Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century

Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century

by Andrew Lockwood (Editor), S.Medlik (Editor)

Synopsis

'Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century' is a collection of essays which consider the future of tourism and hospitality. The international team of contributors represent a wide range of interests involved in tourism and hospitality.

Divided into three parts, this book analyses:

* Global dimensions, patterns and trends -demographic, social, economic and technical
* Regional development of such areas as Africa, Asia, Europe and America, among others
* The future of various sectors within the industries - such as transport, tourist attractions, coastal resorts and timesharing.

'Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century' is suitable for: senior personnel in private and public sector tourism and hospitality operations; international and national official tourism bodies and other organizations; universities and other higher education institutions; universitties and other higher education institutions; consultancy; finance, construction and supply industries; and as a reference point for students.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 344
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 11 Mar 2002

ISBN 10: 0750656271
ISBN 13: 9780750656276
Book Overview: Well known contributors International perspective on tourism and hospitality

Media Reviews
This book would benefit anyone reading it with even a passing interest in the topic. It is easily readable, and a very understandable introduction to the topics that will be consuming us in the years ahead.
-Mosche Davidow, Lecturer, Graduate School of Business, Univesity of Haifa, Israel
Author Bio
Professor Medlik is an author, consultant and educator with close on half a century of involvement in travel, tourism and hospitality. Former head of the Department of Hotel, Catering and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey, UK, he is now Emeritus Professor of that university. He also held senior academic appointments in the United States, Canada, the West Indies and Australia. His consultancy assignments covered economic, market and trend studies and training, institutions and strategies for sponsors in Britain and abroad. His published work includes 20 books and other publications and more than 100 contributions to the professional and technical press. He is a Fellow of the Hotel and Catering International Management Association, Founder Fellow of the Tourism Society, and was the first Chairman of the Society.