Essentials of Tourism 4/e

PART 1 TOURISM ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Tourism Essentials PART 2 DESTINATION ESSENTIALS Chapter 2 The Destination Chapter 3 The Economic Consequences of Tourism Chapter 4 The Environmental Consequences of Tourism Chapter 5 The Social and Cultural Consequences of Tourism Chapter 6 Sustainable Tourism PART 3 TOURISM SECTOR ESSENTIALS Chapter 7 Visitor Attractions and Events Chapter 8 Hospitality Chapter 9 Intermediaries Chapter 10 Transport Chapter 11 Government and Tourism PART 4 TOURISM DEMAND AND MARKETING ESSENTIALS Chapter 12 Demand Chapter 13 Tourism Marketing PART 5 TOURISM FUTURES: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 14 Tourism Futures

'The Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper is a must read for all tourism students and researchers. As an overview it addresses issues that have to do with demand for tourism, the tourism industry as well as the tourism destination. It supports tourism industry professionals to develop a comprehensive picture of the economic, environmental, cultural and social impacts of tourism. The book emphasises government policy and sustainability concerns whilst addressing market forces with cases from around the world. It has been updated to bring possible strategies to mitigate for the COVID pandemic. This will be a useful reference for all tourism researchers and students.' -- Professor Dimitrios Buhalis "The fourth edition of Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper provides a timely update to a well-established and authoritative text, that is widely respected for its clarity and expertise. It provides loads of interesting case studies and examples that will engage students." -- Professor Noel Scott