Tourism : a modern synthesis / Stephen J. Page and Joanne Connell.
by
Page, Stephen, 1963-
ISBN
:
9781844801985
Title
:
Tourism : a modern synthesis / Stephen J. Page and Joanne Connell.
Author
:
Page, Stephen, 1963-
Personal Author
:
Page, Stephen, 1963-
Edition
:
2nd ed.
Publication Information
:
London : Thomson Learning, 2006.
Physical Description
:
xxviii, 546 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 28 cm.
General Note
:
Previous ed. 2001.
Contents
:
1. Introduction to tourism: themes, concepts and issues -- 2. The evolution and development of tourism -- 3. Understanding tourism demand -- 4. Understanding the tourist as a consumer -- 5. Understanding and managing tourism supply -- 6. Information communication technologies and e-tourism -- 7. Travel intermediaries - tour operators and travel agents -- 8. Transporting the tourist -- 9. Visitor attractions -- 10. Tourism accommodation and hospitality services -- 11. Human resource management in tourism -- 12. Financing tourism operations -- 13. Tourism and entrepreneurship -- 14. The role of the public sector in tourism -- 15. Marketing tourism -- 16. Marketing tourism destinations -- 17. Economic impacts -- 18. Social and cultural impacts -- 19. Environmental impacts -- 20. The challenge of sustainability -- 21. Urban tourism -- 22. Rural tourism -- 23. Coastal and resort tourism -- 24. Tourism in the less developed world -- 25. Planning and managing the tourist experience -- 26. Tourist health and safety: global challenges for tourism -- 27. The future of tourism.
Subject Term
:
Tourism.
Cities and towns.
Added Author
:
Connell, Joanne.
Format
:
Books
Publication Date
:
2006
Publication Information
:
London : Thomson Learning, 2006.
Shelf Number | Material Type | Copy | Shelf Location | Status |
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338.4791 PAG | Book | 4 | Standard shelving location | Standard shelving location |