Studies in Outdoor Recreation

Studies in Outdoor Recreation
Author: Robert E. Manning
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The first book to integrate the social science literature on outdoor recreation has been completely updated to reflect current research and new concerns. The book is a standard text in courses and an invaluable reference for park and recreation managers.

FIRESCOPE

FIRESCOPE
Author: Richard A. Chase
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1980
Genre: Assistance in emergencies
ISBN:

FIRESCOPE is a system developed to improve the capability of firefighting agencies in southern California in allocating and managing fire suppression resources.

Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Activities Management

Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Activities Management
Author: Ian Jenkins
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2019-02-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1786390868

An essential resource for those wishing to understand the key factors behind the operation of an adventure tourism company and how to be able to deliver a profitable as well as a sustainable product. It discusses important factors such as how the use of technologies and the current importance of environmental impacts and climate change are areas that are key to adventure tourism firms. To remain profitable companies need to address these issues along with the important elements of risk and safety. Created from the author's experience in delivering adventure tourism courses over the last 20 years, this long-awaited book is aimed at both university courses on adventure tourism and outdoor recreation as well as those working within the industry.

Study of Tourism

Study of Tourism
Author: Philip L. Pearce
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2011-01-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1849507422

Intends to collate views on the development of tourism study by the various historically important tourism scholars and provides a fresh insight into how the context in which tourism scholars' work influences the studies they undertake. This title contributes to the formation, embodiment, and advancement of knowledge in the field of tourism.

Trends in Outdoor Recreation, Leisure, and Tourism

Trends in Outdoor Recreation, Leisure, and Tourism
Author: William C. Gartner
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2000
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780851997131

This book focuses on the issues and trends in outdoor, 'nature-based' recreation, leisure and tourism and explores the implications for public policy, planning, management and marketing. It is intended as supplementary reading for advanced students and is a useful reference tool.