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"Advances in Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality Research" ("ACTHR") broadly seeks to increase understanding and description of human behavior, conscious and unconscious meaning, and implicit/explicit decision processes applied to living and making major and everyday choices from where to live, how culture affects thinking and actions; marriage, children; work choices and behavior; leisure pursuits; holiday destination; travel behavior; making tradeoffs among work, play, sleeping, and necessity behaviors; deciding, using, and evaluating short and long term accommodations; and, decisions and behaviors regarding assisted living and death.
The book presents comprehensive discussions on sustainability in the tourism industry. It includes research on various constituents of the tourism sector and analyses of each of them from a sustainability standpoint. Case studies that are global in nature are presented to show how sustainable applications can be used and how concerns can be addressed. The book is a response to rapid change in contemporary tourism trends brought about by global economic and social forces such as development pressures, population growth, major resource extraction, industrial fishing, global climate change and steadily rising sea levels.
Through a series of case studies that involve past conflict in China, the United States, The South Pacific and Europe, the nature of battlefield sites as tourist locations are explored. As places of past conflict and individual acts of heroism, these sites are places of story telling. How are these stories told? And for what purposes are the stories told? The acts and modes of interpretation are many, ranging from a discourse conducted through silences to the more complex nuanced story telling told through re-enactments of past battles. The book also asks where is the battle-field?
This manual presents a total of 18 best practices from 9 contributing APEC member economies. It aims to be a reference to develop sustainable tourism management for the better maintenance of tourism destinations as well as to upgrade the delivery of travel and tourism services that meet the global demand of the tourism sector.IntroductionTable of ContentsChapter 1: AustraliaChapter 2: CanadaChapter 3: MalaysiaChapter 4: MexicoChapter 5: New ZealandChapter 6: The PhilippinesChapter 7: SingaporeChapter 8: ThailandChapter 9: Viet NamChapter 10: Appendices
Unique in concept and content, Cultural Tourism: The Partnership Between Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management examines the relationship between the sectors that represent opposite sides of the cultural tourism coin. While tourism professionals assess cultural assets for their profit potential, cultural heritage professionals judge the same assets for their intrinsic value. Sustainable cultural tourism can only occur when the two sides form a true partnership based on understanding and appreciation of each other's merits. The authors--one, a tourism specialist, the other, a cultural heritage management expert--present a model for a working partnership with mutual benefits, integrating management theory and practice from both disciplines.
This book aims to be a showcase for cutting edge research offering a high-edited selection of the best paper submitted to the 2006 tourism conference at the University of Surrey, which itself is a celebration of 40 years of tourism education at the University. The emphasis of the book is on contributions which offer new insights and approaches to tourism research rather than case studies or applications of existing research methods to new contexts, and this is where the book is unique.
Discover all that Hungary has to offer, from luxurious spas and the historic Castle District in Budapest to the immense Hortobágy National Park.With stunning photography, illustrations, and maps, this easy-to-use guide will lead you straight to the best in Hungary including the Royal Palace of Gödölló and Budapest's striking Memento Park. Those spending time in picturesque Budapest can quickly uncover the best shops and museums, exploring the area with the help of a detailed streetfinder map. Carefully plotted itineraries showcase the rest of Hungary, with insider tips and hotel and restaurant recommendations ensuring you experience the best that this fascinating country has to offer.
With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether on business or vacation, take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Top 10 Travel Guides. Building on the success of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK has created a new series that makes finding the best every destination has to offer even easier than before. Whether searching for the finest cuisine or cheapest places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or best deals on places to stay, the coolest family destination or hottest nightspot, the Top 10 format allows travelers to use the insights of experts to make the most of their vacation.
From taking in the magnificent sight of Big Ben and Parliament Square from the great heights of the London Eye to walking across Tower Bridge after visiting the historic Tower of London to treating yourself to a night at the theatre on the city's West End, London truly offers a little bit of everything.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London. • Hotel and restaurant listings and recommendations. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums and others.
