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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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9781984689054 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
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| Original cataloging agency |
NISER LIBRARY |
| Language of cataloging |
eng |
| Transcribing agency |
NISER LIBRARY |
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338.48 |
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LAU-T |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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Laughery, Jacob |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Tourism policy planning and development |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT |
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2nd ed. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. |
New York : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. |
3G E-learning LLC, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. |
2024. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
324p. |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE |
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Includes index. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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The global tourism industry is experiencing sustained growth, causing a surge in the number of people traveling and generating substantial domestic and foreign revenues. However, this progress often comes at the expense of social and ecological integrity in destination regions. Tourism has become a prevalent social phenomenon worldwide due to human beings' innate desire for new experiences that educate and entertain them. This motivation for travel also extends to religious and business interests, fueled by an increased thirst for knowledge about different parts of the world resulting from improved education systems.<br/>Today, tourism has transformed into a comprehensive industry that is considered "smokeless" as it requires no physical plants, chimneys or machinery but brings in significant foreign exchange earnings when compared to other export-oriented industries. As tourist infrastructure continues to develop rapidly, alongside fierce competition within the sector, innovative ideas for promoting tourism are emerging continuously. The current goal of the tourism sector is clear: cater to all types of tourists by focusing on specific areas that align with their interests.<br/>This book exemplifies a methodical approach in its division into Seven Chapters. Moreover, it offers a fresh and innovative way of approaching the pedagogy of contemporary planning processes within diverse cultural contexts worldwide. Chapter One skillfully shines a spotlight on the indispensable demands for goods and services within tourism infrastructure, incorporating an analysis of the establishments that contribute to this thriving industry. In turn, Chapter Two examines the growth and development of tourism planning by emphasizing how meticulous planning covering aspects such as physical infrastructure, legal considerations, promotional strategies, financial management, economic factors, and market conditions, effective management techniques while also taking social and environmental concerns into account can amplify the benefits associated with tourism development. Additionally, it is essential to recognize that well-implemented planning ensures desired outcomes by deploying systematic approaches to achieve success. Expanding further on fundamental concepts explored earlier in the book, Chapter Three adroitly presents an encompassing overview of both tourism demand and supply dynamics. Herein lie discussions surrounding motivators that prompt individuals to embark on travel experiences as well as unveiling insights regarding efficient supply chain management practices vital to achieving sustainable tourism operations.<br/>Chapter Four explores the consequences of tourism as a significant human activity and how it can greatly influence both people and places. Such effects, commonly referred to as tourism impacts, include environmental, sociocultural, and economic aspects. In Chapter Five, there is an examination of destination management and destination marketing within the realm of tourism. This approach aims to govern the interests of various stakeholders involved in a specific tourist destination and ensure their equilibrium. Within Chapter Six, the focus shifts on visitors' management strategies implemented throughout every destina-tion. This encompasses attractions, accommodations, and different options for tourism transportation. Aspects considered involve tourist facilities, gateways providing orientation to explorers before they embark on their journey; routes for transportation that accommodate visitor flows efficiently; plus guiding services interpreting cultural significance or nature-related information. Lastly, Chapter Seven tackles Sustainable Tourism Development as its primary concern.<br/>This chapter emphasizes the importance of balancing economic gain with environmental preservation while striving for social inclusiveness in the development process. |
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Hospitality & tourism |
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Universal Decimal Classification |
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Book |
