Urban tourism : the visitor economy and the growth of large cities
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Urban tourism : the visitor economy and the growth of large cities
（Tourism, leisure, and recreation series / series editors, Gareth Shaw and Allan Williams）
Continuum, 2002
2nd ed
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Bibliography: p. [199]-213
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
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: pb ISBN 9780826449269
Description
Christopher Law examines every aspect of the relationship between tourism and large cities, covering such issues as why tourists visit cities, why cities want tourists, how cities make tourism happen and how tourism impacts on cities and their inhabitants. The book incorporates theoretical insights while also providing descriptions and interpretations of tourism at work in large cities in Europe, North America and other continents.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. The demand for urban tourism.
2. The urban context.
3. The strategy of urban tourism.
4. Visitor attractions.
5. Conferences and exhibitions.
6. Culture, entertainment, sport and special events.
7. Secondary elements.
8. The impact of urban tourism.
Conclusion.
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: hb ISBN 9780826449283
Description
A fully updated, revised and redesigned edition of this well-regarded text that was the first on the subject when it was published in 1993. The book examines every aspect of the relationship between tourism and large cities: why tourists go there, how their visits impact upon the local inhabitants, how cities can make tourism return, what they spend their money on, and so on. Featuring lengthy case studies of cities like Boston, London, Barcelona and Glasgow.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. The demand for urban tourism 3. The urban context 4. The strategy of urban tourism 5. Visitor attractions 6. Conferences and exhibitions 7. The arts, entertainment, sport and special events 8. Secondary elements 9. The impact of urban tourism 10. Conclusion Bibliography
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