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Book Synopsis The Encyclopaedia of Sustainable Tourism by : Carl Cater
Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Sustainable Tourism written by Carl Cater and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intention of this encyclopedia is to provide a reference resource of theories, concepts and terminology relevant to understanding the principles and practices of sustainable tourism. This reference work defines and explains terms associated with considering and preserving the environment, host peoples, communities, cultures, customs, lifestyles and social and economic systems.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Ecotourism by : David Bruce Weaver
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Ecotourism written by David Bruce Weaver and published by CABI. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Ecotourism provides an expert, state-of-the-art and comprehensive knowledge base of the rapidly growing global ecotourism sector. It is divided into eight major sections, and contains 41 chapters, individually authored by international researchers and practitioners in ecotourism. Each chapter combines theory and practice in a complementary way. The scope of the encyclopedia includes definitions and other contextual material, regional perspectives, venues, impacts, planning and management considerations, and issues associated with ecotourism businesses, research and training.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Tourism by : Carl I Cater
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Tourism written by Carl I Cater and published by CABI. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry, and impacts globally upon ecology, economies, peoples, cultures and the built environment. Development, therefore, must be sustainable and sympathetic in order to preserve the environment and culture it exploits. Despite sustainable tourism being an area of considerable recent interest, there has been no synthesis of the diverse considerations of sustainable tourism, and the language and terms particular to this subject. An important resource for researchers of tourism, this reference work defines and explains terms associated with considering and preserving the environment, host peoples, communities, cultures, customs, lifestyles and social and economic systems.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Tourism by : Carl I Cater
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Tourism written by Carl I Cater and published by CABI. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry, and impacts globally upon ecology, economies, peoples, cultures and the built environment. Development, therefore, must be sustainable and sympathetic in order to preserve the environment and culture it exploits. Despite sustainable tourism being an area of considerable recent interest, there has been no synthesis of the diverse considerations of sustainable tourism, and the language and terms particular to this subject. An important resource for researchers of tourism, this reference work defines and explains terms associated with considering and preserving the environment, host peoples, communities, cultures, customs, lifestyles and social and economic systems.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Tourism by : Jafar Jafari
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Tourism written by Jafar Jafari and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In fewer than three hundred years tourism has become a global service industry of great economic, cultural and political importance. Published to critical acclaim, the Encyclopedia of Tourism - now available as a Routledge World Reference title - is the definitive one-volume reference source to this challenging multisectoral industry and multi disciplinary field of study. Comprising over one thousand entries, this volume has been written by an international team of contributors to provide a comprehensive guide to both the manifest and hidden dimensions of tourism. It explores the wide range of definitions, concepts, perspectives and institutions and includes: comprehensive coverage of key issues and concepts definitions of all terms and acronyms entries on the significant institutions, associations and journals in the field country-specific tourism profiles, from Greece to Japan and Kenya to Peru thorough analysis of the trends and patterns of tourism development and growth. The extensive cross-referencing and comprehensive index will assist the reader in making links between the diverse aspects of tourism studies, and the suggestions for further reading are invaluable.
Book Synopsis The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism by : Linda L. Lowry
Download or read book The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism written by Linda L. Lowry and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 2878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a global and multidisciplinary approach, The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism brings together a team of international scholars to examine the travel and tourism industry, which is expected to grow at an annual rate of four percent for the next decade. In more than 500 entries spanning four comprehensive volumes, the Encyclopedia examines the business of tourism around the world paying particular attention to the social, economic, environmental, and policy issues at play. The book examines global, regional, national, and local issues including transportation, infrastructure, the environment, and business promotion. By looking at travel trends and countries large and small, the Encyclopedia analyses a wide variety of challenges and opportunities facing the industry. In taking a comprehensive and global approach, the Encyclopedia approaches the field of travel and tourism through the numerous disciplines it reaches, including the traditional tourism administration curriculum within schools of business and management, economics, public policy, as well as social science disciplines such as the anthropology and sociology. Key features include: More than 500 entries authored and signed by key academics in the field Entries on individual countries that details the health of the tourism industry, policy and planning approaches, promotion efforts, and primary tourism draws. Additional entries look at major cities and popular destinations Coverage of travel trends such as culinary tourism, wine tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, geotourism, slow tourism, heritage and cultural-based tourism, sustainable tourism, and recreation-based tourism Cross-references and further readings A Reader’s Guide grouping articles by disciplinary areas and broad themes
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Book Synopsis Sustainable Tourism: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice by : Management Association, Information Resources
Download or read book Sustainable Tourism: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many countries rely on cultural sites and destinations to support their economies. However, they are faced with the ongoing challenge of sustaining tourist attractions and maintaining the equilibrium between the local community and tourist populations. Sustainable Tourism: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice features current research that takes an in-depth look at cooperative strategies and governance for conserving and promoting tourism within both developed and developing economies. Highlighting a range of topics such as tourism development, environmental protection, and responsible hospitality, this publication is an ideal reference source for entrepreneurs, business managers, economists, business professionals, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in the latest research on sustainable tourism.
