This text examines the economics of the travel and tourism sector and identifies the special factors within tourism which distinguishes its analysis, in economic terms, from other activities. This edition includes updated economic statistics on tourism, reflecting changes in commercial and political patterns. In addition, references to recent research in tourism economics are included and the book incorporates extra discussion on some topic areas such as investment in hallmark events. A number of case studies are also included, with discussion questions to enable empirical consideration of the material presented in the text.
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Introduction Preface to The Second Edition Chapter 1 : Resources in Tourism Chapter 2 : Tourist Types Chapter 3 : The Economics of Tourism Demand Chapter 4 : Tourism Enterprises Chapter 5 : Supplying Travel and Tourism Chapter 6 : Equilibrium in Tourism Markets Case Study 1 : Growth and Change in Tourist Demand-The Case of Central Florida Case Study 2 : Tourism Supply in Prague,The Czech Republic Chapter 7 : Tourism Growth and National Economies Chapter 8 : Employment and Income Creation Chapter 9 : Unpriced Values and Externalities Chapter 10 : The Balance of Tourism Payments : Tourism's External Account Chapter 11 : Multinationals in Travel and Tourism Chapter 12 : The Economic Roles of Government Chapter 13 : Tourism invertment Case Study 3 : Club Mediterranee Case Study 4 : Local Government and Tourism List of Abbreviations Bibliography Index