ABSTRACT

An Introduction to Tourism is the essential guide to the tourism industry. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to all facets of tourism including:
the history of tourism; factors influencing the tourism industry; tourism in developing countries; sustainable tourism; forecasting future trends.


Tourism has changed radically in recent years with the onset of many technological and economic changes and an ever increasing concern for the environment. This book provides a down-to-earth introduction to this complex and multi-faceted industry.

This invaluable introduction is written for all students of tourism and all those involved in the industry who want to know more about the structure, component activities and environment within which they work.




chapter |23 pages

How tourism developed – the history

chapter |19 pages

The measurement of tourism

chapter |11 pages

Factors influencing demand for tourism

chapter |13 pages

Economic impacts of tourism

chapter |9 pages

Social and cultural aspects of tourism

chapter |13 pages

Tourism and the environment

chapter |37 pages

Tourism trades

chapter |34 pages

Marketing

chapter |13 pages

Tourism policy, planning and development

chapter |26 pages

The role of government

chapter |8 pages

Tourism in developing countries

chapter |10 pages

Tourism by world region

chapter |16 pages

Future trends