Download or read book Sustainable Tourism written by Rob Harris and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Tourism is vital reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities associated with sustainable tourism development, and how government and industry have responded to the challenges the concept poses. The major areas addressed in this edited volume are: * perspectives and issues associated with the concept of sustainable tourism development * accreditation, education and interpretation, including specific examples such as Green Globe 21, the European Blue Flag Campaign and the WWF's PAN Parks Programme * sustainable tourism case studies of tourist destination regions, natural areas and tourism enterprises drawn from Africa, Australia, the South Pacific, North America, South-east Asia and the Caribbean An impressive international editorial team has combined to present in this text not only a variety of perspectives on sustainable tourism development, but also significant insights into barriers, challenges and current industry and government responses to it in various parts of the globe. 'Sustainable Tourism' will be a welcome addition to the libraries of tourism industry professionals, individuals involved in the management of natural areas; tourism policy makers; tourism academics; and students with an interest in the future sustainability of tourism and the industry that supports it.
Book Synopsis Encyclopaedia Of Ecotourism (Set Of 3 Vols.) by : P. C. Sinha
Download or read book Encyclopaedia Of Ecotourism (Set Of 3 Vols.) written by P. C. Sinha and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism Is Major World Industry. The Protection, Enhancement And Improvement Of Various Components Of Man S Environment Are Among The Fundamental Conditions For The Harmonious Development Of Tourism. Similarly Rational Management Of Tourism May Contribute To A Large Extent To Protecting And Developing The Physical Environment And The Cultural Heritage As Well As Improving The Quality Of Life&. Tourism Brings People Closer Together And Creates An Awareness Of The Diversity Of Ways Of Life, Traditions And Aspirations.The Present Work Entitled Encyclopaedia Of Ecotourism Encompasses A Wealth Of Information, In The Shape Of Documents, Declarations And Resolutions Of Different Covenants, Conferences Etc. The Entire Information Is Gathered Under Fourteen Chapters Namely; Global Codes Of Relevant Ecotourism; Environmental Codes Of Conduct For Tourism; Gats And Tourism; Sustainable Tourism; Guidelines, Principles Relevant To Ecotourism; Declarations On Sustainable Tourism; Ecotourism And Sustainable Development; Charters Relevant To Ecotourism; Indigenous People, Protected Areas And Ecotourism; Biological Diversity And Ecotourism; International Year Of Ecotourism; Related Environmental Conventions; National Ecotourism Policy, Strategy And Action Plan; And Sources Of Resource Material Etc.
Book Synopsis Managing Sustainable Tourism Resources by : Batabyal, Debasish
Download or read book Managing Sustainable Tourism Resources written by Batabyal, Debasish and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-06-08 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Different tourism sites and destinations require different management approaches to maintain resources for both tourists and native populations. Through evaluating ongoing patterns in the industry, businesses are able to maintain an equilibrium between the local community and tourist populations. Managing Sustainable Tourism Resources is a scholarly publication that takes an in-depth look at the different aspects of tourism as well as its impacts on cultural awareness, ecological harmony, and diversity. Additionally, it analyzes the operational functions within varying types of tourism and business strategies including women entrepreneurship, tourism in national parks and sanctuaries, and sustainable management. This book is a vital resource for entrepreneurs, policy makers, managers, economists, business professionals, academicians, and researchers seeking coverage on the management and sustainable tourism.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Cultural Tourism and Sustainability by : Ribeiro de Almeida, Claudia
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Cultural Tourism and Sustainability written by Ribeiro de Almeida, Claudia and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process of globalization based on major forms of entertainment consumption has promoted the interest of enlarged social actors toward cultural experiencing. Disseminated by social media, new forms of information and knowledge about exotic tourism destinations have endorsed an increasing interest in forms of cultural tourism. This cultural tourism turnout results from a significant change in the traveler’s demands and behaviors and has led to a new and renovated interest in cultural heritage that must be studied further. The Handbook of Research on Cultural Tourism and Sustainability explores theoretical concepts related to cultural tourism and cultural routes and provides original viewpoints and empirical research with case studies and best practices for the future of cultural tourism. Covering a range of topics such as creative tourism and sustainable tourism, this major reference work is ideal for academicians, practitioners, professionals, policymakers, government officials, instructors, and students.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Sustainable Management by : Samuel Idowu
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sustainable Management written by Samuel Idowu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 4043 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of reference for sustainability in business and management. It covers both traditional and emerging concepts and terms and is fully international in its scope. More than 700 contributions of internationally renowned experts provide a definitive access to the knowledge in the area of sustainable and responsible management. All actors in the field will find reliable and up to date definitions and explanations of the key terms and concepts of management in this reference work. The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Management represents all aspects of management and business conduct. It takes sustainability as a management concept that gives due credit to the complexity and diverging constraints in which businesses and corporations act today, and it emphasizes and focuses approaches that help ensure that today's management decisions and actions will be the basis for tomorrow's prosperity.
