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"The Food Adventurers: How Around the World Travel Changed the Way We Eat" by Daniel E. Bender explores the role of food in the history of global travel. The book examines how American and European travelers used descriptions of food to assert their superiority over the cultures they encountered. It is organized into three sections, covering travel by sail, steamboat, and airplane, and includes diary entries, menus, and other sources to provide a comprehensive history of around-the-world travel. The book also delves into the fears and biases of travelers, as well as the experiences of non-white and non-elite travelers. Overall, "The Food Adventurers" offers valuable insights into the power dynamics and cultural significance of food in travel. [Extracted from the article]

"Unpacked: A History of Caribbean Tourism" by Blake C. Scott explores the transition from agriculture to tourism in the Caribbean, focusing on Panama and its connections to Florida, Cuba, and Jamaica. The book examines the historical roots and transnational routes of Caribbean tourism, questioning the origins of the desire for tropical leisure and dismantling the idea of tourism as inevitable or inevitably unequal. Scott covers a wide range of topics, including the Panama Canal's impact on tourism, the interwar development of the industry, the influence of aviation technology and travel writing, and the role of hotels in anticolonial struggles. The book provides a nuanced account of the development of Caribbean tourism and highlights the contradictions and complexities of the industry. [Extracted from the article]

This book, titled "Technology Application in Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia," explores the use of technology in the tourism sector, specifically in tourism fairs, festivals, and events in Asia. It is divided into eight parts and covers various topics such as the transformation of tourism events in Industry 4.0, the role of social media in tourism events, the protection of sacred tourism sites, the importance of technology in destination branding, and the transformative role of technology in the tourism industry across different countries in Asia. The book provides valuable insights and recommendations for academics, policymakers, and professionals in the tourism sector. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Modernization and Social Life in the Historic Center of Quito: Planning, Mobility, and Tourism. 1967-1980" by María Ángela Cifuentes Guerra analyzes urban modernization in the city of Quito between 1967 and 1980. The book examines how different urban and political projects came together to shape what the author calls the "second modernity." Topics such as urban planning, tourism, rural-urban migration, mobility, and the daily practices of the city's inhabitants are addressed. Although the book presents a solid analysis, there is a lack of greater attention to the negotiations and conflicts generated by the projects, as well as the inclusion of maps for better visual understanding. [Extracted from the article]

"One China, Many Taiwans: The Geopolitics of Cross-Strait Tourism" by Ian Rowen examines the impact of cross-strait tourism on Taiwan's geopolitical landscape. The book argues that instead of fostering mutual understanding and reconciliation between Taiwan and mainland China, tourism has actually exacerbated tensions and polarized Taiwanese society. The author explores the historical context of cross-strait tourism, the everyday experiences of Chinese tourists in Taiwan, and the political implications of tourism in relation to movements such as Taiwan's Sunflower Movement and Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement. The book challenges conventional notions of tourism as a tool for peace and offers a fresh perspective on Taiwan's exceptional territoriality. [Extracted from the article]

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"The Riviera, Exposed: An Ecohistory of Postwar Tourism and North African Labor" by Stephen L. Harp explores the impact of postwar tourism on the landscape and communities of Mediterranean Europe. Focusing on the coastal centers of Nice and Cannes, Harp reveals the hidden reality behind the myth of paradise, including shantytowns of migrant laborers, environmental degradation, and threats to aquatic habitats. The book also examines the challenges faced in providing accommodation, water, sanitation, and transportation for the growing number of tourists. Harp's work sheds light on the living conditions of migrant workers and the resistance they faced, as well as the environmental consequences of tourism development. [Extracted from the article]

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