{"product_id":"tourism-isbn-9781118071779","title":"Tourism","description":"The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e12th Edition of Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explores major concepts in tourism, what makes tourism possible, and how tourism can become an important factor in the wealth of any nation. Written in global terms, it provides an overview of the principles, practices, and philosophies that affect the cultural, social, economic, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. Among the topics given expanded coverage in this edition are: B\u0026amp;Bs, time shares, meetings and conventions, sustainable tourism, climate change, social media, and mobile marketing. Chapter 1: Tourism in Perspective. \u003cp\u003eChapter 2:  Tourism Through the Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3:  Career Opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4:  World, National, Regional and Other Organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5:  Passenger Transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6:  Hospitality and Related Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7:  Organizations in the Distribution Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8:  Attractions, Recreation, and Other Tourist Draws.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9:  Motivation for Pleasure Travel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10:  Cultural and International Tourism for Life's Enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11:  Sociology of Tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12:  Tourism Components and Supply.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13:  Measuring and Forecasting Demand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14:  Tourism's Economic Impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15:  Tourism Policy:  Structure, Content, and Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16:  Tourism Planning, Development, and Social Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17:  Tourism and the Environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18:  Travel and Tourism Research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19:  Tourism Marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20:  Tourism's Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHARLES R. GOELDNER, PH.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Tourism at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder. He is also the founding editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Travel Research\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. R. BRENT RITCHIE, PH.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e the founding Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tourism Education Council, holds the Professorship in Tourism Management, and is Chair of the World Tourism Education and Research Centre at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXPLORE THE DYNAMIC WORLD OF TOURISM\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone involved in the work or study of the tourism industry is touched by a broad range of issues, including economic, social, environmental, and political. For tourism to thrive, today's industry professionals must integrate basic tourism principles with new applications and developments around these issues.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwelfth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of the best-selling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e has been revised and updated to explore new trends in travel and tourism, and discusses changes to the industry since the previous edition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to this \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwelfth Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfiles of travel industry leaders such as Roger Dow and Suzanne Cook of the U.S. Travel Association, and Michele McKenzie of the Canadian Tourism Commission.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on technology, convention centers, arenas, stadium and public facilities management jobs, and internships.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates on sustainable development and climate change.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded treatment of the Internet's role (social media, blogs, and podcasting) in tourism research, marketing, and promotion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCulinary tourism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflection on tourism sociology, including new information on GLBT tourism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelopments in passenger transportation, such as train travel as a tourist attraction, new information on airline and cruise industries, and future aircrafts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubstantial revisions to Chapter 20: \u003ci\u003eTourism's Future\u003c\/i\u003e, highlighting the impact of digital technology on the tourist of tomorrow, and the arrival of robots as a potential alleviation of the industry's labor shortages.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates to the \u003cb\u003eGlobal Insights\u003c\/b\u003e features, covering dark tourism, tourism forecasts, travel advisories, emerging markets, and changing tastes in travel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTourism, Twelfth Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e seamlessly blends theory and practice while examining the various components of tourism, their functions, and their significance into a comprehensive and current reference for both students of the industry and tourism professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990398091493,"sku":"NP9781118071779","price":108.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118071779.jpg?v=1761787667","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/tourism-isbn-9781118071779","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}