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Fully revised Tourism, 2nd edition covers aspects of tourism from a modern perspective, providing students with a range of theoretical and research-based explanations, supported by examples, case studies and unique insights from industry representatives. The many facets of tourism management are presented in a style that is as relevant for 1st year students as it is for postgraduate students; offering introductory definitions and detailed discussions of contemporary issues recognising current teaching practice around the world. Covering topics such as policy and planning, heritage management, leisure management, event management and hospitality management, the book tackles the practical elements of academic tourism such as infrastructure management and economic development, together with other important contemporary issues such as sustainable development and post tourists.
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Author Biography
- Peter Robinson is Head of the Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University. Prior to entering academia Peter gained experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors within tourism, hospitality and events management, including senior management roles with The National Trust and Derby University as Tourism Projects Manager overseeing a range of EU funded business support projects. Peter has worked as a business development consultant (mainly within the leisure sector) with a number of high profile clients across the UK. Peter has gained experience developing businesses in the tourism, events, automotive, retail and IT sectors. He is currently a Trustee of the Carpet Museum in Kidderminster and Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust. He is a Member of The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute, and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy The Institute for Travel and Tourism Management (and a member of the ITT Education an Training Committ
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- Publisher CAB International
- Publication Date April 2020
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781789241488 / 1789241480
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 95 GBP
- Pages480
- ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Edition2
- Copyright Year2020
- Dimensions246 X 189 mm
- Reference Code4502
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