Tourism : principles, practices, philosophies / Charles R. Goeldner, J.R. Brent Ritchie.

By:

Goeldner, Charles R

Contributor(s):

Ritchie, J. R. Brent

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2011.Edition: 12th edDescription: xviii, 494 p. : ill. ; 29 cmISBN:

1118071778 (hardback)
9781118071779 (hardback)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

338.4791 GOE

Summary: The 12th Edition of Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies 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 global terms, making it appropriate not only in the US but also for our subsidiary markets. It provides an overview of the principles, practices, and philosophies that affect the cultural, social, economic, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. It looks at all aspects of the industry that serves travelers.The 12th Edition is an overall update of this leading comprehensive tourism text. Because the tourism industry changes so rapidly, the revision involves adding new developments, updating data, updating profiles, expanding some sectors, adding new web sites, adding selected references, and expanding the glossary. B&Bs, time share, meetings and conventions, sustainable tourism, climate change, social media, mobile marketing are some topics given expanded coverage in this new 12th Edition-- Provided by publisher.

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Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	338.4791 GOE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100460410
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The 12th Edition of Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies explores major concepts in tourism, what makes tourism possible, and how tourism can become an important factor in the wealth of any nation. Written in global terms, it provides an overview of the principles, practices, and philosophies that affect the cultural, social, economic, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. Among the topics given expanded coverage in this edition are: B&Bs, time shares, meetings and conventions, sustainable tourism, climate change, social media, and mobile marketing.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The 12th Edition of Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies 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 global terms, making it appropriate not only in the US but also for our subsidiary markets. It provides an overview of the principles, practices, and philosophies that affect the cultural, social, economic, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. It looks at all aspects of the industry that serves travelers.The 12th Edition is an overall update of this leading comprehensive tourism text. Because the tourism industry changes so rapidly, the revision involves adding new developments, updating data, updating profiles, expanding some sectors, adding new web sites, adding selected references, and expanding the glossary. B&Bs, time share, meetings and conventions, sustainable tourism, climate change, social media, mobile marketing are some topics given expanded coverage in this new 12th Edition-- Provided by publisher.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Chapter 1 Tourism in Perspective
Chapter 2 Tourism Through the Ages
Chapter 3 Career Opportunities
Chapter 4 World, National, Regional and Other Organizations
Chapter 5 Passenger Transportation
Chapter 6 Hospitality and Related Services
Chapter 7 Organizations in the Distribution Process
Chapter 8 Attractions, Recreation, and Other Tourist Draws
Chapter 9 Motivation for Pleasure Travel
Chapter 10 Cultural and International Tourism for Life's Enrichment
Chapter 11 Sociology of Tourism
Chapter 12 Tourism Components and Supply
Chapter 13 Measuring and Forecasting Demand
Chapter 14 Tourism's Economic Impact
Chapter 15 Tourism Policy: Structure, Content, and Process
Chapter 16 Tourism Planning, Development, and Social Considerations
Chapter 17 Tourism and the Environment
Chapter 18 Travel and Tourism Research
Chapter 19 Tourism Marketing
Chapter 20 Tourism's Future

Author notes provided by Syndetics

CHARLES R. GOELDNER, PH.D., 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, PH.D., 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.