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It traces the evolution and future development of tourism and the challenges facing tourism managers in this fast-growing sector of the world economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis seventh edition has been revised and updated to include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew case studies both throughout the book and online, with all case studies fully updated and new statistical material  throughout to illustrate trends and themes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore diagrams and graphs throughout to aid understanding and application of complex theory;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea greater global focus throughout – a broader geographical spread of case studies derived from developed, developing and emerging countries as tourism destinations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew coverage of up-to-date trends and developments within the tourism industry, including: regenerative tourism, carbon-neutral tourism, air taxis, accessibility and diversity, the cost of living crisis, the effect of crises such as COVID-19, the rise of online travel agents, innovations in digital tourism, trust and tourism, overtourism, visitor management and anti-slavery measures; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efully updated online materials, including: PowerPoint slides, online questions, web case studies and weblinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for all tourism students and future managers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295980466549,"sku":"9781032902753","price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781032902753_073c5a85-228d-4947-82b4-da5312fb904c.jpg?v=1786017035"},{"product_id":"tourism","title":"Tourism","description":"\u003cp\u003eTourism can be a challenging subject for students because it is both dynamic and susceptible to economic turbulence and shifts in trends. \u003ci\u003eTourism: A Modern Synthesis \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential textbook for tourism students seeking a clear and comprehensive introduction to their studies that addresses these challenges. The authors apply a business approach to the subject, reflecting developments in the teaching and content of university courses, and the text covers both key principles and contemporary themes and issues at a global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the new features and topics included in this fifth edition are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and fully updated case studies to reflect current trends and emerging markets including Africa and Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date content on disruptive technologies such as Airbnb, low-cost airlines, the e-travel revolution and future developments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent debates in sustainable tourism including the anti-tourism movement, plastic use and the Sustainable Development Goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew content on evolving topics such as future employment, human resource management in tourism and generational marketing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully updated statistics and data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brand-new Companion Website including an instructor’s manual, supplementary case studies, weblinks, multiple choice questions and PowerPoint slides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the ideal guide to tourism for students across all levels, serving as a point of reference throughout a programme of study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57466789560693,"sku":"9780367437367","price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780367437367.jpg?v=1785654852"},{"product_id":"tourism-4","title":"Tourism","description":"Tourism: A Modern Synthesis is an essential textbook for tourism students seeking a clear and comprehensive introduction to their studies to understand the dynamic and rapidly changing nature of tourism globally.   The book combines both a business approach and broader social science analysis of the subject, reflecting developments in the teaching and content of university courses. The book covers key principles and contemporary themes and issues at a global scale and is extensively illustrated with images, diagrams and tables.   New features and topics included in this sixth edition include:Tourism prior to and after COVID-19, illustrating how destinations recovered.   New and fully updated case studies highlight current trends and emerging markets, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia and China.   Technology and sustainability are themes integrated throughout the book with underpinning chapters that cover the key concepts on sustainability and the digital transformation of the sector. (e.g. AI, the use of big data and smart destinations).   Climate change, the circular economy and regenerative tourism are key features of the sustainability chapter.   Fully updated data and diagrams are included throughout, to help visualise the way tourism is developing alongside a synthesis of leading research in each area.   Enhanced online resources, including an extensive and detailed instructor’s manual, supplementary case studies, multiple choice questions, and PowerPoint slides.   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