Explores major concepts in tourism, what makes tourism possible and how tourism can become a major factor in the wealth of any nation. Explains the social, cultural, economic and psychological aspects of travel and tourism. The appendices contain pertinent material concerning key travel industry contacts as well as travel and tourism information sources.

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies

Business & Money

Ritchie, J. R. Brent

Goeldner, Charles R.

McIntosh, Robert W.

Economics

wiley

Tourism/Hospitality Management The #1 introduction to tourism principles and practices, updated and expanded for today's growing industry Now in its eighth edition, Tourism provides a comprehensive introduction to the world's most rapidly growing industry. Tens of thousands of hospitality and tourism students worldwide have used previous editions of this classic text to launch their professional careers. Written by three internationally recognized experts, the book looks at the travel and tourism industry from a global perspective, offering insights into the economic, political, and social forces that drive and shape tourism. Important changes in the Eighth Edition of Tourism include an increased emphasis on the economic impact of tourism around the world, a new chapter devoted to the important topic of formulating tourism policy, and greater coverage of environmental issues. New student-focused pedagogy has also been added, such as many new readings, Internet excerises, and a directory of Internet sites in each chapter. In six parts, Tourism looks at how different components of the industry work together to create a unified, successful travel experience: * Overview and career opportunities * Tourism businesses and services * Understanding travel behavior * Tourism supply and demand; planning and development * Tourism marketing and research * Tourism prospects

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies, 8th Edition

A revision of the classic tourism text, this widely-used survey introduces students to the world of travel and the career possibilities it holds. Written by a pioneer in the formal study of tourism, it covers the social, economic, cultural and psychological aspects of travel and tourism. Describes what it means to be an educated traveler and introduces global tourism--how it's organized, what motivates people to travel, how travel improves appreciation of other cultures, etc. Thoroughly updated and reorganized, it contains new end-of-chapter cases and a section on future trends.

This book explores major concepts in tourism, what makes tourism possible, and how tourism can become an important factor in the wealth of any nation. It is written in broad global terms, setting forth principles, practices and philosophies of tourism that have been found advantageous. Some of the topics included are introductory principles, study approaches, the importance of tourism, some tourism history and careers, the organization of tourism, travel motivations, elements of tourism demand and supply, economics, planning and development principles, marketing, research, deregulation, consumerism and some hypotheses for the future.

Tourism: Principles, Practices and Philosophies

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Employee Management Standards (L.J. Minor Foodservice Standards Series, Vol 4)

Management & Leadership

Avi Pub. Co

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Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies, 8th Edition

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies

Tourism: Principles, Practices and Philosophies

Employee Management Standards (L.J. Minor Foodservice Standards Series, Vol 4)