Handbook of e-Tourism

Handbook of e-Tourism
Author: Zheng Xiang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1976
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030486524
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This handbook provides an authoritative and truly comprehensive overview both of the diverse applications of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within the travel and tourism industry and of e-tourism as a field of scientific inquiry that has grown and matured beyond recognition. Leading experts from around the world describe cutting-edge ideas and developments, present key concepts and theories, and discuss the full range of research methods. The coverage accordingly encompasses everything from big data and analytics to psychology, user behavior, online marketing, supply chain and operations management, smart business networks, policy and regulatory issues – and much, much more. The goal is to provide an outstanding reference that summarizes and synthesizes current knowledge and establishes the theoretical and methodological foundations for further study of the role of ICTs in travel and tourism. The handbook will meet the needs of researchers and students in various disciplines as well as industry professionals. As with all volumes in Springer’s Major Reference Works program, readers will benefit from access to a continually updated online version.

Fundamentos de dirección hotelera

Fundamentos de dirección hotelera
Author: Pilar Talón Ballestero
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN: 9788490773949
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Vol.1: el presente manual ofrece una visión novedosa de la actual dirección de las empresas hoteleras. Se presentan los orígenes, evolución y tendencias del sector hotelero en España, los tipos de alojamiento turístico existentes, las modalidades de organización departamental de un hotel y cómo se dirigen las empresas hoteleras. Una vez sentadas estas bases se profundiza en el análisis de cuatro importantes departamentos de un hotel: alojamiento, mantenimiento y seguridad, alimentos y bebidas y animación. El resto de aspectos relacionados con la dirección hotelera se recogen en el volumen 2 de los mismos autores. Todo ello se presenta con ejemplos, representaciones gráficas, casos de estudio, esquemas y explicaciones sobre aplicaciones informáticas reales. El libro está dirigido a los estudiantes de los grados universitarios relacionados con el ámbito turístico y hotelero (Turismo, Dirección de Empresas de Turismo y Ocio, Dirección Hotelera, Dirección Hotelera y Turística, etc.), así como a los estudiantes de Posgrado en Turismo y a los participantes de los másteres y títulos propios universitarios relacionados con el turismo y la hostelería. Igualmente, puede resultar de gran utilidad a los profesionales del sector, así como a cualquier persona interesada en conocer las últimas tendencias en dirección de empresas hoteleras.

Sports Management as an Emerging Economic Activity

Sports Management as an Emerging Economic Activity
Author: Marta Peris-Ortiz
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319639072
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This book examines the sports industry as a broad business and economic sector with an enormous influence on regional economic development. Covering topics such as sports economics, financing sports organizations, sustainability management in sports, sports tourism and doping among athletes, this book provides a timely collection of research and best practices in the areas of sports management and policy. Sports activity is a rapidly growing and evolving industry, offering numerous business opportunities--from the manufacturing of sporting equipment and activity at gyms and sports centers to revenue from sporting events and sport tourism. In order for the varied businesses across the sport industry, whether public or private, to be successful, proper management strategies and policies must be in place. This includes the knowledge of the industry, strategic planning, sector analysis, quality management and sustainable (economic and environmental) use of resources. Featuring case examples from several countries, including Spain, Turkey, Uruguay, Portugal, and Italy, this volume provides international perspectives on a wide spectrum of managerial issues across this dynamic industry.

Marketing

Marketing
Author: Gary Armstrong
Publisher: Pearson Educación
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789702604006
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Written for courses in Principles of Marketing at four-year and two-year colleges, this shorter overview aims to help students master the basic principles and practices of modern marketing in an enjoyable and practical way. Its coverage balances upon three essential pillars - (1) theory and concepts; (2) practices and applications; and (3) pedagogy - cultivating an efficient, effective teaching and learning environment. This sixth edition provides revised content throughout, and reflects the major trends and forces that are impacting marketing in this new, connected millennium. It includes new thinking and expanded coverage on a wide variety of topics, for example: relationship marketing; connecting technologies; the company value chain; value-delivery networks; and global marketing.

Hotel Revenue Management: From Theory to Practice

Hotel Revenue Management: From Theory to Practice
Author: Stanislav Ivanov
Publisher: Zangador
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2014-03-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9549278638
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This research monograph aims at developing an integrative framework of hotel revenue management. It elaborates the fundamental theoretical concepts in the field of hotel revenue management like the revenue management system, process, metrics, analysis, forecasting, segmentation and profiling, and ethical issues. Special attention is paid on the pricing and non-pricing revenue management tools used by hoteliers to maximise their revenues and gross operating profit. The monograph investigates the revenue management practices of accommodation establishments in Bulgaria and provides recommendations for their improvement. The book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in tourism, hospitality, hotel management, services studies programmes, and researchers interested in revenue/yield management. The book may also be used by hotel general managers, marketing managers, revenue managers and other practitioners looking for ways to improve their knowledge in the field.