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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2006.Edition: 10th edDescription: xvii, 590 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780471450382 (hbk.) :
  • 9780471450382
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 338.479104 GOE
LOC classification:
  • G155.A1 G6 2006
Contents:
1.Tourism in perspective -- 2.Tourism through the ages -- 3.Career oportunities -- 4.World, national, regional and other organizations -- 5.Pasenger transportation -- 6.Hospitality and related services -- 7.Organizations in the distribution process -- 8.Attractions, entertainment, recreation and other -- 9.Motivation for pleasure travel -- 10.Cultural and international tourism for life\'s enrichment -- 11.Sociology of tourism 12.Tourism components and supply -- 13.Measuring and forecasting demand -- 14.Tourism\'s economic impact -- 15.Tourism policy: structure, content, and process -- 16.Tourism, planning, development, and social considerations -- 17.Tourism and the envrionment -- 18.Travel and tourism research -- 19.Tourism marketing -- 20.Tourism\'s future.
Summary: A classic survey text on tourism, this edition examines the social, cultural and psychological aspects of travel and tourism. It defines tourism's basic concepts and structures, and explains the importance of the tourist industry.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 338.479104 GOE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 206269
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 338.479104 GOE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 124603

Previous ed.: 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Tourism in perspective -- 2.Tourism through the ages -- 3.Career oportunities -- 4.World, national, regional and other organizations -- 5.Pasenger transportation -- 6.Hospitality and related services -- 7.Organizations in the distribution process -- 8.Attractions, entertainment, recreation and other -- 9.Motivation for pleasure travel -- 10.Cultural and international tourism for life\'s enrichment -- 11.Sociology of tourism 12.Tourism components and supply -- 13.Measuring and forecasting demand -- 14.Tourism\'s economic impact -- 15.Tourism policy: structure, content, and process -- 16.Tourism, planning, development, and social considerations -- 17.Tourism and the envrionment -- 18.Travel and tourism research -- 19.Tourism marketing -- 20.Tourism\'s future.

A classic survey text on tourism, this edition examines the social, cultural and psychological aspects of travel and tourism. It defines tourism's basic concepts and structures, and explains the importance of the tourist industry.

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