The development of tourism can have massive environmental, social and economic impacts. To be successful and sustainable, extensive planning is needed. In this program we examine the careful co-operation and co-ordination between both the public and private sectors, and the involvement of the local community, which is required to achieve a successful and enduring development. An engrossing, well-illustrated and current examination of the issues vital to this powerful industry.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2007. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 07, 2015.

Introduction to Tourism Planning and Development (4:13); --Development Planning Layers (5:06); -- Tourism Development Planning Process (6:32); -- Integration of Stakeholders (4:59); -- Sustainable Tourism Development (7:41); .