This curated collection of international case studies focuses on the vibrant and diverse world of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. Authored by academic and industry experts, these practical and engaging case studies provide insights into real-world industry best practices, challenges, and opportunities.

Section 1: Environmental sustainable practices for tourism 1: Sustainable Hiking through the Green Trails: Examples of Exceptional Responsible Practices 2: Sustainable Tourism and Stakeholders’ Satisfaction in Batulayang Tourism Village Bogor Indonesia 3: Overtourism and Tourism Sustainable Management in the Komodo National Park, Indonesia 4: Adopting Sustainable Practices at an Island Ecotourism Destination in Sabah through a Sea Turtle Conservation Project Section 2: Cultural preservation and identity through tourism 5: Improving Cultural Sustainable Tourism: Evidence of Saba Budaya Baduy from Baduy Tribe, Indonesia 6: Hawker Centres, Cultural Heritage and Tourism – A Case Study of Lau Pa Sat, Singapore 7: Experiencing Cambodia’s Living Arts through Tourism 8: Aikido Tourism Development in Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan 9: Forging Social Identity: The Making of a Destination – A Case of the Bullet 10: Lived Religious Practice and Tourism Perceptions of Southern Buddhist Section 3: Empowerment through tourism 11: Community-Based Ecotourism and Conservation in Tboli, Philippines 12: The Guesthouse Phenomenon in the Maldives – Development and Issues 13: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: The Transformative Power of Tourism in Empowering Women in Munsiyari, India 14: Community-Based Tourism as a Sustainable Approach to Tourism Development in Jibhi Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India 15: Business Strategy and Development toward Sustainability: A Story of Ban Bo Chet Luk Community Entrepreneurship, Thailand 16: Baan Khoa Lak: A Case Study on Sustainable Rural Development through Community-based Tourism and Natural Resource Conservation Section 4: Resilience and recovery through tourism 17: Green Recovery and Regenerative Tourism: The Success Story of Miso Walai Homestay in Building a Resilient Rural Tourism Destination 18: The Realities of Peripheral Handicraft Livelihoods in the Face of Disasters in Vanuatu 19: Resilience and Loyalty in the Face of Adversity: A Case of Local Employees in Kerala’s Backwater Tourism 20: Responses from Businesses in Rural Communities Recovering from the 2011 Tohoku Disasters during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics 21: ‘Not All Fun and Games’: The Case of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games 22: The Bojo Algouinsan Ecotourism Initiative: Crisis Mitigation Through Community Tourism Development 23: Tourism Development Opportunities in Post War: A Case of Jaffna, Sri Lanka Section 5: Critical studies in tourism 24: The Growth of Tourism and ‘Development’ in an Indigenous Setting: Exploring a Case of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh 25: Equal Opportunities in Rural Tourism Entrepreneurship: Challenges in Malaysia 26: Elephant-Based Tourism in Nepal: The Key to Reducing Human Poverty or a Tool to Commodify Endangered Species? 27: Haunting Memory of Forgotten History: A Case Study of WWII “Comfort Stations” in the Philippines as a Tourism Resource Featured in Selected Filipino Films 28: “We Invite You for Lunch”: Post/Colonial Subjectivities and Performances of Tourism in Puducherry, India Section 6: Management and policy 29: Meteorological Trends and The Travel Sector in Bali 1991-2020 30: Evidence Use in Policymaking: The Case of a Hotel Policy in Western Australia Section 7: Emerging trends in tourism 31: Surfing in Hainan Island: An Emerging Surfing Tourism Destination in China 32: Learning by Doing: Educational Tourism at Mount Danxiashan Conclusion: Charting the path forward - Final thoughts and future outlook for Asia-Pacific Tourism

Tourism Case Studies from the Asia-Pacific Region offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse world of tourism within one of the most dynamic regions on the globe. Authored by leading academic and industry experts, this volume fills a crucial gap in tourism literature by providing practical and engaging case studies that highlight real-world industry best practices, challenges, and opportunities. The volume explores critical topics such as sustainable practices, cultural preservation, community empowerment, resilience, management strategies, policy development, and emerging trends. With 32 case studies, readers are taken on a journey through the unique characteristics of tourism destinations in the Asia-Pacific region, from the bustling cities of China and Japan to the emerging markets of India and beyond. Each case study provides clear aims, context, and outcomes, offering invaluable insights and practical lessons that can be applied in various tourism contexts. Designed for both academic and professional audiences, this volume serves as an essential resource for instructors looking to enhance their teaching practices, students aspiring to succeed in the tourism industry, and practitioners seeking to understand the complexities and opportunities within the Asia-Pacific tourism landscape.