Rolling Pin Asia - Hospitality (hotel and catering) industry news and job market information
Overseas Chinese & "Flexible Citizenship"
- Overseas Chinese Tourism and related websites
- Expats in China - 'Living in China' tips, news and experiences
Heritage and Culture Tourism
- Asia-Pacific Focal Point - a regional network for World Heritage Managers, established to share experience, knowledge and resources between countries in the region.
Child Prostitution
- UNICEF Report - calls for eradication of commercial sexual exploitation of children (12 Dec 2001)
- BBC's East Asia Today
- 13 DEC 2001 - focus on Asia (RealAudio)
- 17 DEC 2001 - focus on Thailand & a major conference in Yokohama (RealAudio)
Regional Cooperation
- UNESCAP Transport and Tourism Division - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific's Transport and Tourism Division is working with member countries, the private sector and other stakeholders to help them in exploring the opportunities of globalization.
- Transport Policy and Tourism Section - The subprogramme on tourism is designed with the aim to assist ESCAP members and associate members to further develop the tourism sector, in particular sustainable tourism, through strengthening capacities of both human resources and institutions and promoting regional cooperation, especially networking of training institutions.
ASIA CONSUMER, GOVERNMENT/EDUCATION and INDUSTRY TRAVEL LINKS
Asia Consumer Travel & Travel Trade News Magazines
Asian Tourism Associations & Education Websites
Asian Governmental Tourism Organizations
Expat Websites - often include news items and travel information
GENERAL ASIA NEWS
- most are searchable for tourism articles
GENERAL TOURISM LINKS
- not specifically Asian Tourism, but of related interest
Assistance for Writers - especially students
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