Tourism : principles, practices, philosophies / Charles R. Goeldner, J.R. Brent Ritchie
By: author [Goeldner, Charles R.]
Contributor(s): Ritchie, J. R. Brent
Language: English Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons; 2006Edition: Tenth editionDescription: xvii, 590 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0471450383; 9780471450382Subject(s): Tourism | Hospitality industry | Tourist tradeDDC classification: 338.4791 Online resources: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip058/2005005944.html| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes glossary and index.
Preface
PART ONE TOURISM OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 1 Tourism in Perspective
Introduction
What Is Tourism?
Components of Tourism and Tourism Management
Basic Approaches to the Study of Tourism
Economic Importance
Benefits and Costs of Tourism
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercise
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 2 Tourism Through the Ages
Introduction
Early Beginnings
Early (and Later) Tourist Attractions
Early Economic References
The First Travel Agents
Historic Transportation
Accommodations
Chronologies of Travel
Summary
About the Reading
READING 2.1 / SOME PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TRENDS IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Selected References
CHAPTER 3 Career Opportunities
Introduction
Job Forecasts
Job Requirements
Career Possibilities
Career Paths in Tourism
Internships
Other Sources of Career Information
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
PART TWO HOW TOURISM IS ORGANIZED
CHAPTER 4 World, National, Regional, and
Other Organizations
Introduction
International Organizations
Developmental Organizations (International and National)
Regional International Organizations
National Organizations
Regional Organizations
State and Community Organizations
Summary
About the Reading
READING 4.1 / PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 5 Passenger Transportation
Introduction
The Airline Industry
The Rail Industry
The Motorcoach Industry
The Automobile
The Cruise Industry
Summary
About the Reading
READING 5.1 / AUSTRALIA'S OLYMPIC PARK STATION AND RAIL LINK
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 6 Hospitality and Related Services
Introduction
The Lodging Industry
The Food Service Industry
Meeting Planners
Meetings and Conventions
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 7 Organizations in the Distribution Process
Introduction
Travel Agents
Internet
Consolidators
The Tour Wholesaler
Specialty Channelers
Choosing Channels
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 8 Attractions, Entertainment, Recreation,
and Other
Introduction
Attractions
Gaming
Recreation
Entertainment
Festivals and Events
Shopping
Education
Publishing
Marketing and Publicity Organizations
Miscellaneous Services
Summary
About the Reading
READING 8.1 / HISTORY OF AMUSEMENT PARKS
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problem
Selected References
PART THREE UNDERSTANDING TRAVEL BEHAVIOR
CHAPTER 9 Motivation for Pleasure Travel
Introduction
A Focus on Customers
The Need for a Theory
The Development of Motivation Models
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Exercise
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 10 Cultural and International Tourism
for Life's Enrichment
Introduction
Importance
Life-Seeing Tourism
The Romance of Pleasure Travel
Developmental and Promotional Measures
Anthropography (Geography of Humankind)
Types of Destinations-Travel Experiences
Other Tourist Appeals
Tourism and Peace
Summary
About the Reading
READING 10.1 / EXAMPLES OF TOURISM EXPERIENCES
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercise
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 11 Sociology of Tourism
Introduction
Effects on the Individual
Effects on the Family
Effects on Society
Life Characteristics and Travel
Emergence of Group Travel Patterns
Social (Subsidized) Tourism
Summary of the Principal Social Effects of Tourism
The International Tourist
Barriers to Travel
Summary
About the Reading
READING 11.1 / ERIK COHEN'S CLASSIFICATION OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
PART FOUR TOURISM SUPPLY, DEMAND, POLICY, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 12 Tourism Components and Supply
Introduction
Supply Components
Natural Resources
Built Environment
Operating Sectors
Spirit of Hospitality and Cultural Resources
Matching Supply with Demand
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 13 Measuring and Forecasting Demand
Introduction
Why Demand Is Important
Demand to a Destination
Measuring Demand
Projection Methodology
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 14 Tourism's Economic Impact
Introduction
Tourism's Economic Impact-An International Perspective
Comparing International and Domestic Expenditures
Optimization
Economic Multipliers
More Advanced Economic Concepts Related to Tourism
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 15 Tourism Policy: Structure, Content, and Process
Introduction
Tourism Policy: A Definition
The Focus of Tourism Policy: The Competitive/Sustainable Destination
The Major Parameters of Tourism Destination Management (TDM)
The Process of Tourism Policy Formulation
Translating Policy into Reality
Forumulating Policy to Deal with Crises
Summary
About the Reading
READING 15.1 / GLOBAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR TOURISM
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Selected References
CHAPTER 16 Tourism Planning, Development, and Social Considerations
Introduction
Planning for a Competitive/Sustainable Destination
The Nature of Tourism Planning
Relating Tourism Planning to Tourism Policy
Why Tourism Planning Is Necessary
The Planning Process
Goals of Tourism Development
Political Aspects of Tourism Development
Development of Tourist Potential
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
CHAPTER 17 Tourism and the Environment
Introduction
Does Tourism Threaten the Environment? The WTTC Position
Sustainable Development
Ecotourism: Common Terms Used
2002: The International Year of Ecotourism
Current Tourism Industry Practices
A Closing Note
Summary
About the Reading
READING 17.1 / BUSINESS ENTERPRISES FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL (BEST)
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problems
Selected References
PART FIVE ESSENTIALS OF TOURISM RESEARCH AND MARKETING
CHAPTER 18 Travel and Tourism Research
Introduction
Illustrative Uses of Travel Research
The State of the Art
The Travel Research Process
Sources of Information
Basic Research Methods
Who Does Travel Research?
Travel and Tourism Research Association
Summary
About the Reading
READING 18.1 / THE AMERICAN TOURISM MARKET: EVOLUTION TO 2010:
IT'S COMING FASTER THAN YOU THINK
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercise
Questions for Review and Discussion
Selected References
CHAPTER 19 Tourism Marketing
Introduction
Marketing Concept
The Marketing Mix
Market Segmentation
Marketing Planning: The Tourism Marketing Plan
Joint Marketing Efforts
Summary
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Case Problem
Selected References
PART SIX TOURISM PROSPECTS
CHAPTER 20 Tourism's Future
Introduction
Tourism in the Third Millennium
The World of Tourism in 2020
The Nature of Future Growth
Leisure, Tourism, and Society in the Third Millennium
New Realities-New Horizons: Forces Impacting the Future of Tourism
The Changing Nature of Tourism Products
New Realities, New Horizons
Summary
About the Reading
READING 20.1 / THE MARKET FOR SPACE TOURISM: EARLY INDICATIONS
Key Concepts
Internet Sites
Internet Exercises
Questions for Review and Discussion
Selected References
Glossary
Index
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