[PDF] Encyclopedia Of World Travel eBook

Author : Linda L. Lowry
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 2878 pages
File Size : 15,63 MB
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1483368963

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Taking a global and multidisciplinary approach, The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism brings together a team of international scholars to examine the travel and tourism industry, which is expected to grow at an annual rate of four percent for the next decade. In more than 500 entries spanning four comprehensive volumes, the Encyclopedia examines the business of tourism around the world paying particular attention to the social, economic, environmental, and policy issues at play. The book examines global, regional, national, and local issues including transportation, infrastructure, the environment, and business promotion. By looking at travel trends and countries large and small, the Encyclopedia analyses a wide variety of challenges and opportunities facing the industry. In taking a comprehensive and global approach, the Encyclopedia approaches the field of travel and tourism through the numerous disciplines it reaches, including the traditional tourism administration curriculum within schools of business and management, economics, public policy, as well as social science disciplines such as the anthropology and sociology. Key features include: More than 500 entries authored and signed by key academics in the field Entries on individual countries that details the health of the tourism industry, policy and planning approaches, promotion efforts, and primary tourism draws. Additional entries look at major cities and popular destinations Coverage of travel trends such as culinary tourism, wine tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, geotourism, slow tourism, heritage and cultural-based tourism, sustainable tourism, and recreation-based tourism Cross-references and further readings A Reader’s Guide grouping articles by disciplinary areas and broad themes

Author : Universal Publishers Staff
Publisher : UBD-Gregory's
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,54 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Geography
ISBN : 9780731924868

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Structured by continent to aid orientations, this book offers a stimulating look at the geography, population, culture, economy, history and political system of every country on the planet. Special features highlight important global issues, explore vibrant world cities and provide an insight into the lifestyles and habits of native peoples and tribes around the globe. Double page spreads capture the essence of local industries, religion, culture customs and much more. A combination of breathtaking photographs and stimulating text, covering every corner of the earth, bring this fascinating highly visual guide to life. The World Travel Encyclopedia serves well as both a practical reference and an inspiring background read. It's Amazing where Gregory's can take you!

Author : Jennifer Speake
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 47,52 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781579584245

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Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.