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Luxury Tourism

Author : Roland Conrady

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 330 pages

File Size : 23,66 MB

Release : 2020-10-31

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3030598934

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Book Description

Over the past two decades, through unprecedented levels of prosperity and changing values, luxury tourism has transformed into a new consumption pattern. This book analyzes the topic in detail with contributions from both recognized scientists and prominent executives in the luxury business. It shows how the concept of luxury has shifted from material to immaterial dimensions, and outlines new trends that will shape the luxury market in the future. The content includes carefully selected leading examples from the most important segments of the tourism market, along with concrete recommendations and best practices. Sharing unique insights, the book is a must-read for those working in the tourism industry, as well as lecturers and university students of tourism.



Modeling and New Trends in Tourism

Author : Filipe Kostas

Publisher : Nova Science Publishers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 42,84 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Economic development

ISBN : 9781634859202

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Book Description

This book focuses on tourism sectors and models the latest trends in tourism activity while providing a new vision for contemporary tourism economy. Tourism is a sector confronting new challenges for advanced and developing economies. Despite global challenges, tourism continues to be a dynamic sector stimulating social and economic development. Moreover, many scientific challenges are identified in order to model and explain countries tourism sectors, regional and local conditions of tourism and territories sustainability. In addition, a set of models is provided in this book, contributing to a new vision for contemporary tourism economies, showing new tendencies in this sector and following a scientific approach concerning new policy design aimed at understanding and explaining a new philosophy carried out by governments in terms of the management of the tourism sector. On the other hand, the private sector of economic business opportunities considering the perspectives of tourism are also considered. This book serves as an excellent guide for agents either in public or private sector buildings on the associated scientific methodologies concerning their strategic planning. Therefore, the aim of the present book is to provide some contribution to the areas highlighted above.



Current Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Author : Johanna Muller

Publisher :

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 19,9 MB

Release : 2019-06-26

Category :

ISBN : 9781682856475

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Tourism is the theory and practice of attracting, accommodating and entertaining tourists. Tourism is a vital source of income for many regions and countries. It can be both domestic and international. It benefits the sectors of transportation, hospitality and entertainment. Various domains in tourism are winter tourism, mass tourism and niche tourism. Modern tourism also explores the areas of ecotourism, pro-poor tourism, medical tourism, event tourism, dark tourism, creative tourism, etc. The development of low-cost airlines and jumbo jets is making tourism more affordable. The hospitality industry is a crucial aspect of tourism, which includes lodging, transportation, event planning, etc. It also involves the provision of accommodation in hotels, motels, inns, flotels, resorts, etc. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to tourism and hospitality industry. It provides significant information of this area to help develop a good understanding of these domains and related fields. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with tourism and hospitality will benefit alike from this book.



Special Interest Tourism

Author : Norman Douglas

Publisher :

Page : 512 pages

File Size : 41,17 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN :

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Special interest tourism is one of the fastest growing segments within the tourism industry. A more mature travelling public is increasingly seeking experiences which satisfy a whole spectrum of interests. Accordingly, there is a need for new tourism products, services and experiences that cater to these markets. Special interest tourism incorporates various sectors such as regional, urban, community, environmental, cruise, heritage, cultural, sex and educational tourism, all of which are discussed in this new text.Special interest tourism products operate within a broad industry framework affecting the social, political, environmental and economic context of the tourism region and tourist market. The authors discuss special interest tourism strategies, policies and initiatives introduced in Australia and internationally. The text combines theory and industry applications to illustrate the diversity of tourism product and development as it relates to special interest tourism.



Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2008

Author : Roland Conrady

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 10,41 MB

Release : 2008-03-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3540777989

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Book Description

This book offers insight into important trends in the global travel and tourism industry and analyzes developments in the aviation and hospitality industry and destination management. The most recent developments in marketing and sales as well as in travel technology and business travel are of key importance for managing travel and tourism companies. The articles are based on presentations and panel discussions presented at the world ́s largest tourism convention, the ITB Convention Market Trends & Innovations.



Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Author : Batabyal, Debasish

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 309 pages

File Size : 17,56 MB

Release : 2020-03-13

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1799826058

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Book Description

Tourism has been gaining importance in recent decades with its increasing socio-economic, geo-political, and ecological contributions, including its potential contribution to GDP, foreign exchange, and international business. At this juncture, an assessment and analysis of the scope, opportunities, and challenges of tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship is essential to the economic development of numerous countries. Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry is a pivotal reference source that provides conceptualized ideas regarding the scope, prospects, and challenges of tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship. While highlighting topics such as destination tourism, multigenerational travel, and social entrepreneurship, this publication explores the relationship among tourism, hotel management, transportations, international trade, cargo and supply chain management, as well as the inter-linkages among various sectors and sub-sectors of the tourism industry. This book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, directors, restaurateurs, travel agents, hotel management, industry professionals, academics, professors, and students.



Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2011

Author : Roland Conrady

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 343 pages

File Size : 50,68 MB

Release : 2011-02-04

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3642177670

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Book Description

This book provides insights into important trends and future scenarios in the global tourism and travel industry. It analyses today’s challenges in the aviation and hospitality industry, in destination management, and in marketing and distribution management. New empirical data on general travel behaviour and the latest consumer trends are also presented. The contributors to this book are well-known individuals from important tourism, travel and consulting firms (e.g. BCD Travel, Öger Tours, Booz and Company, GfK, IPK International) and researchers from universities in Switzerland, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany. In addition institutes specializing in future research highlight important travel trends. Corporate social responsibility is one of the top themes to-be and therefore a focus of this book, offering insights into the concept of CSR, empirical data on consumer requests, corporate strategy issues and financial investment implications.



Drive Tourism

Author : Bruce Prideaux

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 401 pages

File Size : 10,12 MB

Release : 2010-11-03

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134007884

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Book Description

This book is the first attempt to provide a global comprehensive review and scholarly investigation into Drive Tourism which is a popular and growing form of tourism.



OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2020

Author : OECD

Publisher : OECD Publishing

Page : 387 pages

File Size : 27,41 MB

Release : 2020-03-04

Category :

ISBN : 9264626883

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Book Description

The 2020 edition analyses tourism performance and policy trends across 51 OECD countries and partner economies. It highlights the need for coherent and comprehensive approaches to tourism policy making, and the significance of the tourism economy, with data covering domestic, inbound and outbound tourism, enterprises and employment, and internal tourism consumption.



Winter Tourism

Author : Ulrike Pröbstl-Haider

Publisher : CABI

Page : 548 pages

File Size : 36,37 MB

Release : 2019-10-03

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1786395207

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Book Description

Winter tourism has seen increased levels of investment in recent times, in an effort to reduce economic risk, address environmental concerns and adapt to the effects of global warming. New ski destinations are developing and merging with traditional ones to increase spatial distribution, while many established leading resorts are adapting their management models. Climate change adaptation processes are supported by the reduction of CO2 emissions and energy consumption in ski resorts. Current planning challenges include the increasing importance of scenic beauty, nature and sustainable development, as well as snow reliability, snow management and safety issues.