This guide to the Balearic Islands will help you find your way around each of these beautiful islands, and help you decide exactly where to visit.From the historic streets of Palma to the intriguing grounds of La Granja, and the beauty of the Cabrera Island National Park to Formentera's picturesque beaches, this guide will help you uncover a different side to the Balearic Islands. Inside you'll find itinerary suggestions, restaurant recommendations, and handpicked hotels. Although famed for the vibrant atmosphere of the island's party towns, there's plenty more to experience here.
Explore Poland's endless charmsWhether you want to discover cutting-edge art and architecture, trek through untouched primeval woodland, or simply raise a glass of the nation's favourite tipple, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Poland has to offer.Though famous for Kraków's charming cobbled streets and bohemian bars and Warsaw's high-tech museums and trendy cafés, Poland is much more than a tale of two cities. Golden Baltic beaches in the North are separated from the sweeping chain of mountains in the South by swathes of rolling farmland, atmospheric wetlands and ancient forests.
We will show you everything from the Stephansdom cathedral, to the MuseumsQuartier Wien, and the Schönbrunn palace. Explore one of the city's many museums, such the lavish Museum of Fine Arts, and catch a performance at the Spanish Riding School or the Vienna Opera House. Wander the medieval streets of Old Vienna and then admire the imperial palaces of the Hofburg Quarter before taking a break from sightseeing to visit a grand coffee house. The guide also includes practical tips, itineraries, transportation information, and hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan the perfect trip.
The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florence & Tuscany is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florence & Tuscany will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside.
Whether you want to explore Edinburgh Castle, venture through iconic Highland landscape, or sample ancient malts, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Scotland has to offer.Famed for its majestic mountains, moody moorlands and tranquil lochs, this richly varied hinterland is a joy for outdoor enthusiasts. Meanwhile, urban Scotland offers cutting-edge art galleries, lively nightlife and a flourishing food scene.
The best places to visit in Paris and surrounding area are approached from a family-friendly angle. The guide is organized around "hubs"--major sights around which to plan your day--and gives child-friendly eating options from a selection of Parisian restaurants and cafes, age-range suitability info, places for letting off steam, detailed maps, activities for rainy days, and plenty of ideas things to do with kids beyond the major Paris attractions. Plus there are Kids' Corners in every chapter with cartoons, quizzes, and games to keep young travelers happy all day long.
Tourism is one of the world's largest industries and one of its fastest growing economic sectors helping to generate income and employment for local people. At the same time, it has many negative outsourced effects on the environment and local culture. Achieving a more sustainable pattern of tourism development is high on the global agenda aiming to meet human needs while preserving the environment now and for the future.
The European Union Tourism Trends report provides a comprehensive overview of tourism in the European Union and constitutes a tool for policy makers and other tourism stakeholders for developing market strategies and enhancing the knowledge base of the EU Virtual Tourism Observatory. The report is the result of a cooperation agreement between UNWTO and the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs of the European Commission (DG GROW) and is part of the ‘Enhancing the Understanding of European Tourism’ initiative.
A security director must have knowledge of criminal and civil law, risk and personnel management, budgeting and finance, and a host of other areas in order to be effective. Hospitality Security: Managing Security in Today’s Hotel, Lodging, Entertainment, and Tourism Environment provides experience-based, proven methods for preventing and resolving the challenges faced by today’s hospitality practitioner.
Whether it’s bungee jumping in Queenstown or visiting the Guinness factory in Dublin, where we travel – and what we do when we get there - has changed significantly in the past twenty years. This innovative textbook explores what is possibly the most unrecognized of international service industries, placing tourism in the context of contemporary globalization and trade-in services. It provides new perspectives on tourism as a form of international business, and the implications for firms, the state and individuals.
This is an upper-intermediate English language course aimed at people training for or already employed in the tourism industry. It replaces Five Star English and will have a broad international appeal. The syllabus is topic-based. Each of the twelve units offers a range of reading and listening tasks developed from authentic sources, practising language in ways that students will use it in real life, e.g. role plays using the language of complaint, or planning a tour.
