Understanding Tourism examines tourism in 1000 questions and answers. It is intended for students and teachers of tourism worldwide, those who earn their living through tourism or who simply like being tourists, expecially if they enjoy quizzes. Students need to know what progress they are making, to test and consolidate their knowledge. Teachers need to know their students' progress, any learning problems, what parts of the syllabus are going down well or proving difficult. Both need feedback.Arranged in ten parts, which broadly correspond to most syllabus elements studied in schools,...

Written for senior personnel in private and public sector tourism and hospitality operations, and as a reference point for students, this text presents a collection of essays which examine a wide range of interests involved in toursim and hospitality.

This volume defines and explains more than 4000 terms and abreviations used in the study of travel, tourism and hospitality, and by those who work in these fields, as well as by those who take part in them as consumers. It also lists key data for more than 20 countries. This third edition includes more than 1000 new entries and profiles 50 personalities connected with travel, tourism and hospitality. It also describes 300 international and national organizations.

'Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century' is a collection of essays which consider the future of tourism and hospitality. The international team of contributors represent a wide range of interests involved in tourism and hospitality. Divided into three parts, this book analyses: - Global dimensions, patterns and trends -demographic, social, economic and technical- Regional development of such areas as Africa, Asia, Europe and America, among others - The future of various sectors within the industries - such as transport, tourist attractions, coastal resorts and timesharing.'Tourism and...