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.
Table of 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 SECTIONS 2
13. Distribution Organizations
14. Transportation
15. Lodging and Restaurants
16. Tourism in the Future
576 pages, Hardcover