| Title : | The welcome business : Tourism and travel in Ireland | | Material Type: | printed text | | Authors: | Glenn Mehta, Author | | Publisher: | Dublin : Gill & Macmillan | | Publication Date: | 2007 | | Pagination: | xiv, 360 p. | | Layout: | Incl. index and bibliography | | Size: | 24 cm | | ISBN (or other code): | 978-0-7171-4262-0 | | Class number: | 338.4791 | | Abstract: | A new introduction to the area of travel and tourism for students in Ireland. Examines the structures of world and Irish tourism. Contextualises the economic importance of tourism in global, domestic and regional terms within the island of Ireland. Considers elements of Irish tourism that combine to create 'The Irish Welcome', as well as accommodation, transport and visitor attractions.
Analyses and critiques the travel industry itself, giving particular focus to the impacts of technology and e-business. Written with a strong focus on the student, by providing both revision and exam-type essay questions, tasks and assignments for each chapter. Contains a contacts directory, list of relevant websites, glossary and industry statistics for Ireland and world tourism patterns. Suitable for students taking Tourism courses or modules in third level colleges, institutes of technology and universities. | | Contents note: | Chapter 1: The Concept of Tourism; Chapter 2: The History & Structure of Tourism in Ireland; Chapter 3: Tourism & the Economy: Global, National and Regional Factors; Chapter 4: The Tourism Product: an Overview; Chapter 5: Accommodation; Chapter 6: Transport; Chapter 7: Visitor Attractions; Chapter 8: The Travel Industry - Tour Operations & Travel Retail; Chapter 9: E-Commerce in the Travel Industry; Chapter 10: Business Tourism; Chapter 11: Tourism Law
Appendices
A - Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations; B - Tourism Web Resources; C - Contact Details for Tourism Organisations; D - Tourism Statistics
Bibliography; Index.
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The welcome business : Tourism and travel in Ireland [printed text] / Glenn Mehta, Author . - Dublin : Gill & Macmillan, 2007 . - xiv, 360 p. : Incl. index and bibliography ; 24 cm. ISBN : 978-0-7171-4262-0 | Class number: | 338.4791 | | Abstract: | A new introduction to the area of travel and tourism for students in Ireland. Examines the structures of world and Irish tourism. Contextualises the economic importance of tourism in global, domestic and regional terms within the island of Ireland. Considers elements of Irish tourism that combine to create 'The Irish Welcome', as well as accommodation, transport and visitor attractions.
Analyses and critiques the travel industry itself, giving particular focus to the impacts of technology and e-business. Written with a strong focus on the student, by providing both revision and exam-type essay questions, tasks and assignments for each chapter. Contains a contacts directory, list of relevant websites, glossary and industry statistics for Ireland and world tourism patterns. Suitable for students taking Tourism courses or modules in third level colleges, institutes of technology and universities. | | Contents note: | Chapter 1: The Concept of Tourism; Chapter 2: The History & Structure of Tourism in Ireland; Chapter 3: Tourism & the Economy: Global, National and Regional Factors; Chapter 4: The Tourism Product: an Overview; Chapter 5: Accommodation; Chapter 6: Transport; Chapter 7: Visitor Attractions; Chapter 8: The Travel Industry - Tour Operations & Travel Retail; Chapter 9: E-Commerce in the Travel Industry; Chapter 10: Business Tourism; Chapter 11: Tourism Law
Appendices
A - Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations; B - Tourism Web Resources; C - Contact Details for Tourism Organisations; D - Tourism Statistics
Bibliography; Index.
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