Tourism : concepts and practices
Title:
Tourism : concepts and practices
Author:
Walker, John R.
ISBN:
9780138142452
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Publication Information:
Boston, Mau. : Prentice Hall, ©2011.
Physical Description:
xxxviii, 537 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
Contents:
PART I: THE CHARACTERISTICS OF TOURISM -- 1. Tourism Introduction, Past and Present Tourism -- 2. Motivation for Leisure Travel -- 3. Tourism Marketing -- 4. Tourism Economics -- PART II: ORGANIZING TOURISM -- 5. Tourism Organizations and Policy -- 6. Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development -- 7. Tourism Research -- PART III: OPERATING SECTORS 1 -- 8. Attractions and Entertainment -- 9. Conventions, meetings and Expositions -- PART IV: SOCIAL, CULTURAL, HERITAGE AND ECOTOURISM -- 10. Tourism Sociology -- 11. Cultural and Heritage Tourism -- 12. Ecotourism -- PART V: OPERATING SECTORS 2 -- 13. Distribution Organizations -- 14. Transportation -- 15. Lodging and Restaurants -- 16. Tourism in the Future.
Abstract:
Capturing the taste of the industry, Tourism: Concepts and Practices explores this exciting field using a systems approach. Building on the author's experience, it looks at the characteristics of tourism and the demand side first, then organizing tourism, followed by the operating sectors. Full-color photographs, industry profiles, and a career emphasis reveal the opportunities tourism holds for both consumers and professionals. Special geography spotlights examine the reasons people travel and the places people go.
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