Research themes for tourism /

This book introduces a broad range of themes within tourism research. As such, it seeks to provide some explanation and contextualization of each topic, supported by applied case studies (where appropriate), international examples and detailed discourse around some of the current contemporary debate...

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Other Authors:	Dieke, Peter U. C. (Editor), Heitmann, Sine (Editor), Robinson, Peter, 1979- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2011.
Subjects:	Heritage tourism > Research. Tourism > Research. Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Economics, (New March 2000) Marketing and Distribution. Tourism and Travel. Case studies. Management. Tourism research. Tourism. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

From Mass Tourism to Niche Tourism / Duncan Marson
Aspects of Tourism Development / Dr Peter U.C. Dieke
Tourist Behaviour and Tourism Motivation / Sine Heitmann
Authenticity in Tourism / Sine Heitmann
The Semiotics of Tourism / Dr Richard Tresidder
Sustainable and Alternative Tourism / Ade Oriade and Mike Evans
Community Tourism / Peter Robinson and Peter Wiltshier
Rural Tourism / Dr Helen Farrell and Sheila Russell
Slow Food, Slow Cities and Slow Tourism / Sine Heitmann, Peter Robinson and Ghislaine Povey
Events, Festivals and the Arts / Gemma Gelder and Peter Robinson
Sport and Adventure Tourism / Christine Roberts
Cultural Tourism and Accessibility / Geoff Shirt
Heritage Tourism / Carol Southall and Peter Robinson
Tourism and Film / Dr Glen Croy and Sine Heitmann
Dark Tourism / Dr Crispin Dale and Neil Robinson
LGBT Tourism / Carol Southall and Dr Paul Fallon
Gastronomy and Tourism / Ghislaine Povey
Religious Tourism / Peter Wiltshier
Health and Medical Tourism / Dr Richard Tresidder
Cruise Tourism and the Cruise Industry / Patsy Morgan and Lisa Power.