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Book SynopsisThe Travel Industry Third Edition What makes a positive visitor experience? Authors Chuck Y. Gee, Ph.D. , DPS (Hon. ), James C. Makens, Ph.D. , and Dexter J.L. Choy, Ph.D. assert that public policies--local, regional, and even global--play a vital role in defining the quality of a visitor's experience.
Table of ContentsOVERVIEW OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY.
The Travel Industry Network.
The Development of Travel.
Travel Trends and Motivations.
GOVERNMENT ROLE AND PUBLIC POLICY.
Diplomatic and Consular Framework.
National Tourism Administration and Public Policy.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT.
Destination Planning and Development.
Impacts of Tourism.
SELLING TRAVEL.
Travel Sales Distribution Systems.
Travel Agencies and Other Intermediaries.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Water Transportation.
Land Transportation.
Air Transportation.
HOSPITALITY AND RELATED SERVICES.
Accommodations.
Food and Beverage.
Amusement, Entertainment, and Sports-Related Tourism.
Travel-Related Shopping and Financial Services.
Appendix.
Glossary.
Index.
