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The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism

by Linda L. Lowry

Book Details

Publisher:SAGE Publications
Published:2016-09-01
Pages:2863
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Taking a global and multidisciplinary approach, The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism brings together a team of international scholars to examine the travel and tourism industry, which is expected to grow at an annual rate of four percent for the next decade. In more than 500 entries spanning four comprehensive volumes, the Encyclopedia examines the business of tourism around the world paying particular attention to the social, economic, environmental, and policy issues at pl

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This comprehensive reference work offers an essential global perspective on the travel and tourism industry, examining its rapid growth through more than 500 entries that span social, economic, environmental, and policy dimensions. The multidisciplinary approach brings together international scholars to analyze an industry projected to grow four percent annually, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of tourism's complex global impact beyond simple vacation planning.

What sets this encyclopedia apart is its systematic examination of tourism as both an economic force and a social phenomenon, making it invaluable for students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking authoritative insights. The four-volume structure organizes a wealth of information into accessible entries that illuminate how travel intersects with contemporary issues from sustainability to cultural exchange, establishing this as a definitive resource for understanding tourism's role in our interconnected world.

Themes

Business & Economics

Subjects

Business & Economics