Special interest tourism : context and cases / edited by Norman Douglas, Ngaire Douglas, Ros Derrett.

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9780471421719

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Author:

Douglas, Norman.

Publication Information:

Milton, Qld. : John Wiley & Sons, 2001.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 475 p. ; 25 cm.

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Includes index.

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Publication Date:

2001

Publication Information:

Milton, Qld. : John Wiley & Sons, 2001.

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A more mature travelling public seeking experiences that satisfy a whole spectrum of interests has given rise to one of the fastest growing segments in the tourism industry: special interest tourism. With its roster of expert contributors, this landmark work describes this new brand of tourism, discussing its strategies, policies, and initiatives, introduced in Australia and internationally. Its clear exposition of theory and wealth of industry applications illustrate the diversity of tourism product and development in this new and growing tourism area.

Author Notes

Author Norman Douglas was born in Austria on December 8, 1868 and was educated in England, Germany, and France. In 1893, he joined the British Foreign Office and worked as a diplomat in Russia and Italy. He left the service in 1896 apparently as the result of an indiscreet love affair. He wrote numerous travel books and his only popular success was the novel South Wind, published in 1917. He died in 1952.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Acknowledgements

About the Editors

About the Contributors

Introduction

Chapter 1 Special Interest Tourism: Starting with the Individual

Chapter 2 Practice, Provision and Impacts

Chapter 3 Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Chapter 4 Regional Tourism

Chapter 5 Cultural Tourism

Chapter 6 Heritage Tourism

Chapter 7 Rural Tourism

Chapter 8 Educational Tourism

Chapter 9 The Renaissance of Cycle Tourism

Chapter 10 Aboriginal Cultures and Indigenous Tourism

Chapter 11 Travelling for Health: Spa and Health Resorts

Chapter 12 Environmental Tourism

Chapter 13 Wine and Food Tourism

Chapter 14 The Cruise Experience

Chapter 15 Festivals and Events: Celebrating Special Interest

Chapter 16 Sex Tourism

Chapter 17 Senior Tourism

Chapter 18 Urban Tourism and Small Business

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