Research Themes for Tourism

Research Themes for Tourism
Author: Peter Robinson
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1845936981

Tourism studies at Masters level are often divided into subsets of tourism such as environmental tourism, rural tourism and sports tourism. This book provides an overview of types of tourism, and common themes studied in courses to allow undergraduate students to become familiar with a wide range of tourism topics at a foundation level, allowing them to make an informed decision about their future studies and career. It will also be a useful text for providing a broad brush introduction to the major topics that are covered in undergraduate courses. Popular subjects like urban tourism, festival.

Current Issues in Hospitality and Tourism

Current Issues in Hospitality and Tourism
Author: A. Zainal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2012-08-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203075366

Globally the hospitality and tourism industry is evolving and undergoing radical changes. The past practices are now advancing through the rapid development of knowledge and skills acquired to adapt and create innovations in various ways. Hence, it is imperative that we have an understanding of the present issues so that we are able to remedy probl

Research Themes for Events

Research Themes for Events
Author: Rebecca Finkel
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2013-10-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1780642520

This book was conceived to fill a gap in the study of events and festivity with a research-oriented events management text. The book focuses on exposing underpinning theoretical frameworks and draws upon international case studies to help explain various event phenomena. It intentionally considers events from a research perspective, generating insights into the principal methodological approaches employed to produce empirical data while drawing attention to the future research needs of the field of event management. The book begins with an exploration of the social issues, impacts and developments in events research; it then moves on to analysing economic and management aspects surrounding research into the events industry, addresses issues of technology and tools and concludes with more political and policy-oriented chapters to highlight research into the main debates in the public sector and sphere. The book has 15 chapters and a subject index.--

Case Based Research in Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Events

Case Based Research in Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Events
Author: Marianna Sigala
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2022-01-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9811646716

This book consolidates international, contemporary and topical case study based research in tourism, travel, hospitality and events. Case studies can make learning more attractive and interesting as well as enable students to understand the theory better and develop their analytical and problem-solving skills. Using industry as an open living lab, case study based research infuses scholars into real-world industry challenges and inspires them to theorise and advance our knowledge frontiers. The book includes international case studies that can help tourism scholars build and advance (new) theories and enrich their educational practices. Case studies are accompanied with a teaching note guiding scholars to integrate case studies into instruction. Dr Kirsten Holmes, Chair, Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) There is a vital need for contemporary and well-structured case studies for use in tourism teaching. By including case studies from Australasia and key destination regions in Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, the book is helpful for tertiary teachers globally. Professor Xander Lub, President, EuroCHRIE The book inspires educators and students. The cases provide context to students’ learning and demonstrate the richness and variation of the industry. The book also clearly demonstrates how research can inform our teaching. Professor Brian King, Chair, THE-ICE Assessment Panel The book includes cases under five themes: experiences, operations, technologies, strategy and marketing, and destinations. The book provides subject lecturers with a structure to guide students of applying theory into practice. Dr Paul Whitelaw, Academic Director, Southern Cross University This book marks a significant contribution to hospitality, tourism and events pedagogy at undergraduate and postgraduate level. At a time when the industry is demanding that our graduates have a strong grasp of “real world issues”, the case study approach provides an accessible, meaningful and relatable means by which students can engage in real world issues.

Tour Guiding Research

Tour Guiding Research
Author: Betty Weiler
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2015
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1845414683

This book provides an authoritative, state-of-the-art review of tour guiding scholarship and research. It aims to foster best practice and to stimulate further study and research on tour guiding across a range of disciplines. The book is well-illustrated and its accessible style with chapter summaries makes it ideal for students as well as researchers.

Food Tourism in Asia

Food Tourism in Asia
Author: Eerang Park
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9811336245

This book draws together empirical research across a range of contemporary examples of food tourism phenomenon in Asia to provide a holistic picture of their role and influence. It encompasses case studies from around the pan-Asian region, including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and India. The book specifically focuses on and explicitly includes a variety of perspectives of non-Western and Asian research contexts of food tourism by bringing multidisciplinary approaches to food tourism research and wider evidence of food and tourism in Asia.

Tourist Behaviour

Tourist Behaviour
Author: Philip L. Pearce
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2019
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1786438577

Comprehensive and accessible, this Companion offers a thorough investigation into both traditional and fresh topics in tourist behaviour and experience. Arranged chronologically, the chapters examine tourist experience from the very idea of a tourist visit to the aftermath of returning home.

Challenges in Tourism Research

Challenges in Tourism Research
Author: Tej Vir Singh
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2015
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1845415337

In this volume leading experts from different disciplines and diverse geographic regions discuss fundamental, often controversial topics in the field of tourism studies. The debates include subjects such as the concept of the 'tourist', the long-term sustainability of tourism development, the growth of volunteer tourism and the vulnerability of tourism.

Key Concepts in Tourist Studies

Key Concepts in Tourist Studies
Author: Melanie Smith
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2010-03-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1446200302

Tourism is the fourth biggest industry in the world. What are the key concepts in Tourist Studies? This essential resource for students of tourism contains concise and authoritative entries on: • Planning Tourism • Sustainable Tourism • Festivals and Events • Cultural Tourism • Economics of Tourism • Regeneration • The Experience Economy • Urban Tourism • Sex Tourism Shrewdly judged to suit the needs of the modern student, the book offers the basic materials, tools and guidance for making sense of tourism and gaining the best results in essays and exams.

Tourist Behaviour

Tourist Behaviour
Author: Philip L. Pearce
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 184541022X

Tourism is an inherently social phenomenon. Tourists travel with others and experience places and cultures through interacting with both familiar and unfamiliar others. This volume presents a thorough tour of the social psychological processes which underpin contemporary travel. The fascinating phenomenon of tourist behaviour deals with topics such as motivation, destination choice, travellers' on site experiences, satisfaction and learning. This book uses an array of developing and recently constructed conceptual frameworks to both synthesise what is established, and to create new insights and directions for further analysis and, ultimately, management action.