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The updated and expanded #1 introduction to tourism principles and practices retains its classic approach in this new tenth edition

Virtually every country has taken steps to increase its number of visitors in recent years, and with each new edition, Tourism has remained the must-have resource dedicated to providing an exciting, comprehensive introduction to the world's most rapidly growing industry. This Tenth Edition explores new trends in travel and tourism, while continuing the book's long-standing tradition of taking a global look into the economic, political, and social forces that drive and shape tourism.

Written by two internationally respected experts, Tourism, Tenth Edition includes:

Extensive treatment of the changing world of travel distribution A new look at the future of travel New coverage of crisis management Updated lists of Internet sites for further research Numerous pedagogical aids throughout, including review questions, case problems, and Internet exercises Completely revised and redesigned with a beautiful, full-color insert, Tourism examines how different components of the industry work together to create a 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, Tenth Edition is an invaluable book for students studying travel and tourism.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• 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, where he continues to serve as a volunteer co-director of their Center for Sustainable Tourism. He was the founding editor 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. He is also the founding Chair of the World Tourism Organizations, (WTO) Tourism Education Council.