Book Synopsis International Encyclopaedia of Tourism Management by : P. C. Sinha
Download or read book International Encyclopaedia of Tourism Management written by P. C. Sinha and published by . This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 3514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Encyclopaedia Of Tourism Management Focuses On All Aspects Of Tourism Development Viz. Social, Economic, Cultural, Physical, Anthropological, Environmental And Overall Recreational. The Encyclopaedia Has Been Prepared With The Aim That It Could Provide In Detail The Possible Ways And Means For Sustainable Development Of Tourism And Addresses Itself To A Much Wider Audience, Particularly Those Involved In The Planning And Management Of Tourism Industry At Different Levels. The Encyclopaedia Also Intends To Identify The Patterns And Processes Of International Tourism In Multidisciplinary Fashions. It Briefly Explains The Planning And Management Concepts And Describes Planning And Marketing Methodologies.This Encyclopaedia Covers Following Topics In Respective Volumes:(1) Tourism: Management (2) International Tourism And Sustainable Development (3) Eco-Tourism And Mass-Tourism (4) Tourism: Impact Assessment (5) Geography And Structure Of Tourism And Travel (6) Tourism: Evolution: Scope, Nature And Organization. (7) Tourism: Planning. (8) Tourism: Marketing (9) Tourism: Transport And Travel Marketing (10) Tourism: Issues And Strategies (11) Tourism: Research Policy & Regulation, (12) Tourism: Reference Sources & Bibliography.
Book Synopsis Advanced Introduction to Sustainable Tourism by : David Weaver
Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Sustainable Tourism written by David Weaver and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This critical review of sustainable tourism, from its beginnings in the late 1980s to the present, examines the pressing challenges posed by the effects of global warming and the persistence of deep poverty and social unrest in many regions. David Weaver explores the convergence of mass and ‘alternative’ tourism as a dominant theme. Originally perceived as two incompatible forms of tourism, they are positioned in this book through enlightened mass tourism as unified components of a single global ‘tourisystem’ with the power to achieve sustainable tourism.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing by : Dimitrios Buhalis
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing written by Dimitrios Buhalis and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 3904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing is, quite simply, the definitive reference work in the field. This is the largest tourism management and marketing ontology that has ever been put together and offers a holistic examination of this interdisciplinary field. Bringing together a wealth of expertise, a team of international authors from all parts of the world shed light on the current state of tourism research and practice around the globe and provide unique insights into the field. Carefully curated by leading tourism scholar Dimitrios Buhalis, the Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource for academics, students and practitioners and provides the ideal starting point for any research journey. The concise entries present an accessible and condensed overview of each topic and the selected references that follow each entry suggest directions for further detailed exploration. Key Features: - Over 1000 entries - Entries organized alphabetically for ease of navigation - Fully cross-referenced - Concise, structured entries by the world's foremost scholars in tourism - Selected references for further study - Inclusive global authorship team. Contact us for a quote.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments by : Michael Lück
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments written by Michael Lück and published by CABI. This book was released on 2008 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine tourism has become one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism industry. With the increased use of marine environments comes the need for informed planning and sustainable management as well as for the education and training of planners, managers and operators. Combining the disciplines of marine scientists and tourism researchers, this encyclopedia will bring together the terms, concepts and theories related to recreational and tourism activities in marine settings. Entries range from short definitions to medium and long articles.
Book Synopsis Encyclopaedia Of Travel Tourism And Ecotourism(Set Of 10 Vols.) by : P. C. Sinha
Download or read book Encyclopaedia Of Travel Tourism And Ecotourism(Set Of 10 Vols.) written by P. C. Sinha and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 3378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, Tourism Is The Largest Economic Sector Globally In Terms Of Earnings, And Also In Terms Of Number Of People Employed. These Two Factors Themselves Make The Topic Of Travel, Tourism And Ecotourism That Significant.Present Age Is One Of Sustainable Tourism And Ecotourism. They Are Such Industries Which Attempt To Make A Low Impact On The Environment And Local Culture, While Helping To Generate Income, Employment And The Conservation Of Local Eco-Systems. They Together Refer To A Broad Range Of Recreational And Leisure Activities In Context Of A Natural Environment. This Encyclopaedia Discusses Travel, Tourism And Ecotourism Within The Context Of Extrinsic And Intrinsic Values, Environmental Attitudes, Social Motives, Demographic, Economics, Cultural And Environmental Impacts, Travel Profile Development, Business Cycle, Management Issues, Planning Strategies, And Market Opportunities. The Aim Of This Publication Is To Cultivate In Long Run A Kind Of Responsible Tourism Which Is Both Ecologically And Culturally Sensitive.A Multi-Disciplinary And Inter-Disciplinary Approach Has Been Followed To Compile This Encyclopaedia Giving Priority To The Interests Of Its Readers And Professional Users.
