Essentials of Tourism

Höfundur: Chris Cooper (Útgáfa: 5)
Essentials of Tourism

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How has tourism recovered after a global pandemic, and how will it continue to respond to developments in technology and issues in transport and climate? Explore these questions and more with this popular and accessible textbook, which covers all of the essential elements taught on tourism courses worldwide. Key learning features include:A new ‘From Sustainability to Resilience’ feature mapped to the UN’s Sustainable Development GoalsTwo short case studies and one longer case study, with discussion questions, in each chapterSpotlights on skills and employability in the tourism sectorDiscussion of classic papers and more contemporary research on current issuesCoverage of important topics related to inequality, ethics and justice, including Indigenous tourism, responsible tourism, racism and climate change.

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Útgefandi
SAGE Publications, Ltd. (UK)
ISBN
9781036239749
Print ISBN
9781036209032
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
5
Höfundar
Chris Cooper
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2026-02-04
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
100
Prent takmörkun
30
Afritunar takmörkun
30

Kaflar

  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Toc brief
  • Contents
  • List of Figures and Tables
  • List of Case Studies
  • Online Resources
  • Dedication
  • About the Authors
  • Preface
  • Part ITourism Essentials: An Introduction
  • 1 Tourism Essentials
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • The History of Tourism
  • The Subject of Tourism
  • A Tourism System
  • Definitions of Tourism
  • Tourism Supply as a Complex System
  • Spatial Interaction between the Components of the Tourism System: Tourist Flows
  • Interrelationships and Classifications
  • The Tourist Experience
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • Part IIDestination Essentials
  • 2 The Destination
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Defining the Destination
  • Common Features of Tourist Destinations
  • The Sustainable Destination
  • The Competitive Destination
  • The Evolving Destination
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 3 The Economic Consequences of Tourism
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • The Supply Side of Tourism: Definitions and Characteristics
  • Measuring the Supply and Demand Side of Tourism
  • Tourism’s Economic Impacts
  • The Economic Benefits of Tourism
  • The Economic Costs of Tourism
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 4 The Environmental Consequences of Tourism
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • The Relationship Between Tourism and the Environment
  • Carrying Capacity
  • Consequences of Tourism for the Environment
  • Conflict
  • Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
  • Overarching Issues
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 5 The Social and Cultural Consequences of Tourism
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Hosts and Guests
  • The Demonstration Effect
  • Modelling the Encounter
  • The Consequences of Tourism for the Host Community
  • Processes of Cultural Change
  • Assessing the Social and Cultural Consequences of Tourism
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 6 Sustainable Tourism
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Background to Sustainability
  • The Pillars of Sustainability
  • Concepts and Definitions
  • Types of Tourism Sustainability
  • Principles of Sustainable Tourism
  • Implementation of Sustainability
  • The Role of Government in Implementing Sustainable Tourism
  • Visitor Management
  • Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • Part IIITourism Sector Essentials
  • 7 Visitor Attractions and Events
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Defining Visitor Attractions
  • Characteristics of Visitor Attractions
  • Classifying Visitor Attractions
  • A Destination System of Visitor Attractions
  • Specific Types of Visitor Attraction
  • Managing Visitor Attractions
  • Management Issues
  • The Future of Visitor Attractions
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 8 Hospitality
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Definitions and Scope
  • History of the Hospitality Industry
  • Structure of the Hospitality Industry
  • Managing the Hospitality Industry
  • Hospitality Operations
  • Environmental Issues
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 9 Intermediaries
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Tourism Distribution Channels
  • Distribution Strategy, Power and Relationships
  • Intermediaries in Tourism
  • Integration in the Distribution Channel
  • Reactionary Strategies
  • Technology
  • Future Trends
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 10 Transport
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Transport Networks
  • Elements of a Transport System
  • Managing Transport Systems
  • Transport Modes for Tourism
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 11 Government and Tourism
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • The Role of Government in Tourism
  • Tourism Policy
  • Government Tourism Organisations
  • Contemporary Approaches to Integrated Tourism Governance
  • Tourism Planning
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • Part IVTourism Demand and Marketing Essentials
  • 12 Demand
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Definitions and Concepts
  • The Tourist Consumer Decision-Making Process
  • Models of Consumer Behaviour in Tourism
  • An Evaluation of Consumer Behaviour Models in Tourism
  • Determinants of Demand for Tourism
  • Suppressed Demand for Tourism
  • Macro Determinants of Tourism Demand
  • Forecasting Tourism Demand
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • 13 Tourism Marketing
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • The Concept of Marketing
  • Evolution of Marketing Approaches
  • A Tourism Marketing Gap?
  • Market Planning in Tourism
  • The Tourism Product
  • Putting It All Together: Tourism Product Markets
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • Part VTourism Futures: The Essentials
  • 14 Tourism Futures
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction
  • Future Tourism Scenarios
  • The Future Drivers of Tourism
  • Technological Drivers of Change
  • The Response – Tourism Futures
  • Tourism Market Futures
  • Destination Futures
  • Transport Futures
  • Future Tourism Products
  • Cross-Cutting Issues for Tourism Futures
  • Summary
  • Discussion Questions
  • Annotated Further Reading
  • References
  • Index