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  • Izdevniecība: Sage Publications Ltd
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  • ISBN-13: 9781529778588
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An introduction to the elements of tourism covering topics such as changing government policy, VR tourism and the metaverse, climate change, sustainable tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This fourth edition has been updated to include the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism industry.



Will robots take over as hotel staff? How has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism marketing? Will trust in travel be regained following the pandemic? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, look no further than this fourth edition of Essentials of Tourism.

Maintaining its concise, lively and accessible style for students, key updates to this edition include:

  • New content related to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism, changing government policy, VR tourism and the metaverse, climate change, sustainable tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • A range of new case studies and examples showing how tourism theory can be applied in varied and international contexts
  • A focus on both technology and skills and employability for the tourism sector in every chapter
  • A recommended ‘classic paper’ per chapter marking key milestones in tourism thinking

Essentials of Tourism is essential reading for all tourism students looking for the very latest coverage of the field and industry.

Chris Cooper is Professor in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He was awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Medal for his contribution to tourism education and policy.

 

Recenzijas

The Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper is a must read for all tourism students and researchers. As an overview it addresses issues that have to do with demand for tourism, the tourism industry as well as the tourism destination. It supports tourism industry professionals to develop a comprehensive picture of the economic, environmental, cultural and social impacts of tourism. The book emphasises government policy and sustainability concerns whilst addressing market forces with cases from around the world. It has been updated to bring possible strategies to mitigate for the COVID pandemic. This will be a useful reference for all tourism researchers and students. -- Professor Dimitrios Buhalis "The fourth edition of Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper provides a timely update to a well-established and authoritative text, that is widely respected for its clarity and expertise. It provides loads of interesting case studies and examples that will engage students." -- Professor Noel Scott

