Seasonal variation in demand is a reality for most tourism destinations. This work provides a balanced overview of the evidence and issues relating to tourism seasonality using European, North American and Pacific Rim cases and research evidence.

The special problems and opportunities presented by island tourism are major new areas of interest for both tourism academics and professionals, prompting much discussion and debate.

Tourism, travel, and hospitality are major sources of revenue for places all over the world. This practical manual of techniques used in tourism and hospitality studies offers insights to the economics of tourism. Also included are techniques for conducting research and evaluating policy outcomes.

Paperback. The last several years has witnessed a growing interaction between economists and sociologists engaged in the study of organizations' strategies. Economists and sociologists can gain real insight from these interactions. To date, however, these interactions have been to ad hoc and unfocused to bear any real fruit. This volume moves the discussion to the next level by focusing the discussion, and taking a step toward systematizing some of the relationships between economic and sociological approaches to strategic management.To accomplish this, the volume reprints four 'matched...

This new reference is written for those professionals who wish to improve their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in working with clients doing therapeutic exercise in water. This easy to read, highly practical book is full of examples and includes over one hundred exercises.