Research themes for tourism [electronic resource] / edited by Peter Robinson, Sue Heitmann, and Peter Dieke.

ISBN:

9781845936983

Title:

Author:

Robinson, Peter, 1979-

Publication Information:

Wallingford : CAB International, 2011.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (316 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Contents; Contributors; Introduction; 1 From Mass Tourism to Niche Tourism; 2 Aspects of Tourism Development; 3 Tourist Behaviour and Tourism Motivation; 4 Authenticity in Tourism; 5 The Semiotics of Tourism; 6 Sustainable and Alternative Tourism; 7 Community Tourism; 8 Rural Tourism; 9 Slow Food, Slow Cities and Slow Tourism; 10 Events, Festivals and the Arts; 11 Sport and Adventure Tourism; 12 Cultural Tourism and Accessibility; 13 Heritage Tourism; 14 Tourism and Film; 15 Dark Tourism; 16 LGBT Tourism; 17 Gastronomy and Tourism; 18 Religious Tourism; 19 Health and Medical Tourism

20 Cruise Tourism and the Cruise Industry; Conclusion; Index

Subject Term:

Heritage tourism -- Research.

Tourism -- Research.

Added Author:

Robinson, Peter, 1979-

Heitmann, Sue.

Dieke, Peter U. C.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2011

Publication Information:

Wallingford : CAB International, 2011.

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Summary

Tourism studies at Masters level are often divided into subsets of tourism such as environmental tourism, rural tourism and sports tourism. This book provides an overview of types of tourism, and common themes studied in courses to allow undergraduate students to become familiar with a wide range of tourism topics at a foundation level, allowing them to make an informed decision about their future studies and career. It will also be a useful text for providing a broad brush introduction to the major topics that are covered in undergraduate courses. Popular subjects like urban tourism, festivals and events and heritage and cultural tourism are covered.