TY - BOOK AU - author AU - Ritchie,J.R.Brent TI - Tourism: principles, practices, philosophies SN - 0471450383 U1 - 338.4791 PY - 2006/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - Tourism KW - Hospitality industry KW - Tourist trade N1 - Includes glossary and index; Preface PART ONE TOURISM OVERVIEW CHAPTER 1 Tourism in Perspective Introduction What Is Tourism? Components of Tourism and Tourism Management Basic Approaches to the Study of Tourism Economic Importance Benefits and Costs of Tourism Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercise Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 2 Tourism Through the Ages Introduction Early Beginnings Early (and Later) Tourist Attractions Early Economic References The First Travel Agents Historic Transportation Accommodations Chronologies of Travel Summary About the Reading READING 2.1 / SOME PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TRENDS IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Selected References CHAPTER 3 Career Opportunities Introduction Job Forecasts Job Requirements Career Possibilities Career Paths in Tourism Internships Other Sources of Career Information Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References PART TWO HOW TOURISM IS ORGANIZED CHAPTER 4 World, National, Regional, and Other Organizations Introduction International Organizations Developmental Organizations (International and National) Regional International Organizations National Organizations Regional Organizations State and Community Organizations Summary About the Reading READING 4.1 / PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 5 Passenger Transportation Introduction The Airline Industry The Rail Industry The Motorcoach Industry The Automobile The Cruise Industry Summary About the Reading READING 5.1 / AUSTRALIA'S OLYMPIC PARK STATION AND RAIL LINK Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 6 Hospitality and Related Services Introduction The Lodging Industry The Food Service Industry Meeting Planners Meetings and Conventions Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 7 Organizations in the Distribution Process Introduction Travel Agents Internet Consolidators The Tour Wholesaler Specialty Channelers Choosing Channels Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 8 Attractions, Entertainment, Recreation, and Other Introduction Attractions Gaming Recreation Entertainment Festivals and Events Shopping Education Publishing Marketing and Publicity Organizations Miscellaneous Services Summary About the Reading READING 8.1 / HISTORY OF AMUSEMENT PARKS Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problem Selected References PART THREE UNDERSTANDING TRAVEL BEHAVIOR CHAPTER 9 Motivation for Pleasure Travel Introduction A Focus on Customers The Need for a Theory The Development of Motivation Models Summary Key Concepts Internet Exercise Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 10 Cultural and International Tourism for Life's Enrichment Introduction Importance Life-Seeing Tourism The Romance of Pleasure Travel Developmental and Promotional Measures Anthropography (Geography of Humankind) Types of Destinations-Travel Experiences Other Tourist Appeals Tourism and Peace Summary About the Reading READING 10.1 / EXAMPLES OF TOURISM EXPERIENCES Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercise Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 11 Sociology of Tourism Introduction Effects on the Individual Effects on the Family Effects on Society Life Characteristics and Travel Emergence of Group Travel Patterns Social (Subsidized) Tourism Summary of the Principal Social Effects of Tourism The International Tourist Barriers to Travel Summary About the Reading READING 11.1 / ERIK COHEN'S CLASSIFICATION OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References PART FOUR TOURISM SUPPLY, DEMAND, POLICY, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 12 Tourism Components and Supply Introduction Supply Components Natural Resources Built Environment Operating Sectors Spirit of Hospitality and Cultural Resources Matching Supply with Demand Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 13 Measuring and Forecasting Demand Introduction Why Demand Is Important Demand to a Destination Measuring Demand Projection Methodology Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 14 Tourism's Economic Impact Introduction Tourism's Economic Impact-An International Perspective Comparing International and Domestic Expenditures Optimization Economic Multipliers More Advanced Economic Concepts Related to Tourism Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 15 Tourism Policy: Structure, Content, and Process Introduction Tourism Policy: A Definition The Focus of Tourism Policy: The Competitive/Sustainable Destination The Major Parameters of Tourism Destination Management (TDM) The Process of Tourism Policy Formulation Translating Policy into Reality Forumulating Policy to Deal with Crises Summary About the Reading READING 15.1 / GLOBAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR TOURISM Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Selected References CHAPTER 16 Tourism Planning, Development, and Social Considerations Introduction Planning for a Competitive/Sustainable Destination The Nature of Tourism Planning Relating Tourism Planning to Tourism Policy Why Tourism Planning Is Necessary The Planning Process Goals of Tourism Development Political Aspects of Tourism Development Development of Tourist Potential Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References CHAPTER 17 Tourism and the Environment Introduction Does Tourism Threaten the Environment? The WTTC Position Sustainable Development Ecotourism: Common Terms Used 2002: The International Year of Ecotourism Current Tourism Industry Practices A Closing Note Summary About the Reading READING 17.1 / BUSINESS ENTERPRISES FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL (BEST) Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problems Selected References PART FIVE ESSENTIALS OF TOURISM RESEARCH AND MARKETING CHAPTER 18 Travel and Tourism Research Introduction Illustrative Uses of Travel Research The State of the Art The Travel Research Process Sources of Information Basic Research Methods Who Does Travel Research? Travel and Tourism Research Association Summary About the Reading READING 18.1 / THE AMERICAN TOURISM MARKET: EVOLUTION TO 2010: IT'S COMING FASTER THAN YOU THINK Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercise Questions for Review and Discussion Selected References CHAPTER 19 Tourism Marketing Introduction Marketing Concept The Marketing Mix Market Segmentation Marketing Planning: The Tourism Marketing Plan Joint Marketing Efforts Summary Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Case Problem Selected References PART SIX TOURISM PROSPECTS CHAPTER 20 Tourism's Future Introduction Tourism in the Third Millennium The World of Tourism in 2020 The Nature of Future Growth Leisure, Tourism, and Society in the Third Millennium New Realities-New Horizons: Forces Impacting the Future of Tourism The Changing Nature of Tourism Products New Realities, New Horizons Summary About the Reading READING 20.1 / THE MARKET FOR SPACE TOURISM: EARLY INDICATIONS Key Concepts Internet Sites Internet Exercises Questions for Review and Discussion Selected References Glossary Index ER -