ABSTRACT

International tourism is one of today’s major growth industries necessitating increasingly more sophisticated management techniques. In the light of this expansion and growing significant economic importance, this book provides a comprehensive overview of international tourism, placing particular emphasis on the management of tourism.

The subject coverage of the book is wide-ranging: the authors examine the following issues:

  • the impact of environmental issues on tourism management
  • tourism demand and forecasting
  • the key methods of operation of companies within the industry
  • the functional areas of marketing, finance, organization and staffing
  • research and innovation
  • corporate strategy.

The book will be of value and interest to both students and academics, as well as managers in the fields of tourism, travel, hospitality and consultancy.

chapter 1|22 pages

The environment of international tourism

chapter 2|12 pages

The international tourism industry

chapter 3|26 pages

Tourism demand

chapter 4|19 pages

Methods of operation

chapter 5|23 pages

The international marketing of tourism

chapter 6|26 pages

Finance and control

chapter 7|17 pages

Organization and staffing

chapter 8|21 pages

Research and innovation

chapter 10|13 pages

International tourism: the future