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Tourism and hospitality : issues and developments / edited by Jaime A. Seba.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Toronto ; New York : Apple Academic Press, c2012.Description: xiv, 286 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781926692913
  • 1926692918
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 338.4791 SEB
Contents:
Tourism -- Tourism development in local communities -- Local communities and tourism development -- Rebuilding after catastrophe -- Tourism preferences study using conjoint analysis -- Tourist satisfaction and destination loyalty intention -- Recreation, tourism, and rural well-being -- Rural tourism -- Development and research of rural tourism -- Cultural tourism: gold mine or land mine? -- Heritage tourism -- A position paper on cultural and heritage tourism -- Historical authenticity in heritage tourism development -- Tourism image orientation study of Tianjin -- Management strategy of China group hotel -- Education tourism market in China -- Traveling patterns of Arab tourists in Malaysian hotels -- Problems in developing in Plateau State, Nigeria -- Recreational valuation of a natural forest park -- Estimating arrival numbers for informal recreation -- Local resident\'s attitude toward tourism.
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Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 338.4791 SEB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100443366

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.

Tourism has become a key global economic activity as expectations with regard to our use of leisure time have evolved, attributing greater meaning to our free time. Tourism is one of the world s largest industries, and in many regions it is the single largest source of investment and employment. This new book provides a look at many important issues in the field of tourism and hospitality, including understanding tourist preference, satisfaction, and motivation; tourism and hospitality education; rural tourism and its impact on local residents; the increasing popularity of cultural and heritage tourism; strategies for sustainable tourism; and more.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-271) and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Tourism -- Tourism development in local communities -- Local communities and tourism development -- Rebuilding after catastrophe -- Tourism preferences study using conjoint analysis -- Tourist satisfaction and destination loyalty intention -- Recreation, tourism, and rural well-being -- Rural tourism -- Development and research of rural tourism -- Cultural tourism: gold mine or land mine? -- Heritage tourism -- A position paper on cultural and heritage tourism -- Historical authenticity in heritage tourism development -- Tourism image orientation study of Tianjin -- Management strategy of China group hotel -- Education tourism market in China -- Traveling patterns of Arab tourists in Malaysian hotels -- Problems in developing in Plateau State, Nigeria -- Recreational valuation of a natural forest park -- Estimating arrival numbers for informal recreation -- Local resident\'s attitude toward tourism.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Tourism (p. 1)
  • 2 Tourism Development in Local Communities (p. 11)
  • 3 Local Communities and Tourism Development (p. 22)
  • 4 Rebuilding After Catastrophe (p. 30)
  • 5 Tourist Preferences Study Using Conjoint Analysis (p. 35)
  • 6 Tourist Satisfaction and Destination Loyalty Intention (p. 54)
  • 7 Recreation, Tourism, and Rural Well-being (p. 76)
  • 8 Rural Tourism (p. 107)
  • 9 Development and Research of Rural Tourism (p. 113)
  • 10 Cultural Tourism: Gold Mine or Land Mine? (p. 120)
  • 11 Heritage Tourism (p. 126)
  • 12 A Position Paper on Cultural and Heritage Tourism (p. 130)
  • 13 Historical Authenticity in Heritage Tourism Development (p. 144)
  • 14 Tourism Image Orientation Study of Tianjin (p. 152)
  • 15 Management Strategy for China Group Hotel (p. 160)
  • 16 Education Tourism Market in China (p. 165)
  • 17 Traveling Patterns of Arab Tourists in Malaysian Hotels (p. 174)
  • 18 Problems in Developing Bun Festival Tourism in Hong Kong (p. 184)
  • 19 Tourism Development in Plateau State, Nigeria (p. 197)
  • 20 Recreational Valuation of a Natural Forest Park (p. 205)
  • 21 Estimating Arrival Numbers for Informal Recreation (p. 220)
  • 22 Local Residents' Attitudes Toward Tourism (p. 237)
  • Permissions (p. 247)
  • References (p. 249)
  • Index (p. 272)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Jaime A. Seba, as a specialist in hospitality and tourism service, has conducted extensive industry research to develop training initiatives for cruise ship staff around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Certified in human performance improvement through the American Society of Training and Development, she works with major cruise lines to improve customer service and enhance operational function through the integration of new technology. Seba has more than 10 years' experience in media, public and corporate communication, and she is currently employed by Holland-America Cruise Lines.

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