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Tourism : The Business of Travel, 3/e
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Roy A. Cook, Laura J. Yale,Joseph J. Marqua | |
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2006年1月01日
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* 叢書系列：觀光
* 規格：平裝 / 普級 / 單色印刷 / 初版
* 出版地：台灣
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This third edition provides a through overview of the tourism industry and highlights the revolutionary impacts of technological changes on every segment of this industry. This book provides an accurate overview of today’s tourism industry that’s as interesting and multi-faceted as the field itself. Written in a conversational style that’s fun to read, it takes a balanced, business-oriented look at each component of the industry—including the role of the travel agent and the importance of transportation modes, accommodations, destinations, attractions and food and beverage operations.
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(NOTE: Each chapter includes Summary. You Decide. Net Tour. Discussion Questions. Applying the Concepts. Glossary. References.)
PART I.
1. Introducing the World’s Largest Industry, Tourism.
Could a Career in Tourism Be in Your Future?
Introduction.
Services and Tourism.
What Is Tourism?
A Tourism Model.
The History of Travel and Tourism.
The Empire Era.
The Middle Ages and the Renaissance Era.
The Grand Tour Era.
The Mobility Era.
The Modern Era.
Bringing Tourism into Focus.
Geography Provides a Window to the World.
Physical Geography.
Human Geography.
Regional Geography.
Studying Tourism from Business Perspectives.
Marketing.
Management.
Finance.
Tourism’s Challenges and Opportunities.
Where Do You Fit In?
Topics Covered in Each Chapter.
Readings: ASTA Ethics.
Even Tested Travelers Can Be “Provincial.”
2. Marketing to the Traveling Public.
A Ride on the Wild Side!
Introduction.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.
Information Seeking.
It’s All in the Details.
Foundations for Understanding Tourist Motivations.
Push and Pull Motivations.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
The Leisure Ladder Model.
The Psychocentric–Allocentric Model.
Segmenting the Tourism Market.
Geographic Segmentation.
Demographic Segmentation.
Psychographic Segmentation.
Product-Related Segmentation.
Putting Segmentation Knowledge to Work.
Specialized Tourist Segments.
Business and Professional Travelers.
Incentive Travelers.
Mature Travelers.
Special Interest Travelers.
Delivering High-Quality Service.
Readings: Motorcoach Tours.
The Brand Boom.
3. Delivering Quality Tourism Services.
All’s Well That Ends Well?
Introduction.
Tourism Services.
Quality.
Defining Quality.
Quality Differences.
Service Encounters.
Service Quality Model.
Quality and Customer Satisfaction.
We Experience What We Believe We Will Experience.
Human Resources: The Key to High-Quality Service.
Understanding and Meeting Guest Needs.
Building Service Teams.
Service Mistakes.
Mistakes Happen.
Be a Can-Do Problem-Solver.
Service Guarantees.
Readings: Driving to the Bahamas: A Lesson in Guest Service.
Supply Chain Policies help Hoteliers Save Time, Money.
4. Bringing Travelers and Tourism Service Suppliers Together.
One Stop Does It All!
Introduction.
Serving Traveler Needs.
Why Use Intermediaries?
One-Level (Direct) Distribution Channels.
Two-Level Distribution Channels.
Travel Agencies.
Improving Service Delivery through Cooperative Systems.
Three-Level Distribution Channels.
Tours.
Tour Operators.
Consolidators and Travel Clubs.
Meeting Planners.
Tapping the Power of Dual Distribution.
Tourism Information Sources and Services.
Selling Adds a Personal Touch.
Acquiring Product Knowledge.
Approaching the Client.
Qualifying the Client.
Making the Sales Presentation.
Closing the Sale.
Following Up.
Building Relationships.
Readings: When Meeting Planners Go the Extra Mile.
21st Century Travel: Looking Ahead, Agents Expect to Be. Viable in the New Century.
Integrative Cases:Elite House: Using e-Service Recovery to Deal with Brick and Mortar Failure.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
PART II.
5. Transportation.
The Graduation Gift.
Introduction.
Surface Transportation.
Plying the Waves.
Riding the Rails.
Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada Services.
International Passenger Rail Service.
Cruising the Highways and Byways.
Automobiles.
Motorcoaches.
Important Transportation Links.
Soaring through the Skies.
Operating in a Deregulated Environment.
Decoding the Language of the Airline World.
Improving Operating Efficiency and Effectiveness.
Internet Changes Travel Distribution Channels.
