Inkson, C: Tourism Management

Tourism in the 21st Century
How to Use This Book
Understanding Tourism
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
What Is Tourism?
Forms of Tourism
Poon's New Tourism
Summary
Tourist Generating Regions
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Conditions That Favour the Development of Demand for Tourism
Travel Propensity
Generating Regions for Outbound Tourist Visits
Summary
Tourism Demand
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Tourist Motivations
Tourist Types
Consumer Decision Making
Measuring and Forecasting the Demand for Tourism
Summary
Tourism Suppliers
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Accommodation Suppliers
Non-residential Venues
Transport Suppliers
Visitor Attractions
The Cruise Sector
Characteristics of Tourism Suppliers
Summary
Intermediaries in the Tourism System
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Types of Intermediary in the Tourism System
Wholesalers
Operators
Travel Agencies
Regulation of Intermediaries
Increasing Concentration in the Travel Intermediaries Sector
Summary
Destination Development and Management
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Destination Development
Managing the Demand for Destinations
Destination Management
Summary
The Economic Impacts of Tourism
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Types of Economic Impact
Measuring Economic Impacts
Tourism and Economic Regeneration in Urban and Rural Areas
Optimizing the Economic Benefits of Tourism
Summary
The Social and Cultural Impacts of Tourism
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
The Sociocultural Impacts of Tourism on Host Communities
Sociocultural Impacts on Tourists
Summary
The Environmental Impacts of Tourism
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Environmental Impacts of Tourism on a Destination
Environmental Sustainability
Managing Environmental Impacts
Summary
The Management of Visitors
Learning Outcomes

This book is important - it reminds us that tourism activity does not occur in a vacuum, but rather is shaped by forces linked to globalisation, sustainability, information and telecommunications technology. With its accessible and engaging writing style, it is a must for undergraduate students in their early days of studying tourism management and offers a very welcome addition to the tourism literatureDr Philippa Hunter-JonesUniversity of Liverpool Management School



Tourism Management: An Introduction provides a refreshing and accessible perspective on key aspects of tourism for those new to the subject. This is something of an achievement as there are some very good books on the library shelves alreadyRhodri ThomasProfessor of Tourism and Events Policy, Leeds Metropolitan University



Tourism is an exciting and dynamic sector which affects so many lives in many different ways and in this foundation text the authors bring that to life for students who are starting their tourism studies and require a succinct and comprehensive introduction. Students will find the self-test questions and recommended reading lists particularly valuableProfessor Nigel MorganWelsh Centre for Tourism Research, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff



This is a hugely readable, accessible and clearly structured introduction to the broad, diverse and complex dimensions of tourism. It is perfect for first and second year undergraduates as the authors clearly explain the issues that affect the success of tourism in destinations, and the management of tourism's impacts on destination economies, environments and communities. Students will like the inclusion of snapshots and case studies to demonstrate how theory applies in practice and the definitions of specialist terminologyProfessor Annette PritchardDirector of The Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff