Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies - Hardcover

Goeldner, Charles R.; Ritchie, J. R. Brent

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470084596 ISBN 13: 9780470084595

Publisher: Wiley, 2008

Synopsis

A new edition of the bestselling introduction to tourism textbook

From the local to the global level, the forces that shape today's economic and social conditions also affect the tourism industry. Anyone involved in the work or study of today's tourism industry must consider all these factors together and their effect on it.

This updated and revised Eleventh Edition of Tourism presents a comprehensive introduction to travel and tourism, while continuing the tested approach of successful previous editions. New and revised coverage, integrating the latest developments in the tourism industry, includes:

• Profiles of such industry leaders as J. W. Marriott, Jr, of Marriott International, Inc., James Rasulo of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Francesco Frangialli, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization
• Lively and fun "Global Insights" look at emerging areas of importance in tourism
• Demographic trends, such as how the many new travelers from BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) recreate and seek culture
• New information on transportation options, including high-speed rail and river cruises
• New consideration of the use of the Internet, particularly Web 2.0 (podcasting, social networks, and blogs), in tourism research, marketing, and promotion
• Updates on passport, visa, and governmental policies
• Expanded treatment of crisis management

Moving easily between theory and practice, Tourism, Eleventh Edition offers an unparalleled discussion of recreational travel today, and is suitable both as a lively learning tool for students and a reliable go-to reference for tourism professionals.

About this title

From the Publisher

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.

About the Author

Charles R. Goeldner, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Tourism at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder. He is also the founding editor of the Journal of Travel Research.

J. R. Brent Ritchie, PhD, the founding Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tourism Education Council, holds the Professorship in Tourism Management and is Chair of the World Tourism Education and Research Centre at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470084596
• ISBN 13: 9780470084595
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 648