Tourism principles, practices, philosophies

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 internat...

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Main Author: Goeldner, Charles R.
Other Authors: Ritchie, J.R. Brent, McIntosh, Robert W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY John Wiley & Sons 2000
Edition:8th ed.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Book is accompanied by 1 CD ROM bearing the same call number and available at the circulation counter
Physical Description:xviii, 727 p. ill. 24 cm. 1 CD ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0471322105