Is the Sacred for Sale

<p>'Definitely a book that sheds light on perspectives and perceptions about today's global economy. A must read for tourists and corporations alike - also heads of state the media and environment groups - all of whom need to be informed on this key subject.' <br>Chief Garry John Chair and Spokesperson St'at'imc Chiefs' Council</p> <p>'an activist's call to action on behalf of people who have been made invisible in the merciless spread of globalization under corporate control.' <br>Nina Rao Southern Co Chair of the Tourism Caucus at the UN Commission on Sustainable Development and Professor of Tourism</p> <p>'A powerful and much-needed tool to fight the seemingly all-pervasive ignorance in the corporate and consumer-driven world that continues to hail ecotourism and other tourism 'alternatives' as beneficial to local people without looking at the root causes of problems.' <br>Anita Pleumarom Tourism Investigation and Monitoring Team Bangkok</p> <p>Tourism is the fastest growing industry in the world. Ecotourism often considered a more benign form of tourism can in fact cause the most damage as it targets more vulnerable environments and cultures.</p> <p>Is the Sacred for Sale? looks at our present crossroads in consumer society. It analyses the big questions of tourism clarifying how tourism can support biodiversity conservation. It also offers a cross-cultural window to the divide between corporate thinking and sacred knowledge to help us understand why collisions over resources and land use are escalating. Finally we have a full spectrum of information for healthy dialogue and new relationships.</p> <p>This book is a profound wake up call to the business world and to decision-makers who shape current policy. It poses important questions to us all and is a must read for every tourist and traveller.</p>