First book to investigate tourism development in small towns using South Africa as case study

Uses unique case studies (e.g. Cittaslow, book town, town of the year winners) to illustrate the role of the elite in tourism development

Comprehensive review of small town tourism literature in South Africa

 

Ronnie Donaldson is Professor of Geography at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa and Co-Director of the Tourism and Urban Research Unit. His field of specialization is urban development, urban social geography and tourism development.