TY - BOOK AU - Walker, John R., 1944- AU - Walker, Josielyn T. TI - Tourism : concepts and practices SN - 978-0-13-8144245-2 U1 - C 338.4791 W15 CY - Boston KW - Tourism N2 - 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 ER -