TY - BOOK AU - Goeldner,Charles R. AU - Ritchie,J.R.Brent ED - Askews & Holts TI - Tourism: principles, practices, philosophies SN - 9780470382134 (e-book) AV - G155 .AIM386 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - John Wiley KW - Tourism KW - Travel and Tourism KW - ukslc KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Previous ed.: 2006; Includes bibliographical references (p. 597-612) and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9780470084595; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - A classic survey text on tourism, this edition examines the social, cultural and psychological aspects of travel and tourism. It defines tourism's basic concepts and structures, and explains the importance of the tourist industry; A new edition of the bestselling introduction to tourism textbook From the local to the global level, the forces that shape today's economic and social conditions also affect the tourism industry. Anyone involved in the work or study of today's tourism industry must consider all these factors together and their effect on it. This updated and revised Eleventh Edition of Tourism presents a comprehensive introduction to travel and tourism, while continuing the tested approach of successful previous editions. New and revised coverage, integrating the latest developments in the tourism industry, includes: Profiles of such industry leaders as J. W. Marriott, Jr, of Marriott International, Inc., James Rasulo of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Francesco Frangialli, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Lively and fun "Global Insights" look at emerging areas of importance in tourism Demographic trends, such as how the many new travelers from BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) recreate and seek culture New information on transportation options, including high-speed rail and river cruises New consideration of the use of the Internet, particularly Web 2.0 (podcasting, social networks, and blogs), in tourism research, marketing, and promotion Updates on passport, visa, and governmental policies Expanded treatment of crisis management Moving easily between theory and practice, Tourism, Eleventh Edition offers an unparalleled discussion of recreational travel today, and is suitable both as a lively learning tool for students and a reliable go-to reference for tourism professionals UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=BradfordC&isbn=9780470382134 ER -