CiNii Books - Introduction to tourism

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- Sharma, Shailja

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Introduction to tourism

Shailja Sharma

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "A stepping stone for everyone aspiring to make a career in the tourism and hospitality industry, this textbook builds a strong groundwork of basic concepts and explains theories and their applications in real-life situations. Using situational case studies, vignettes on world class destinations and wide ranging examples, Introduction to Tourism aims to create awareness and understanding among the readers on the functioning of the tourism industry. It offers insights into how countries devise their tourism marketing strategies and how to deal with situations while working with tourists and travellers. Each section of the book has been thematically designed and mapped with the curriculum of major universities for distinct learning outcomes. This book is meant to be a compact and constant companion for all students undergoing any kind of training in the tourism and hospitality industry to enhance their professional skills. Key Features: Special focus on emerging trends and situations in the tourism sec

Contents of Works

Section A: The Building Blocks of Tourism. What is tourism?
Motivations for travelling
Types of tourism
Niche tourism products
Components of tourism industry
Tourism resources to tourism products
Types of tourism markets
The New Age traveller
Positive impacts of tourism
Negative impacts of tourism
Case Studies
Section B: Lifeline of Tourism Business. Attractions
Accessibility: Part 1
Accessibility: Part 2
Accommodation
Alternative forms of accommodation
Amenities
Activities at a destination
Case Studies
Section C: The Trending Holidaying. Planning a vacation
Travel stages
Travel formalities
Travel stress
Pre departure checklist for travellers
Case Studies
Section D: The Experience Facilitators. The touch points of tourism industry
Travel intermediaries
The tour leader
The tour guide
The cab driver
Role of government in promoting tourism
Case Studies
Section E: Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism Industry. Handling emergency situations
Obstacles and threats to tourism
Emerging trends in tourism
Career opportunities in travel and tourism
Over tourism
Travel green: Practice responsible travel
Case Studies

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Using situational case studies, vignettes on world-class destinations and wide-ranging examples,this book aims to create awareness and understanding on the functioning of the tourism industry. A stepping stone for everyone aspiring to make a career in the tourism and hospitality industry, this textbook builds a strong groundwork of basic concepts and explains theories and their applications in real-life situations. Using situational case studies, vignettes on world-class destinations and wide-ranging examples, Introduction to Tourism aims to create awareness and understanding among the readers on the functioning of the tourism industry. It offers insights into how countries devise their tourism marketing strategies and how to deal with situations while working with tourists and travellers. Each section of the book has been thematically designed and mapped with the curriculum of major universities for distinct learning outcomes. This book is meant to be a compact and constant companion for all students undergoing any kind of training in the tourism and hospitality industry to enhance their professional skills. Key Features: * Special focus on emerging trends and situations in the tourism sector, including the effect of COVID-19 on the industry and its functioning * Comprehensive coverage of the five A's of tourism industry citing latest examples and new evolving patterns * Each section aided by case studies with well-defined learning outcomes and discussion questions for classroom teaching * Each chapter facilitated with an opening vignette, learning objectives and chapter-end activities for self-assessment as well as group projects

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements About the Book SECTION A The Building Blocks of Tourism What is Tourism? Motivations for Travelling Types of Tourism Niche Tourism Products Components of Tourism Industry Tourism Resources to Tourism Products Types of Tourism Markets The New-age Traveller Positive Impacts of Tourism Negative Impacts of Tourism Case Studies SECTION B Lifeline of Tourism Business Attractions Accessibility: Part I Accessibility: Part II Accommodation Alternative Forms of Accommodation Amenities Activities at a Destination Case Studies SECTION C The Trending Holidaying Planning a Vacation Travel Stages Travel Formalities Travel Stress Pre-departure Checklist for Travellers Case Studies SECTION D The Experience Facilitators The Touch Points of Tourism Industry Travel Intermediaries The Tour Leader The Tour Guide The Cab Driver Role of Government in Promoting Tourism Case Studies SECTION E Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism Industry Handling Emergency Situations Obstacles and Threats to Tourism Emerging Trends in Tourism Career Opportunities in Travel and Tourism Over Tourism Travel Green: Practice Responsible Travel Case Studies Index

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