A History of the World Tourism Organization

A History of the World Tourism Organization
Title A History of the World Tourism Organization PDF eBook
Author Peter Shackleford
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing
Pages 413
Release 2020-10-08
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1787697991

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This book looks at a variety of topics from a UNWTO prospective: tourism statistics, the flow of tourists by country, the protection and safeguarding of tourism 2019; natural assets, tourism’s impact on world trade, tourists’ interactions, and tourism’s promotion across countries. A definitive book on all aspects of travel and tourism.

World Tourism Today

World Tourism Today
Title World Tourism Today PDF eBook
Author K K Sharma
Publisher Sarup & Sons
Pages 298
Release 2004
Genre Tourism
ISBN 9788176255127

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Tourism and Culture Synergies

Tourism and Culture Synergies
Title Tourism and Culture Synergies PDF eBook
Author World Tourism Organization (Unwto)
Publisher World Tourism Organization
Pages 158
Release 2018
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9789284418961

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This report highlights the relationship between tourism and culture and the interdependency of the two sectors. The report, based on a UNWTO survey, affirms that cultural tourism plays a major role in global tourism. It also reveals that the sector transformed lifestyles, created new culture forms and enhanced innovation in technology.

Policy and Practice for Global Tourism

Policy and Practice for Global Tourism
Title Policy and Practice for Global Tourism PDF eBook
Author World Tourism Organization
Publisher World Tourism Organization Publications
Pages 248
Release 2011
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9789284413799

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Policy and Practice for Global Tourism is a guide to the major themes in world tourism today. Through 11 chapters, it presents an overview of topics ranging from sustainable tourism to social networks or emerging markets to creating a successful destination brand. Examples of UNWTO's work in key areas are highlighted throughout the publication, and these are complimented by case studies and opinions from business leaders, destinations management organisations, academics and NGOs. Policy and Practice for Global Tourism is aimed at decision makers working in the public and private sectors alike, as well as those who are simply interested in learning more about this fast-moving and dynamic sector of the global economy.

International Tourism

International Tourism
Title International Tourism PDF eBook
Author Yvette Reisinger, PhD
Publisher Routledge
Pages 440
Release 2010-08-27
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1136438882

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In recent years there has been a considerable interest in the cultural aspects of tourism such as the impacts of culture on tourism planning, development, management, and marketing. However, the focus has been on material forms of culture such as arts, music, or crafts. The impacts of national culture on tourist behavior and travel decision-making have not been paid much attention. Only in the last two years have cross-cultural issues begun to generate significant interest among academics. An examination of cultural characteristics and differences is extremely important to the tourism industry because today’s tourism environment is becoming increasingly international. Information on the nature of the cultural differences between international tourists and locals is not readily available in tourism literature. The concept of culture is very complex and includes such abstract concepts as satisfaction, attitude and loyalty. International Tourism brings these concepts to the undergraduate student in tourism, as well as students in the related fields of marketing, management, international business, and cross-cultural communication. Designed as a textbook, it isorganized and presented in an integrated and relevant way for the benefit of a worldwide audience.

Overbooked

Overbooked
Title Overbooked PDF eBook
Author Elizabeth Becker
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 464
Release 2016-02-23
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1439161003

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"Travel is no longer a past-time but a colossal industry, arguably one of the biggest in the world and second only to oil in importance for many poor countries. One out of 12 people in the world are employed by the tourism industry which contributes $6.5 trillion to the world's economy. To investigate the size and effect of this new industry, Elizabeth Becker traveled the globe. She speaks to the Minister of Tourism of Zambia who thinks licensing foreigners to kill wild animals is a good way to make money and then to a Zambian travel guide who takes her to see the rare endangered sable antelope. She travels to Venice where community groups are fighting to stop the tourism industry from pushing them out of their homes, to France where officials have made tourism their number one industry to save their cultural heritage; and on cruises speaking to waiters who earn $60 a month--then on to Miami to interview their CEO. Becker's sharp depiction reveals travel as a product; nations as stewards. Seeing the tourism industry from the inside out, the world offers a dizzying range of travel options but very few quiet getaways"--

Global Tourism

Global Tourism
Title Global Tourism PDF eBook
Author Sarah M. Lyon
Publisher Rowman Altamira
Pages 321
Release 2012-03-15
Genre Social Science
ISBN 0759120935

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Global tourism is perhaps the largest scale movement of goods, services, and people in history. Consequently, it is a significant catalyst for economic development and sociopolitical change. While tourism increasingly accounts for ever greater segments of national economies, the consequences of this growth for intercultural interaction are diverse and uncertain. The proliferation of tourists also challenges classic theoretical descriptions of just what an economy is. What are the commodities being consumed? What is the division of labor between producers and clients in creating the value of tourist exchanges? How do culture, power, and history shape these interactions? What are the prospects for sustainable tourism? How is cultural heritage being shaped by tourists around the world? These critical questions inspired this volume in which the contributors explore the connections among economy, sustainability, heritage, and identity that tourism and related processes makes explicit. The volume moves beyond the limits of place-specific discussions, case studies, and best practice examples. Accordingly, it is organized according to three overarching themes: exploring dimensions of cultural heritage, the multi-faceted impacts of tourism on both hosts and guests, and the nature of touristic encounters. Based on ethnographic and archaeological research conducted in distinct locations, the contributors’ conclusions and theoretical arguments reach far beyond the limits of isolated case studies. Together, they contribute to a new synthesis for the anthropology of tourism while simultaneously demonstrating how emerging theories of the economics of tourism can lead to the rethinking of traditionally non-touristic enterprises—from farming to medical occupations.