Includes bibliographical references (pages 597-612) and index.
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Ch. 1 Tourism in perspective -- Ch. 2. Tourism through the ages -- Ch. 3. Career opportunities -- Ch. 4. World, national, regional, and other organizations -- Ch. 5. Passenger transportation -- Ch. 6. Hospitality and related services -- Ch. 7. Organizations in the distribution process -- Ch. 8. Attractions, entertainment, recreation, and other -- Ch. 9. Motivation for pleasure travel -- Ch. 10. Cultural and international tourism for life's enrichment -- Ch. 11. Sociology of tourism -- Ch. 12. Tourism components and supply -- Ch. 13. Measuring and forecasting demand -- Ch. 14. Tourism's economic impact -- Ch. 15. Tourism policy: structure, content, and process -- Ch. 16. Tourism planning, development, and social considerations -- Ch. 17. Tourism and the environment -- Ch. 18. travel and tourism research -- Ch. 19. Tourism marketing -- Ch. 20. Tourism's future -- Glossary.
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"This is a revision of the most comprehensive and widely used introductory text for tourism and hospitality students worldwide. It covers theories, philosophies, and practices of tourism while introducing students to the development, structure, and impact of tourism on destinations and travelers alike. This edition features new professional profiles that give insights into tourism careers; more end-of-chapter review tools; a revised four-color insert; and more! The most comprehensive text available, Tourism, 11th Edition offers an undergraduate- or graduate-level introduction to this important industry."--Publisher's description.