Readings: Both pricey, both in trouble, but air travel is no match for a train with a view.
The hub–and-spoke system remodels the airways.
6. Accommodations.
Expect the Unexpected.
Introduction.
Oh So Many Choices!
No Two are Exactly Alike.
Same Time, Same Place?
Your Attention, Please!
Enjoying the Great Outdoors.
Rooms, Rooms, and More.
Making Sense of Classifications and Rating Systems.
Lodging Lexicon.
Organizing for Successful Operations.
Going It Alone.
Franchising.
Management Contracts.
Chain Operations.
Strength in Numbers.
It All Begins with Sales.
Providing a Home away from Home.
Meeting Guests’ Needs.
Achieving Profitable Operations.
Using Technology to Tie it all Together.
Readings: Pillow Talk.
The New Opportunity for Independent Hotels.
7. Food and Beverage.
Sometimes It’s More Difficult Than It Seems.
Introduction.
Major Influences on the Development of Food and Beverage Services.
Travel and Discovery.
Science and Technology.
Building a Culinary Heritage.
The Beginnings of Modern Food-Service Practices.
Planning to Meet Guest Expectations.
It All Comes Down to Rhythm, Timing, and Flow.
Adding Value to Food and Beverage Experiences.
From Ten to Ten Thousand.
Building Profitable Operations.
Balancing Payroll Costs with Productivity.
Food Quality and Food Costs Are the Results of Effective Purchasing.
Using Technology to Improve Service Delivery.
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure.
Beverages.
Beverage Operations.
Keeping Spirits Under Control.
Reading: Inviting the Media to Dinner: How, when, and why to stage a media dinner/event.
Operators find it’s no holiday attracting hard-to-get tourists.
8. Attractions and Entertainment.
So Many Things to Do and So Little Time.
Introduction.
A World of Opportunities.
Foundations for Understanding Attractions and Entertainment.
Heritage Attractions.
Museums and Historical Sites.
Zoos and Aquariums.
Parks and Preserves.
Fairs and Festivals.
Commercial Attractions.
Amusement Parks.
Theme Parks.
Gaming.
Emerging Gaming Segments.
Place Your Bets.
Shopping.
Live Entertainment.
Sporting Activities.
The Performing Arts.
Readings: The Future is Wow.
Is Legalized Gambling a $600 Billion Industry or a $50 Billion Industry?”
9. Destinations.
Dreams Can Come True.
Introduction.
From Resorts to Urban Destinations.
Classifying Destinations.
Far from the Maddening Crowd.
Links to the Past.
Seasonal Delights.
Spotlight on Sporting Activities.
Snow Holiday Resorts.
Golf Resorts.
Year-Round Playgrounds.
Spas.
Cruise Ships.
Casino Resorts.
Integrated Resorts.
Bright Lights and City Sights.
Building on Success.
Readings: Finding the best ship at the best price.
Great place to stay (employed).
Integrative Cases: Buying a Piece of Paradise.
Plotting a Course in Uncharted Waters.
PART III.
10. Economic and Political Impacts of Tourism.
Chamber Director Headache #1456.
Introduction.
Looking to Tourism for Economic Growth and Vitality.
Comparative Advantage.
Tourism and Foreign Exchange Rates.
The Multiplier Concept.
Realizing Tourism’s Export Potential.
What Goes Around Comes Around.
Tracking the Impact of Tourism Expenditures.
Other Economic Impacts.
Potential Problems in Tourism-Based Economies.
Tourism in the Economic Balance.
Tourism and Politics.
The Role of Government in Tourism.
Tourism Promotion Agencies.
Public/Private Organizations.
hambers of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureaus.
Convention Centers.
Tourism Planning.
Political “Tugs of War” over Tourism.
Readings: The Four Seasons Challenge.
Coyote Pass Hospitality.
11. Environmental and Social/Cultural Impacts of Tourism.
Reflecting on the Future.
Introduction.
Tourism and the Environment.
Defining Carrying Capacity.
Determining Carrying Capacities.
Environmental Impacts of Tourism.
Social and Cultural Impacts of Tourism.
Host Community.
Social and Cultural Benefits of Tourism.
Using Culture to Attract Tourists.
Unintended Consequences of Tourism on Culture.
Mass Tourism versus Ecotourism.
When Is Tourism Too Much of a Good Thing?
Ecotourism.
Ways to Develop Ecotourism.
Ecotourism in the 21st Century.
Sustaining
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