Book review of “Nunkoo, R., Juwaheer, T. D., & Seyfi, S. (Eds.). (2024). A Research Agenda for the Social Impacts of Tourism. Cheltenham. Edward Elgar Publishing”

Abstract

Tourism has been widely recognized as a driving force for economic development in many regions. However, alongside these economic benefits, it has also been escorted by a range of negative externalities, particularly concerning environmental degradation and social pressures. Some destinations have reached a critical point, where the negative social impacts are becoming increasingly evident with locals expressing dissatisfaction with the presence of tourists. Overcrowding leading to congested public spaces and increased traffic, noise disrupting the daily lives of residents, and rising cost of living and housing prices are the reasons leading to their dissatisfaction. All these require policies that address the imbalance between the economic benefits and social costs of tourism. [...]