The Business of Tourism (12th Revised Edition)

The Business of Tourism (12th Revised Edition)
J Christopher Holloway, Claire Humphreys
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h265 x 195mm - 648pg
21 Sep 2022 UK
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9781529780987
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Tourism as an industry is constantly evolving. Trends and attitudes are susceptible to changes in what people look for in a holiday, which can change within different economic contexts; generational shifts; the political landscape; and most recently, the Covid-19 global pandemic. This popular and comprehensive textbook helps students to not only understand these changes but study them with a critical mindset and historical perspective, desirable for success in assessments. The text also continues to retain its focus on ' business' and the operational aspects of tourism, making it especially useful for students considering a career and/or short term placement in the tourism industry. This 12th edition of The Business of Tourism includes updates to take in changes to the tourism industry and consumption behaviours as a result of:Brexit (the UK' s decision to leave the European Union)the pandemic and its impacts on nature; the operation of attractions; event tourism; hotel chains; transport; and governmental supportSustainability and the reduction of the negative impacts caused by tourismChris Holloway was a former Professor of Tourism Management at the University of the West of England. Claire Humphreys is a former Head of Department and Principal Lecturer at the University of Westminster.
Claire Humphreys has a PhD in Tourism Studies and has spent more than 20 years teaching tourism to undergraduate and master' s level students. During her teaching career she has taught a variety of different subject areas which has drawn on her wider appreciation of the tourism industry. Her PhD and research publications reflect a particular interest in sports tourism. Prior to teaching she worked for a European tour operator.
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ISBN-13: 9781529780987
Published: 21 Sep 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: SAGE Publications
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Format: Paperback
Height: 265mm
Width: 195mm
Weight: 1540g
Pages: 648

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