Discover the best places to visit in Bangkok, from the fascinating National Museum to the splendid temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. Seven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city's most interesting areas—from bustling markets to leafy parks—while reviews of the best hotels, nightlife, and restaurants in Bangkok will help you plan your perfect trip.True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Bangkok covers all the major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.
Discover serene sacred sights and bustling Bauhaus boulevards.Whether you want to float in the Dead Sea, visit the ruby-colored city of Petra or tuck into Tel-Aviv's sumptuous food scene, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian territories have to offer.Infused with a fascinating mix of cultural influences and gilded with sacred sites and ancient ruins, this landscape of dramatic desert outcrops and Mediterranean beaches has been enchanting visitors since the dawn of civilization.
As the tourism sector is growing swiftly; its economic significance is also increasing. It has also branched out into more specific sections such as health tourism, education tourism and many others. The aim of this book is to elaborate the varied aspects of tourism and explain their context in a growing economy. Emerging concepts such as ecotourism, impacts of tourism development, human resources, challenges and concerns, etc. have been elucidated in this book. It will help students and academicians to better understand the dynamics of the tourism industry.
Marketing in Travel and Tourism aims to guide and support readers through the complexities of tourism marketing in the 21st C. It sets out clear explanations of marketing principles and concepts adapted from mainstream services marketing, and goes on to illustrate the range of applications currently practised in the modern visitor economy.Now in its fourth edition, and reprinted almost every year since 1988, each chapter of the book has been updated to include current evaluations of all the key developments in marketing, especially consumer centric marketing and the now focal role of the Internet in the marketing mix.
This book examines the concepts of open innovation, crowdsourcing and co-creation from a holistic point of view and analyzes them considering their suitability to the tourism industry. Methods, theories and models are discussed and examined regarding their practical applicability in tourism. The book illustrates the theoretical mechanisms and principles of Open Innovation, Crowdsourcing and Co-creation with case studies and best practices examples. In addition to the scientific target group, the book is a useful resource for managers of the entire tourism industry.
Tourism is ideal for pre-work students, studying at pre-intermediate to upper-intermediate levels, who will need to use English in work situations.Tourism is divided into three levels: Provision, Encounters, and Management. Each of these levels develops the vocabulary, language, and skills that students will need to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, whether working in an administrative or managerial role.
The aim of this book are two-fold: (1) to evaluate the current progress of theoretical approaches to tourism marketing and (2) to show the ways to further develop the concept of tourism marketing for application within tourist destinations and individual businesses and evaluate its potential impact on performance improvement. The structure is based upon the inclusion of an introduction and four main parts, namely IT marketing, destination competitiveness, image measurement, and consumer behaviour.
Quantitative Tourism Industry Analysis is the first book to deal with the input-output, social accounting matrix in a way which readers from a non-economics or non-mathematical background can follow, in order to understand how useful their application would be for tourism industry analysis. It acquaints readers with useful applications of economic modelling without the unnecessary burden of higher algebra, so that they will understand concepts of the economics measurement system, Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA) methodology.
What are Responsible Tourism and Corporate Social Responsibility? What is the industry's awareness regarding these concepts? What are the systems and tools currently available on the market that tourism SMEs can use to assess their engagement and the sustainability of their business?This book is aimed at replying to these questions and offering an innovative contribution to the current debate in the field. After having defined Responsible Tourism and CSR and the environment in which these methodologies develop, the authors present and compare the main European assessment and certification systems,..
Rural tourism represents a merging of perhaps two of the most influential yet contradictory features of modern life. Not only are the forces of economic, social, cultural, environmental and political change working to redefine rural spaces the world over, but broad global transformations in consumption and transportation patterns are reshaping leisure behaviour and travel. For those concerned with both the nature of change in rural areas and tourism development, the dynamics and impacts of integrating these two dramatic shifts are not well known but yet are becoming increasingly provocative discourses for study.
Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events is the must-have text for students approaching this subject for the first time. It introduces students to fundamental strategic management principles in a Tourism, Hospitality and Events context and brings theory to life by integrating a host of industry-based case studies and examples throughout.
New approaches to tourism study demonstrate a notable 'critical turn' - a shift in thought that emphasises interpretative and critical modes of tourism inquiry. The chapters in this volume reflect this emerging critical school of tourism studies and represent a coordinated effort of tourism scholars whose work engages innovative research methodologies. Since such work has been dispersed across a variety of tourism-related and other research fields, this book responds to a pressing need to consolidate recent advances in a single text. Adopting a broad definition of 'criticality', the contributors seek to find 'fresh' ways of theorising tourism by locating the phenomenon in its wider political, economic, cultural and social contexts.
Explore Budapest's busy city streets, walk along the Danube, and find the best places to shop. See history, art, and more in this special city.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapest. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
This newly updated pocket travel guide to Copenhagen will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, whether you want to stroll around Nyhavn, visit Tivoli Gardens, tour Rosenborg Castle, or see the finest in Danish designs at must-see museums and galleries. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect pocket-size companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 historic buildings to the Top 10 Hans Christian Andersen sights; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid!
An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Spend time exploring the old town of Deira, enjoy total luxury in the Burj Al Arab hotel or experience local culture at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. From Top 10 restaurants to the Top 10 outdoor activities- discover the best of Dubai and Abu Dhabi with this easy-to-use travel guide.Inside Top 10 Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
A strikingly unique city - Istanbul's fascinating past is evident in its phenomenal array of historic churches, mosques and palaces, while its lively arts scene, trendy cocktail bars and excellent selection of restaurants reveal the city's modern-day vibrancy. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Istanbul with absolute ease.Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Istanbul into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops and festivals.You'll discover:-Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week.
True to its name, this Los Angeles travel guide covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.This newly updated pocket travel guide for LA will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer, from famous Hollywood sites to the best comedy clubs, museums, and restaurants.Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Los Angeles.
True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Madrid covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.This newly updated pocket travel guide for Madrid will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace and the Temple of Debod.Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Madrid.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Milan and the Lakes will lead you straight to the very best the region has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion.Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists — from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop.
This newly updated pocket travel guide for Paris will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, from the architectural masterpieces of the Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame to the small-town atmospheres of Montmartre and the Latin Quarter.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Paris. • Itineraries help you plan your trip. • Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more...
True to its name, this covers all of Tokyo's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.This newly updated pocket travel guide for Tokyo will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer, from historic temples and shrines to parks and fish markets.Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Tokyo.
Shifting global consumption patterns, tastes and attitudes towards food, leisure, travel and place have opened new opportunities for rural producers in the form of agritourism, ecotourism, wine, food and rural tourism and specialized niche market agricultural production for tourism. Agriculture is one of the oldest and most basic parts of the global economy, while tourism is one of the newest and most rapidly spreading. In the face of current problems of climate change, rising food prices, poverty and a global financial crisis...
This fascinating book is the first comprehensive analysis of the economic, social and political interrelationships between tourism and global environmental change: one of the most significant issues facing humankind today. Its contributors argue that the impacts of these changes are potentially extremely serious both for the tourism industry, and for the communities dependent upon it.
Globalization has made the world a village and thus, travelling has become a daily requirement of the masses. As the number of passengers increase day by day, the competition also swiftly mounts up. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to provide customers with best hospitality to thrive in this field. This text is made for students who are looking for a proper guide for this subject. It contains chapters and topics that discuss the new and improved developments in this area and also provide a deep knowledge of the past theories and concepts of the hospitality industry.
This ground-breaking volume on the relationships between tourism and innovation provides an overview of relevant innovation theories and related literatures on entrepreneurship, productivity, regional development and competitiveness, and their significance to contemporary tourism practices.Innovation is a key concept in business and entrepreneurial studies and the broader social sciences. Yet, despite its policy and academic importance, historically little attention has been given to the role of innovation in tourism and the corresponding contribution of tourism-related human mobility to regional, firm, and product innovation.
