This volume offers new insight into an important and largely under-examined area of marine leisure and tourism: scuba diving tourism. Knowledge of scuba diving has long been hidden among broad discussions of water-based sports and activities and this focused book aims to shed further understanding and knowledge on this popular international activity.

The book examines the current issues central to research into and management of scuba diving Tourism from multidisciplinary perspectives such as health and safety, climate change, policy and regulation and the recreation/leisure context. It further reveals critical management issues of economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts related to scuba diving tourism which extends to the influence of climate change on the industry's operations and future.

This significant volume which conceptualizes the issues surrounding scuba diving tourism now and in the future is written by leading experts in this field and will be valuable reading for all those interested in marine leisure and tourism.

About the Author

Ghazali Musa is Professor of Tourism at the Univeristy of Malaya, Malaysia.

Kay Dimmock is Lectuer in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Southern Cross University, Australia.

Reviews

"Scuba Diving Tourism provides significant insight into some of the most pertinent issues associated with one of the fastest growing recreational activities...the book certainly serves as valuable reading for students and researchers who wish to gain insights into this industry."- Michael Luck (Jul.2015) Annals of Leisure Research.

Book Information
ISBN 9781138081895
Author Ghazali Musa
Format Paperback
Page Count 214
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g