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Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies

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Tourism/Hospitality Management The #1 introduction to tourism principles and practices, updated and expanded for today′s growing industry Now in its eighth edition, Tourism provides a comprehensive introduction to the world′s most rapidly growing industry. Tens of thousands of hospitality and tourism students worldwide have used previous editions of this classic text to launch their professional careers. Written by three internationally recognized experts, the book looks at the travel and tourism industry from a global perspective, offering insights into the economic, political, and social forces that drive and shape tourism. Important changes in the Eighth Edition of Tourism include an increased emphasis on the economic impact of tourism around the world, a new chapter devoted to the important topic of formulating tourism policy, and greater coverage of environmental issues. New student–focused pedagogy has also been added, such as many new readings, Internet excerises, and a directory of Internet sites in each chapter. In six parts, Tourism looks at how different components of the industry work together to create a unified, successful travel experience: ∗ Overview and career opportunities ∗ Tourism businesses and services ∗ Understanding travel behavior ∗ Tourism supply and demand; planning and development ∗ Tourism marketing and research ∗ Tourism prospects

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P00093S	TPP-MCI-02a	Welcome Ideas Library Shelf 13	Available
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Publisher

New York, NY USA : John Wiley & Sons, Inc.., 1999

Collation

Hardcover, 752 Pages, Published 1999

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0-471-32210-5

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Edition

Eighth

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Tourism

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