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xix, 419 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. "One of the leading texts in the field, Tourism Management is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of tourism as you study for a degree, diploma or single module in the subject, with a global focus. This new edition focuses on the essential features of tourism management in a concise, accessible and interactive format. It is written in an engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of tourism and builds up the reader’s understanding as they progress through this wide-ranging global review of the principles of managing tourism. It traces the evolution and future development of tourism and the challenges facing tourism managers in this fast-growing sector of the world economy. This seventh edition has been revised and updated to include: new case studies both throughout the book and online, with all case studies fully updated and new statistical material throughout to illustrate trends and themes; more diagrams and graphs throughout to aid understanding and application of complex theory; a greater global focus throughout – a broader geographical spread of case studies derived from developed, developing and emerging countries as tourism destinations; new coverage of up-to-date trends and developments within the tourism industry, including: regenerative tourism, carbon-neutral tourism, air taxis, accessibility and diversity, the cost of living crisis, the effect of crises such as COVID-19, the rise of online travel agents, innovations in digital tourism, trust and tourism, overtourism, visitor management and anti-slavery measures; and fully updated online materials, including: PowerPoint slides, online questions, web case studies and weblinks. This book is essential reading for all tourism students and future managers."-- 1. Tourism today: Why is it a global phenomenon embracing all our lives? -- 2. Tourism: Its origins, growth and future -- 3. Demand: Why do people engage in tourism? -- 4. Transporting the tourist I: Surface transport -- 5. Transporting the tourist II: The aviation sector -- 6. Accomodation and hospitality services -- 7. Tour operating and travel retailing -- 8. Visitor attractions and events -- 9. The management of tourism -- 10. The public sector and tourism -- 11. Managing the visitor and their impacts -- 12. The future of tourism: Post-tourism? Stephen J. Page. Includes bibliographical references and index. Tourism Textbooks Tourism Management Textbooks G155 .A1 T59237 2025 910.68 Page, Stephen J. New York : Routledge, 2025 7th edition. (DLC) 2024042292 9781032902791 9781032902753 2024042291 DLC 240916 20260311095424.0 23867634 eng