List of Figures and Tables
xiii
About the Author xvii
Preface xix
Case Matrix xxi
Online Resources xxiii
PART 1 TOURISM ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTION
1(38)
1 Tourism Essentials
3(36)
Learning Outcomes
3(1)
Introduction
4(1)
Pandemics and Tourism
5(4)
The History of Tourism
9(2)
The Subject of Tourism
11(5)
A Tourism System
16(5)
Definitions of Tourism
21(5)
Tourism Supply as a Complex System
26(1)
Spatial Interaction Between the Components of the Tourism System: Tourist Flows
26(2)
Interrelationships and Classifications
28(3)
The Tourist Experience
31(1)
Summary
32(1)
Discussion Questions
32(1)
Annotated Further Reading
32(1)
References Cited
33(6)
PART 2 DESTINATION ESSENTIALS
39(150)
2 The Destination
41(32)
Learning Outcomes
41(1)
Introduction
42(1)
Defining the Destination
42(1)
Common Features of Tourist Destinations
43(5)
Accommodation, Food and Beverage
48(1)
Retailing and Other Services
48(1)
Access
48(1)
Ancillary Services
49(1)
Infrastructure and Superstructure
50(1)
The Impact of Covid-19 on the Destination
50(1)
Types of Tourism
50(1)
Destination Stakeholders
51(2)
The Sustainable Destination
53(6)
The Competitive Destination
59(4)
The Evolving Destination
63(3)
Summary
66(1)
Discussion Questions
67(1)
Annotated Further Reading
67(1)
References Cited
68(5)
3 The Economic Consequences of Tourism
73(26)
Learning Outcomes
73(1)
Introduction
74(1)
The Supply Side of Tourism: Definitions and Characteristics
75(2)
The Demand Side of Tourism: Measurement Issues
77(3)
The Economic Consequences of Tourism
80(6)
The Economic Benefits of Tourism
86(5)
The Economic Costs of Tourism
91(2)
Summary
93(1)
Discussion Questions
93(1)
Annotated Further Reading
93(1)
References Cited
94(5)
4 The Environmental Consequences of Tourism
99(28)
Learning Outcomes
99(1)
Introduction
100(1)
The Developing Relationship between Tourism and the Environment
101(2)
Carrying Capacity
103(2)
Consequences of Tourism for the Environment
105(3)
Conflict
108(9)
Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
117(2)
Overarching Issues
119(2)
Summary
121(1)
Discussion Questions
122(1)
Annotated Further Reading
122(1)
References Cited
123(4)
5 The Social and Cultural Consequences of Tourism
127(28)
Learning Outcomes
127(1)
Introduction
128(2)
Hosts and Guests
130(7)
The Demonstration Effect
137(1)
Modelling the Encounter
137(3)
The Consequences of Tourism for the Host Community
140(4)
Processes of Cultural Change
144(4)
Assessing the Social and Cultural Consequences of Tourism
148(1)
Summary
149(1)
Discussion Questions
149(1)
Annotated Further Reading
150(1)
References Cited
150(5)
6 Sustainable Tourism
155(34)
Learning Outcomes
155(1)
Introduction
156(1)
Background to Sustainability
157(2)
The Pillars of Sustainability
159(3)
Concepts and Definitions
162(2)
Types of Tourism Sustainability
164(3)
Principles of Sustainable Tourism
167(4)
Implementation of Sustainability
171(2)
The Role of Government in Implementing Sustainable Tourism
173(2)
Contemporary Tools of Sustainable Tourism
175(5)
Sustainable Tourism Indicators
180(2)
Summary
182(1)
Discussion Questions
183(1)
Annotated Further Reading
183(1)
References Cited
184(5)
PART 3 TOURISM SECTOR ESSENTIALS
189(156)
7 Visitor Attractions and Events
191(32)
Learning Outcomes
191(1)
Introduction
192(1)
Defining Visitor Attractions
192(1)
Characteristics of Visitor Attractions
193(3)
Classifying Visitor Attractions
196(7)
A Destination System of Visitor Attractions
203(1)
Specific Types of Visitor Attraction
204(6)
Managing Visitor Attractions
210(3)
Management Issues
213(2)
The Future of Visitor Attractions
215(1)
Summary
216(1)
Discussion Questions
217(1)
Annotated Further Reading
217(1)
References Cited
218(5)
8 Hospitality
223(30)
Learning Outcomes
223(1)
Introduction
224(1)
Definitions and Scope
224(2)
History of the Hospitality Industry
226(1)
Structure of the Hospitality Industry
226(6)
Managing the Hospitality Industry
232(8)
Hospitality Operations
240(5)
Environmental Issues
245(2)
Summary
247(1)
Discussion Questions
247(1)
Annotated Further Reading
247(1)
References Cited
248(5)
9 Intermediaries
253(30)
Learning Outcomes
253(1)
Introduction
254(1)
Tourism Distribution Channels
255(1)
Distribution Strategy, Power and Relationships
256(3)
Intermediaries
259(10)
Integration in the Distribution Channel
269(1)
Reactionary Strategies
270(2)
Technology
272(3)
Future Trends
275(2)
Summary
277(1)
Discussion Questions
278(1)
Annotated Further Reading
278(1)
References Cited
279(4)
10 Transport
283(32)
Learning Outcomes
283(1)
Introduction
284(1)
Transport Networks
285(1)
Elements of a Transport System
285(3)
Managing Transport Systems
288(7)
Transport Modes for Tourism
295(13)
Summary
308(1)
Discussion Questions
309(1)
Annotated Further Reading
309(1)
References Cited
309(6)
11 Government and Tourism
315(30)
Learning Outcomes
315(1)
Introduction
316(1)
The Role of Government in Tourism
317(4)
Tourism Policy
321(4)
Government Tourism Organisations
325(4)
Contemporary Approaches to Integrated Tourism Governance
329(3)
Tourism Planning
332(6)
Summary
338(1)
Discussion Questions
338(1)
Annotated Further Reading
339(1)
References Cited
339(6)
PART 4 TOURISM DEMAND AND MARKETING ESSENTIALS
345(64)
12 Demand
347(30)
Learning Outcomes
347(1)
Introduction
348(1)
Definitions and Concepts
349(4)
The Tourist Consumer Decision-making Process
353(3)
Models of Consumer Behaviour in Tourism
356(3)
An Evaluation of Consumer Behaviour Models in Tourism
359(1)
Determinants of Demand for Tourism
359(4)
Suppressed Demand for Tourism
363(3)
Macro Determinants of Tourism Demand
366(3)
Forecasting Tourism Demand
369(2)
Summary
371(1)
Discussion Questions
371(1)
Annotated Further Reading
372(1)
References Cited
372(5)
13 Tourism Marketing
377(32)
Learning Outcomes
377(1)
Introduction
378(1)
The Concept of Marketing
378(1)
Evolution of Marketing Approaches
379(5)
A Tourism Marketing Gap?
384(4)
Market Planning in Tourism and Hospitality
388(7)
The Tourism Product
395(6)
Putting it all Together: Tourism Product Markets
401(2)
Summary
403(1)
Discussion Questions
403(1)
Annotated Further Reading
403(1)
References Cited
404(5)
PART 5 TOURISM FUTURES: THE ESSENTIALS
409(34)
14 Tourism Futures
411(32)
Learning Outcomes
411(1)
Introduction
412(1)
Future Tourism Scenarios
412(3)
The Future Drivers of Tourism
415(7)
Technological Drivers of Change
422(3)
The Response - Tourism Futures
425(1)
Tourism Market Futures
425(2)
Destination Futures
427(3)
Transport Futures
430(2)
Future Tourism Products
432(1)
Cross-cutting Issues for Tourism Futures
433(4)
Summary
437(1)
Discussion Questions
437(1)
Annotated Further Reading
437(1)
References Cited
438
Index 443
Professor Chris Cooper is Professor in the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He gained his undergraduate degree and PhD in Geography from University College London.

Chris has more than forty years experience in tourism and has worked as a researcher and teacher in every region of the world. He gained experience in tour operation working for Thomson Travel before returning to academic life.



Chris was Co-Founder of Progress in Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Research and the International Journal of Tourism Research and is now the Co-Editor of Current Issues In Tourism. He is a member of the editorial board for leading tourism, hospitality and leisure journals and has authored a number of leading text and research books in tourism. He is the co-series editor of the influential Channel View book series Aspects of Tourism.

Chris works with international agencies including the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the European Union, the International Labour Organization, the OECD, the Inter American Development Bank and ASEAN. He held the Chair of the UNWTOs Education Council from 2005 2007 and was awarded the United Nations Ulysses Medal for contributions to tourism education and policy in 2009.