Tourism and the Lodging Sector

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-7506-8659-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 192 mm x 237 mm, Gewicht: 489 g

Tourism and the Lodging Sector is a pioneering book and is the first text of its kind to examine the lodging sector from a tourism perspective. The book highlights the importance of the lodging sector in tourism as a major income generator and essential part of the travel experience. The book offers an international perspective on topics such as sustainability, security, economic development, technology and globalization. The issues, concepts and management concerns facing this industry are examined, highlighting important topics such as:

- the place of accommodations in tourism and vice versa

- the social ecological and economic implications of lodging development

- management and restructuring issues in a globalizing industry

- sustainable tourism and the accommodation sector

- cross-sectoral linkages between lodging, food services, gaming, conferences, and other intermediaries

- the interaction between supply and demand

- safety and security in tourism and lodging.

Tourism and the Lodging Sector critically examines a wide range of lodging establishments from an industry and social science perspective, drawing parallels and distinctions between the various types of accommodation, from campgrounds for the cost-conscious or adventurous outdoor traveler, to luxury, five-star resorts, and more innovative accommodation such as tree-house hotels and ecolodges. This is essential reading for students of tourism, this book is an indispensable guide, unprecedented in the field of tourism management.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Timothy, Dallen J.

Timothy, Dallen

Teye, Victor (Arizona State University, USA)

Teye, Victor B.

Teye, Victor

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen Tourismuswirtschaft, Gastgewerbe
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Tourismus & Reise Tourismus & Reise: Ökonomie, Ökologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter One: Tourism and Tourist Accommodations
SECTION I: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN THE LODGING SECTOR
Chapter 2: Demand for Lodging and Tourism
Chapter 3: Current Issues in Human Resources, Structural Change, and e-Commerce in the Global Lodging Sector
Chapter 4: The Socio-Economic Implications in the Destination
Chapter 5: Globalization and Inclusiveness in the Lodging Sector
Chapter 6: Accommodations and the Green Movement
Chapter 7: Safety and Security Issues in a Globalizing World
Chapter 8: Food and Beverage Services, Gaming and Conferences
SECTION II: TOURIST LODGING TYPES AND FORMS
Chapter 9: Hotels, Motels and Resorts
Chapter 10: Second Homes and Timeshares
Chapter 11: Small-Scale Boutique Accommodations: Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Lodges, Farm Stays and Pensions
Chapter 12: Mobile Lodging
Chapter 13: Youth Hostels and Backpacker Accommodation
Chapter 14: Camping
Chapter 15: Novelty and Alternative Lodging
Chapter 16: Critical Issues and the Future of Lodging

Über Autor(innen)

Dallen J. Timothy, Victor B. Teye