Tourism The Key Concepts

Author : Peter Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136251561
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tourism: The Key Concepts written by Peter Robinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism: The Key Concepts offers a comprehensive collection of the most frequently used and studied concepts in the subject of tourism. Within the text key terms, concepts, typologies and frameworks are examined in the context of the broader social sciences, blending together theory and practice to explore the scope of the subject. Terms covered include: Ethical Tourism LGBT Tourism Hospitality Mobility Authenticity Quality Management Destination Management Geographies of Tourism Planning Sociology in Tourism Society and Culture Tourism Strategy Each entry contextualises, defines and debates the concept discussed, providing an excellent starting point for those studying tourism for the first time, and a quick reference for those who are more experienced. With case studies, examples and further reading throughout, this text will be invaluable for all undergraduate and postgraduate tourism students.

Author : Melanie Smith
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446200302
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Key Concepts in Tourist Studies written by Melanie Smith and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-03-22 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism is the fourth biggest industry in the world. What are the key concepts in Tourist Studies? This essential resource for students of tourism contains concise and authoritative entries on: • Planning Tourism • Sustainable Tourism • Festivals and Events • Cultural Tourism • Economics of Tourism • Regeneration • The Experience Economy • Urban Tourism • Sex Tourism Shrewdly judged to suit the needs of the modern student, the book offers the basic materials, tools and guidance for making sense of tourism and gaining the best results in essays and exams.

Author : David Botterill
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446291413
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Key Concepts in Tourism Research written by David Botterill and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book walks students through the selection and application of research methods within Tourism. Experienced authors introduce the relevant language and theory of key methodologies and then develop them using strategic literature review and the inclusion of international examples which relate directly to tourism. Each concept sets the historical and philosophical context of a method alongside the practical application of the technique and provides: • authoritative and reliable data • informative cross-referencing • detailed discussion of theories and their critics • suggestions for further reading The book is a vital resource for all students of tourism, leisure and management.

Author : Bob McKercher
Publisher : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1915097290
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tourism Theories, Concepts and Models written by Bob McKercher and published by Goodfellow Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical overview of the core theories, concepts and ideas that have shaped the way we think about tourism. Divided into six parts, it looks at the important key theories, models and concepts, ensuring clear understanding and the ability for critical thinking.

Author : Sheela Agarwal
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 178064566X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Special Interest Tourism written by Sheela Agarwal and published by CABI. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special interest tourism is growing rapidly due to a discerning and heterogeneous travel market and the demand for more focused activity or interest-based tourism experiences. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of both supply and demand, and addresses the complexities now inherent in this area of tourism. It presents a contextualised overview of contemporary academic research, concepts, principles and industry-based practice insights, and also considers the future of special interest tourism in light of the emergence of ethical consumerism. Sometimes referred to as niche or contemporary tourism, this book provides a complete introduction to the study of special interest tourism for students.

Author : Dimitrios Buhalis
Publisher : Channel View Publications
ISBN 13 : 1845411609
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Accessible Tourism written by Dimitrios Buhalis and published by Channel View Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inclusion, disability, an ageing population and tourism are increasingly important areas of study due to their implications for both tourism demand and supply. This book therefore sets out to explore and document the current theoretical approaches, foundations and issues in the study of accessible tourism. In drawing together the contributions to this volume the editors have applied broader social constructionist approaches to understanding the accessible tourism phenomena. Accessible tourism, as with any area of academic study is an evolving field of academic research and industry practice. As with other areas of tourism, the field is multidisciplinary, and is influenced by various disciplines including geography, disability studies, economics, public policy, psychology and marketing. "As one would expect from two scholars at the height of their academic abilities, Dimitrios Buhalis and Simon Darcy have delivered a timely and much needed contribution to the under-served area of accessible tourism. Harnessing the best conceptual developments on the topic, Accessible Tourism is a scholarly yet hugely readable collection and readily communicates the various contributors' passion for and command of their subject. This collection is a must have text for anyone engaged in the theory, practice and policy of accessible tourism and will be essential reading on undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a range of disciplines and fields. I cannot speak highly enough of this endeavour and I'm sure it will take accessible tourism and universal design debates into the mainstream of academic enquiry and industry practice." Professor Nigel Morgan, The Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, Wales

Author : Peter Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415677920
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tourism written by Peter Robinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...offers a comprehensive collection of the most frequently studies concepts in the field. Within the text, key terms, concepts, typologies and frameworks are examined in the context of the broader social sciences, blending together theory and practice to explore the scope of the subject. Terms covered include: authenticity, destination management, geographies of tourism, hospitality, LGBT tourism, mobility, planning, society and culture, sociology in tourism, tourism strategy. Each entry contextualizes, defines and debates the concept discussed, providing an excellent starting point for those studying tourism for the first time, and a quick reference for those who are more experienced. With case studies, examples and further reading throughout, this text will be invaluable for all undergraduate and postgraduate tourism students."--Cover.

Author : John Tribe
Publisher : Channel View Publications
ISBN 13 : 1845412494
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophical Issues in Tourism written by John Tribe and published by Channel View Publications. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the geometric expansion of tourism knowledge, some areas have remained stubbornly underdeveloped and a full or comprehensive consideration of the philosophical issues of tourism represents one such significant knowledge gap. A key aim of this book therefore is to provide an initial mapping of, and fresh insights into this territory. In doing so it discusses key philosophical questions in the field such as What is tourism? Who is a tourist? What is wisdom? What is it to know something? What is the nature of reality? Why are some destinations considered beautiful? Why is tourism desirable? What is good and bad tourism? What are desirable ends? These and similar topics are addressed this book under the headings of truth, beauty and virtue.

Author : Guilherme Lohmann
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1780647158
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tourism Theory written by Guilherme Lohmann and published by CABI. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theories within tourism can be difficult, even confusing areas to understand. Developed from the successful Portuguese textbook Teoria do Turismo, Tourism Theory provides clear and thorough coverage of all aspects of tourism theory for students and researchers of tourism. Consisting of five sections and over fifty entries, this book covers nine of the most important models in tourism study. The first three sections examine general concepts in tourism; disciplines and topics; and the tourist, which includes areas such as demand, gaze, psychology and typologies. A fourth section covers intermediation, distribution and travel, reviewing aspects such as travel agencies, tourist flows and multi-destination travel patterns. The final section encapsulates the tourism destination itself, covering organizations, the destination image, supply, seasonality and more. Encyclopedic cross-referencing between entries makes navigation easy, while in-depth analysis, exercises and further reading suggestions for each of the selected areas provide the context and detail needed for understanding. Entries can be used individually as a reference, or as part of the whole for a complete introduction to tourism theory.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466665440
Total Pages : 1655 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 1655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over generations, human society has woven a rich tapestry of culture, art, architecture, and history, personified in artifacts, monuments, and landmarks arrayed across the globe. Individual communities are looking to exploit these local treasures for the benefit of the travelers who come to see them. Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications considers the effect of cultural heritage and destinations of interest on the global economy from the viewpoints of both visitor and host. This broadly-focused, multi-volume reference will provide unique insights for travelers, business leaders, sightseers, cultural preservationists, and others interested in the unique variety of human ingenuity and innovation around the world.