Tourism and the mining boom: Golden age, or golden shower?

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Tourism and the mining boom: Golden age, or golden shower?

The Western Australian (WA) mining boom is touted by government for the significant revenue and regional socio- economic benefits it allegedly generates. With State Government support, the resources sector is now expanding into new remote regions, including iconic WA tourism destinations. This is c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hughes, Michael
Other Authors:	Sue Beeton
Format:	Conference Paper
Published:	Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education 2012
Subjects:	remote area tourism industrialisation social impact economic impact oil and gas engagement
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9622

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