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Updated and expanded for the twenty-first century, this classic text remains the #1 introduction to tourism principles and practices
Now in its ninth edition, Tourism provides a comprehensive introduction to the world's most rapidly growing industry. Tens of thousands of hospitality and tourism students worldwide have used previous editions of this classic text to launch their professional careers. Written by two internationally recognized experts, this book looks at the travel and tourism industry from a global perspective, offering insights into the economic, political, and social forces that drive and shape tourism.
New material in this Ninth Edition includes:
* A look at the tourism industry in the twenty-first century
* Updated case problems
* A current list of Web sites at the end of each chapter
* A full-color insert of travel and tourism photographs
Completely revised and redesigned with a beautiful, new two-color interior, Tourism examines how different components of the industry work together to create a unified, successful travel experience. In six parts it covers: an overview of the industry; how tourism is organized; travel behavior; tourism supply, demand, policy, planning, and development; research and marketing; and future prospects.
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies, Ninth Edition is an invaluable book for students studying travel and tourism.

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• Preface
• Part One Tourism Overview
• Chapter 1 Tourism in Perspective
• Introduction
• What Is Tourism?
• Components of Tourism and Tourism Management
• Basic Approaches to the Study of Tourism
• Economic Importance
• Benefits and Costs of Tourism
• Summary
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercise
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Case Problems
• Selected References
• Chapter 2 Tourism through the Ages
• Introduction
• Early Beginnings
• Early (and Later) Tourist Attractions
• Early Economic References
• The First Travel Agents
• Historic Transportation
• Accommodations
• Chronologies of Travel
• Summary
• About The Reading
• Reading 2.1
• Some Past, Present, and Future Trends in the Travel Industry
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercises
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Selected References
• Chapter 3 Career Opportunities
• Introduction
• Job Forecasts
• Job Requirements
• Career Possibilities
• Career Paths in Tourism
• Internships
• Other Sources of Career Information
• Summary
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercise
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Case Problems
• Selected References
• Part Two How Tourism Is Organized
• Chapter 4 World, National, Regional, and Other Organizations
• Introduction
• International Organizations
• Developmental Organizations (International and National)
• Regional International Organizations
• National Organizations
• Regional Organizations
• State and Community Organizations
• Summary
• About The Reading
• Reading 4.1
• Pacific Asia Travel Association
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercises
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Case Problems
• Selected References
• Chapter 5 Passenger Transportation
• Introduction
• The Airline Industry
• The Rail Industry
• The Motorcoach Industry
• The Automobile
• The Cruise Industry
• Other Modes
• Summary
• About The Reading
• Reading 5.1
• Australia's Olympic Park Station and Rail Link
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercises
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Case Problems
• Selected References
• Chapter 6 Hospitality and Related Services
• Introduction
• The Lodging Industry
• The Food Service Industry
• Meeting Planners
• Meetings and Conventions
• Summary
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercises
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Case Problems
• Selected References
• Chapter 7 Organizations in the Distribution Process
• Introduction
• Travel Agents
• Internet
• Consolidators
• The Tour Wholesaler
• Specialty Channelers
• Choosing Channels
• Summary
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercises
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Case Problems
• Selected References
• Chapter 8 Attractions, Entertainment, Recreation, and Other
• Introduction
• Attractions
• Gaming
• Recreation
• Entertainment
• Festivals and Events
• Shopping
• Education
• Publishing
• Marketing and Publicity Organizations
• Miscellaneous Services
• Summary
• About The Reading
• Reading 8.1
• History of Amusement Parks
• Key Concepts
• Internet Sites
• Internet Exercises
• Questions for Review and Discussion
• Case Problem
• Selected References
• Part Three Understanding Travel Behavior
• Chapter 9 Motivation for Pleasure Travel
• Introduction
• A Focus on Customers
• The Need for a Theory
• The Development of Motivation Models
• Summary
• Key Concepts
• Internet Exercise
• Questions for Review and Discussion

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Charles R. Goeldner, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Tourism at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder, and coeditor of the Journal of Travel Research.

J. R. Brent Ritchie, PhD, holds the Professorship in Tourism Management and is Chair of the World Tourism Education and Research Centre at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.