Tourism management [electronic resource]. / David Weaver, Laura Lawton.

ISBN:

9780730318453

Title:

Author:

Weaver, David B. (David Bruce)

Personal Author:

Weaver, David B. (David Bruce)

Edition:

5th ed.

Publication Information:

Milton : Wiley, 2014.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (446 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to tourism management -- Introduction -- The phenomenon of tourism -- Definition of tourism -- The importance of tourism -- Tourism as an academic field of study -- Obstacles to development -- Current status -- A sequence of tourism platforms -- Universities and VET providers -- Characteristics, outline and structure -- Characteristics -- Chapter outline -- Chapter structure -- Chapter review -- Summary of key terms -- Questions -- Exercises -- Further reading -- References

CHAPTER 2 The tourism system -- Introduction -- A systems approach to tourism -- The basic whole tourism system -- The Tourist -- Spatial component -- Temporal component -- Travel purpose -- Major tourist categories -- Data problems -- Origin region-- Origin community -- Origin government -- Transit region -- Management implications of transit regions -- Effects of technology -- Destination region -- Destination communities -- Destination governments -- The tourism industry -- Chapter review -- Summary of key terms -- Questions -- Exercises -- Further reading -- Case Study -- References

CHAPTER 3 The evolution and growth of tourism -- Introduction -- Premodern tourism -- Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus Valley -- China -- Ancient Greece and Rome -- The Dark Ages and Middle Ages -- Early modern tourism (1500 - 1950) -- The Grand Tour -- Spa resorts -- Seaside resorts -- Thomas Cook -- The post-Cook period (1880 - 1950) -- Contemporary tourism (1950 onwards) -- The world's biggest industry? -- Factors associated with increased tourism demand -- Economic factors -- Social factors -- Demographic factors -- Transportation technology factors-- Political factors -- Australian tourism participation -- Future growth prospects -- Chapter review -- Summary of key terms -- Questions -- Exercises -- Further reading -- Case Study -- References

CHAPTER 4 Destinations -- Introduction -- Global destination patterns: Advanced and emerging economies -- Tourism market share and growth -- Reasons for the proliferation of the emerging economies as destinations -- Pull factors influencinga destination -- Geographical proximity to markets -- Accessibility to markets -- Availability of services -- Availability of attractions -- Cultural and spiritual links -- Affordability -- Peace, stability and safety -- Positive market image -- Pro-tourism policies -- Regional destination patterns -- Europe -- Asia-Pacific -- The Americas -- The Middle East -- Africa -- Australia -- Internal destination patterns -- The Australian pattern -- Chapter review

Subject Term:

Tourism -- Australia -- Management.

Tourism -- Australia -- Marketing.

Added Author:

Lawton, Laura.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

Milton : Wiley, 2014.

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Summary

In 2013 the World Tourism Organization reported that more than one billion international overnight tourist trips occurred globally during the previous year. Aside from the impressive number, the achievement was even more remarkable given the lingering effects of the global financial crisis. It is proof indeed of the tourism sector's great resilience, as well as the continuing explosive growth of mass tourism markets in China and other parts of Asia.

Tourism Management , 5th Edition explains why sophisticated and adaptive management is required to realise the tourism sector's full potential as a positive and sustainable economic, ecological, social and cultural force.

This new 5th Edition continues to equip aspiring managers and planners with the broad cutting-edge knowledge and mindset conducive to resilience and innovation in the tourism sector. It emphasises the paramount importance of sustainability in terms of the 'triple bottom line' by concurrently acknowledging the legitimacy of economic, environmental and sociocultural viability. Such holistic thinking needs to be deeply embedded in the deliberations of all tourism planners and managers.

Special features in each chapter also continue to highlight how innovative technologies can be utilised in the interests of resilient and sustainable tourism. Social media, for example, has attained a degree of importance as a democratic marketing vehicle that could not have been foreseen even a few short years ago.

Tourism Management , 5th Edition builds on its long-held reputation for providing students with a strong pedagogical application of the economic, sociocultural and environment impacts of tourism. The title's twelve chapters constitute a logical introduction to the tourism sector aligning with a typical university semester. It prepares students with exposure to the latest industry and research developments, in turn building their capacity as the successful tourism managers of the future.