{"product_id":"tourism-principles-practices-philosophies","title":"Tourism: Principles  Practices  Philosophies","description":"\u003cp\u003eA new edition of the bestselling introduction to tourism textbook From the local to the global level  the forces that shape todays economic and social conditions also affect the tourism industry. Anyone involved in the work or study of todays tourism industry must consider all these factors together and their effect on it. This updated and revised Eleventh Edition of Tourism presents a comprehensive introduction to travel and tourism  while continuing the tested approach of successful previous editions. New and revised coverage  integrating the latest developments in the tourism industry  includes: Profiles of such industry leaders as J. W. Marriott  Jr  of Marriott International  Inc.  James Rasulo of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts  and Francesco Frangialli  Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Lively and fun \"Global Insights\" look at emerging areas of importance in tourism Demographic trends  such as how the many new travelers from BRIC nations (Brazil  Russia  India  and China) recreate and seek culture New information on transportation options  including high-speed rail and river cruises New consideration of the use of the Internet  particularly Web 2.0 (podcasting  social networks  and blogs)  in tourism research  marketing  and promotion Updates on passport  visa  and governmental policies Expanded treatment of crisis management Moving easily between theory and practice  Tourism  Eleventh Edition offers an unparalleled discussion of recreational travel today  and is suitable both as a lively learning tool for students and a reliable go-to reference for tourism professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952359075893,"sku":"ByrdShop_0470084596","price":60.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780470084595.jpg?v=1770645623","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/tourism-principles-practices-philosophies","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}