Holloway, J. Christopher <br/><br/>
The business of tourism 

 - 11th 
 - London  Sage Publications  2020 
 - xix, 724 p.: col. ill.  Include index 
<br/><br/>Table of Contents<br/><br/>Part 1: Defining and Analysing Tourism and its Impacts<br/>Chapter 1: An Introduction to Tourism<br/>Chapter 2: Tourism in its Historial Context<br/>Chapter 3: The Demand for Tourism<br/>Chapter 4: The Economic Impacts of Tourism<br/>Chapter 5: The Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism<br/>Chapter 6: The Environmental Impacts of Tourism<br/>Part 2: The Travel and Tourism Product<br/>Chapter 7: The Structure and Organization of the Travel and Tourism Industry<br/>Chapter 8: Tourist Destinations<br/>Chapter 9: Tourist Attractions<br/>Chapter 10: Event Tourism<br/>Chapter 11: Business Tourism<br/>Chapter 12: The Hospitality Sector: Accommodation and Catering Services<br/>Chapter 13: Tourist Transport by Air<br/>Chapter 14: Tourist Transport by Water<br/>Chapter 15: Tourist Transport on Land<br/>Part 3: Intermediaries in the Provision of Travel and Tourism Services<br/>Chapter 16: The Management of Visitors<br/>Chapter 17: The Structure and Role of the Public Sector in Tourism<br/>Chapter 18: Tour Operating<br/>Chapter 19: Selling and Distributing Travel and Tourism<br/>Chapter 20: Ancillary Tourism Services<br/><br/> 
<br/><br/> Tourism as an industry is constantly changing: Trends and attitudes are frequently susceptible to changes in what people look for in a holiday, which can change with economic context, generational shifts or the political landscape. In The Business of Tourism, Chris Holloway and Claire Humphreys help students to not only understand these new changes but to study them with a critical mindset. An essential text for students of tourism management or travel & tourism, its historical context is combined with background theory and research, plus up-to-date international case studies, to examine in detail the tourism product alongside its impacts and the nature of a tourist. This classic book has constantly offered a well-rounded yet hands-on business view of the tourism industry, and this updated edition is no exception, providing:<br/><br/>Depth and breadth of coverage makes it a ‘one-stop shop’ for students looking to purchase just one textbook during their degree<br/>A focus on ‘business and the operational aspects of tourism gives the text an applied feel rather than a descriptive overview, making it useful for any student wishing to work or take a placement in one of the many diverse sectors of the tourism industry<br/>History chapter that is not included in other texts, which gives a stimulating historical perspective to students for whom an understanding of the development of the tourism industry through the ages is desirable for success in assessments<br/><br/>https://in.sagepub.com/en-in/sas/the-business-of-tourism/book262851 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781526459442 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Tourism - Marketing<br/>Tourism - Services<br/>Tourism - Industry<br/>Hospitality sector
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>338.4791  / H6B8