Tourism and Hospitality [electronic resource] : Issues and Developments

ISBN:

9781466559998

Title:

Author:

Seba, Jaime.

Personal Author:

Seba, Jaime.

Edition:

Publication Information:

Hoboken : Apple Academic Press, 2011.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (287 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Front Cover; Preface; List of Contributors; List of Abbreviations; Contents; 1. Tourism; 2. Tourism Development in Local Communities; 3. Local Communities and Tourism Development; 4. Rebuilding After Catastrophe; 5. Tourist Preferences Study Using Conjoint Analysis; 6. Tourist Satisfaction and Destination Loyalty Intention; 7. Recreation, Tourism, and Rural Well-being; 8. Rural Tourism; 9. Development and Research of Rural Tourism; 10. Cultural Tourism: Gold Mine or Land Mine?; 11. Heritage Tourism; 12. A Position Paper on Cultural and Heritage Tourism

13. Historical Authenticity in Heritage Tourism Development14. Tourism Image Orientation Study of Tianjin; 15. Management Strategy for China Group Hotel; 16. Education Tourism Market in China; 17. Traveling Patterns of Arab Tourists in Malaysian Hotels; 18. Problems in Developing Bun Festival Tourism in Hong Kong; 19. Tourism Development in Plateau State, Nigeria; 20. Recreational Valuation of a Natural Forest Park; 21. Estimating Arrival Numbers for Informal Recreation; 22. Local Residents' Attitudes Toward Tourism; Permissions; References

Subject Term:

Hospitality industry.

Tourism -- Management.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2011

Publication Information:

Hoboken : Apple Academic Press, 2011.

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Summary

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Tourism has become a key global economic activity as expectations with regard to our use of leisure time have evolved, attributing greater meaning to our free time. Tourism is one of the world s largest industries, and in many regions it is the single largest source of investment and employment.

Author Notes

Jaime A. Seba, as a specialist in hospitality and tourism service, has conducted extensive industry research to develop training initiatives for cruise ship staff around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Certified in human performance improvement through the American Society of Training and Development, she works with major cruise lines to improve customer service and enhance operational function through the integration of new technology. Seba has more than 10 years experience in media, public and corporate communication, and she is currently employed by Holland-America Cruise Lines.