Tourism: Principles, Practices and Philosophies - Hardcover

McIntosh, Robert W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471830380 ISBN 13: 9780471830382

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1986

Synopsis

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.

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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.

From the Back Cover

The Updated and expanded #1 Introduction to tourism principles and practices retains its classic approach in this new Tenth Edition

Virtually every country has taken steps to increase its number of visitors in recent years, and with each new edition, Tourism has remained the must-have resource dedicated to providing an exciting, comprehensive introduction to the world's most rapidly growing industry. This Tenth Edition explores new trends in travel and tourism, while continuing the book's long-standing tradition of taking a global look into the economic, political, and social forces that drive and shape tourism.

Written by two internationally respected experts, Tourism, Tenth Edition includes:

• Extensive treatment of the changing world of travel distribution
• A new look at the future of travel
• New coverage of crisis management
• Updated lists of Internet sites for further research
• Numerous pedagogical aids throughout, including review questions, case problems, and Internet exercises

Completely revised and redesigned with a beautiful, full-color insert, Tourism examines how different components of the industry work together to create a successful travel experience. In six parts, it covers: an overview of the industry; how tourism is organized; travel behavior; tourism supply, demand, policy, planning, and development; research and marketing; and future prospects.

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies, Tenth Edition is an invaluable book for students studying travel and tourism.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0471830380
• ISBN 13: 9780471830382
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 584