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Tourism : concepts and practices

By:

Walker, John R., 1944-

Contributor(s):

Walker, Josielyn T

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Boston ; Prentice Hall; 2011Description: xxxviii, 537 p. ; col. ill., col. maps; Includes indexISBN:

978-0-13-8144245-2

Subject(s):

Tourism

DDC classification:

C 338.4791 W15

Summary: Capturing the taste of the industry, Tourism: Concepts and Practices explores this exciting field using a systems approach. Building on the author's experience, it looks at the characteristics of tourism and the demand side first, then organizing tourism, followed by the operating sectors. Full-color photographs, industry profiles, and a career emphasis reveal the opportunities tourism holds for both consumers and professionals. Special geography spotlights examine the reasons people travel and the places people go.

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Capturing the taste of the industry, Tourism: Concepts and Practices explores this exciting field using a systems approach. Building on the author's experience, it looks at the characteristics of tourism and the demand side first, then organizing tourism, followed by the operating sectors. Full-color photographs, industry profiles, and a career emphasis reveal the opportunities tourism holds for both consumers and professionals. Special geography spotlights examine the reasons people travel and the places people go.

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