Introduction Tourism Today why is it a global phenomenon embracing all our lives?; Tourism Its origins, growth and future; Demand for tourism Why do people engage in tourism?; The Supply of Tourism; Transporting the tourist I: Surface transport; Transporting the tourist II: The aviation sector; Accommodation and Hospitality Services; Tour operating and travel retailing; Visitor attractions (Jo Connell and Stephen J. Page); The management of tourism; The public sector in tourism; Managing the visitor and tourist sites; The future of tourism: Post tourism?; Index.
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