The Geography of Travel and Tourism

by Chris Cooper (Author), Chris Cooper (Author), Brian Boniface MA (Author), Chris Cooper (Author), Chris Cooper (Author)

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  1994

  $3.49

  This edition has been updated to take account of major changes in the tourism industry since the book was first published. These include: the changing political map of the world; the greening of tourism; the growth in long-haul travel; and the increased number of tourism courses available. A new chapter has been added on the CIS and those on Eastern Europe, Africa, Latin America and the UK have all been expanded. It provides a comprehensive examination of the basic principles underlying the geography of tourist demand, supply and transportation, together with a broad survey of world tourism generating and destination regions and is suitable for students taking both degree and diploma courses in both business studies and hotels and catering. It will also be of value to students studying the geography of tourism as part of their vocational training for travel agency and tour operation.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.49

  'Worldwide Destinations: the geography of travel and tourism' provides comprehensive coverage of worldwide tourism destinations, examining the basic principles underlying the geography of tourist demand, supply and transportation, together with a broad survey of world tourism generating and destination regions. This third edition takes a more thorough approach to worldwide tourism than previous editions and looks at the market categories of tourism as well as demand; physical attractions; organization of tourism; types of destinations and their place in the tourist area life cycle. Case studies from around the world are used to illustrate the issues involved with these particular categories, including those from the UK, Europe, USA, Australasia, Asia and the Caribbean. 'Worldwide Destinations' is an invaluable resource for students on degree and diploma courses in tourism, hospitality and business studies as well as those undertaking vocational training for a career in the travel industry. The new edition is also accompanied with companion website and password proctected tutor resource material. Access the site at www bh.com/companions/0750642319. Tutors adopting the textbook should email the Butterworth Heinemann Marketing Department at bhmarketing@repp.co.uk for further details on accessing the password protected information on the site.