By January 2015 the world’s richest 80 people had as much wealth as the poorest 50 per cent of the world’s population. It is a global unevenness through which the barriers to in-migration of Third World migrants to wealthy First World nations go ever higher, while the barriers to travel in the reverse direction are all but extinct.So how exactly does tourism contribute to narrowing this glaring inequality between the rich and poor? Are ever-expanding tourism markets a smoke-free, socioculturally sensitive form of human industrialisation? Is alternative tourism really a credible lever for reducing global inequality and eliminating poverty?
As the global tourism industry continues to expand and to become more complex, it is vital that those in the industry are equipped with a thorough knowledge of all topics involved. New Tourism Consumers Products and Industry: Present and Future Issues provides this comprehensive coverage and more. Written by a team of globally renowned thinkers and researchers, it not only provides a brief historical overview of tourism, but delves deeper, to discuss emerging trends, consumer types and looks at the way the industry itself is changing and developing.
In a world of increasing uncertainty it is vital that managers within the tourism industry are equipped with superior decision making skills and expertise necessary to deal with crisis conditions.Tourism Crises provides an effective synthesis of crisis management and tourism research with a solid theoretical foundation. It examines the principles and practices of crisis management within the context of tourism as a multi-sector industry. Using up to date international case studies, it tackles the following areas.
Tourism in Turbulent Times presents an international review of the challenges faced by the world's largest industry and governments around the world to provide safe and enjoyable experiences for visitors. The book draws on the background and expertise of contributors from 11 countries, representing scholars, government officers and industry practitioners. It addresses traditional concerns for tourism (such as crime) as well as emerging challenges posed by the global movement of infectious disease and terrorism.
The book is organized into a series of parts which reflect the development of new and established areas of research: decision-making and tourist behaviour, tourism demand forecasting, gender and sex in tourism, planning and communities, urban tourism, theme parks, sustainable tourism or eco-tourism, marketing and service quality, and tourism as it affects indigenous peoples. Each part is introduced by commentary that relates the articles to the wider literature and the current progress of knowledge in each area.
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company. "Provides us with an excellent contribution to the tourism policy literature ... [T]he quality of the Scottish case study material makes it an invaluable addition to the tourism policy literature." - C. Michael Hall, Tourism Review International, Vol. 8, 2004.
Tourism Today serves as an international, scholarly, refereed journal aiming to promote and enhance research in the fields of tourism and hospitality. The journal is published by the College of Tourism and Hotel. Management, Cyprus and is intended for readers in the scholarly community who deal with the tourism and hospitality industries, as well as professionals in the industry. Tourism.
Despite the challenging economic environment, Hainan is well on track to achieve this goal. WTTC’s economic impact research, conducted in association with Oxford Economics, indicates that progress – in terms of Travel & Tourism’s contribution to economic growth – has been extremely impressive over the past few years. And our forecasts suggest the growth is set to continue.
Tourism Intelligence International is a leading research and consultancy company thatprovides innovative solutions for the travel and tourism industry. Innovation, sustainabilityand competitiveness are the hallmarks of this consultancy. This report — Travel andTourism’s Top Ten Emerging Markets — is another in a series of tourism market analyses.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to travel marketing, tourism economics and the airline product. At the same time, it provides an overview on the political, socio-economic, environmental and technological impacts of tourism and its related sectors.This publication covers both theory and practice in an engaging style, that will spark the readers’ curiosity. Yet, it presents tourism and airline issues in a concise, yet accessible manner.
World Geography of Travel and Tourism addresses the need to understand the cultural, environmental, historical and political context in which international tourism takes place. The expert author team has included major themes and issues in tourism, and positioned them in a regional context. In this way, this text takes a major step into a more analytical approach to global tourism while still providing a clear account of the geography of travel and tourism.
This text provides a concise introduction to new and established geographies of tourism. Using worldwide examples it examines the differing economic, environmental and sociological impacts that tourism has on destinations. It looks to the future by considering how planning for tourism can assist in furthering development and sustainable tourism.
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