Tourism management [electronic resource] : managing for change / Stephen Page.

ISBN:

9780080481425

Title:

Author:

Page, Stephen, 1963-

Personal Author:

Page, Stephen, 1963-

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2007.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (494 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Tourism today: Why is it a global phenomenon embracing all our lives?; Learning outcomes; Introduction; Why study tourism? Is it just about enjoyment and holidays?; The leisure society; Concepts - tourism, the tourist and travel; Measuring tourism; New forces affecting tourism - globalization, inequality and the developed and developing world; A framework for the book; References; Further reading; Questions; Chapter 2 Tourism: Its origins, growth and future

Learning outcomes Introduction; Case study: Changing patterns of spa development in England 1558-1815; Tourism and the coast: The seaside resort; Tourism in the Edwardian and inter-war years; Post-war tourism: Towards international mass tourism; The future of tourism; Case study: Forecasting international growth in New Zealand; Space tourism; Conclusion; References; Further reading; Questions; Chapter 3 Demand: Why do people engage in tourism?; Learning outcomes; Introduction; What is tourism demand?; The motivation dichotomy: Why do people go on holiday?; Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Maslow's hierarchy model and tourist motivation The tourism tradition of motivation studies: Classifying and understanding tourist motives; Consumer behaviour and tourism; Purchasing a holiday; Case study: The Chinese outbound tourism market; The future of tourism demand; Conclusion; References; Further reading; Questions; Chapter 4 The supply of tourism; Learning outcomes; Introduction; Influences on tourism supply issues: The business environment; Case study: Corporate strategy and change in the hotel sector: The evolution of the Intercontinental Hotels Group; Managing tourism supply issues

Accommodation Visitor attractions and activities; Case study: The impacts of sporting events: Hosting the 2012 London Olympic Games; Transport; Tourism organizations and agencies and the supply of tourism; Managing the supply of tourism in the new millennium; Summary; References; Further reading; Questions; Chapter 5 Transporting the tourist I: Surface transport; Learning outcomes; Introduction; Transport, tourism and the tour; Policy issues in tourist transport; Land-based transport; Case study: Innovation in coach travel - Stagecoach's Megabus.com; Water-based transport

Managing land- and surface-based tourist transpor tBoating on the Norfolk Broads: A tourist transport resource?; References; Further reading; Questions; Chapter 6 Transporting the tourist II: The aviation sector; Learning outcomes; Introduction; The role of the airport as a tourist terminal facility; The international airline industry; Managing the airline industry; Regulating international air transport; Airline marketing: Its role and recent innovations; The low-cost carriers: Aligning service provision to demand; Case study: The low-cost carrier: The SouthWest phenomenon

Case study: The history and development of Ryanair

Subject Term:

Tourism -- Management.

Tourism.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2007

Publication Information:

Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2007.

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Summary

Tourism Management: managing for change is a complete synthesis of tourism, from its beginnings through to the major impacts it has on today's global community, the environment and economy. Provocative and stimulating, it challenges the conventional thinking and generates reflection, thought and debate. This bestselling book is now in its second edition and has been fully revised with updated statistics and a complete set of brand new case studies. Tourism Management covers the fundamentals of tourism, introducing the following key concepts: * The development of tourism * Tourism supply and demand * Sectors involved: transport, accommodation, government * The future of tourism: including forecasting and future issues affecting the global nature of tourism In a user-friendly, handbook style, each chapter covers the material required for at least one lecture within a degree level course. Written in a jargon-free and engaging style, this is the ultimate student-friendly text, and a vital introduction to this exciting, ever-changing area of study. The text is also accompanied by a companion website packed with extra resources for both students and lecturers. Accredited lecturers can request access to download additional material by going to http://textbooks.elsevier.com to request access.