Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism

by Brian Boniface, Chris Cooper

Overview

Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism is a unique text that explores tourism demand, supply, organisation, and resources for every country worldwide in a logically structured and accessible format.

The ninth edition is fully updated to include the following features:

• Greater exploration of current issues such as climate change, the impact of COVID-19 on destinations and subsequent recovery strategies, regenerative tourism, changes in consumer behaviour, and sustainability
• New and updated case studies throughout
• Increased emphasis on South America and a new chapter focussing on the tourism geography of Antarctica
• Enhanced online resources for lecturers and students including PPTs, web links, video links, MCQs, and discussion questions

The first part of this book comprises thematic chapters that detail the geographic knowledge and principles required to analyse the tourism appeal of destinations. The subsequent division of this book into regional chapters enables the student to carry out a systematic analysis of a particular destination by providing insights on cultural characteristics as well as information on specific places.

This volume is an invaluable resource for studying every destination in the world, explaining tourism demand, evaluating the many types of tourist attractions, and examining the trends that may shape the future geography of tourism. This thorough guide is a must-have for any student undertaking a course in travel and tourism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032524917
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/30/2024
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	818
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Brian Boniface is a tourism consultant and educationalist with wide experience in teaching geography on vocational courses for the tourism industry in colleges of further education.

Chris Cooper is a Professor in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University. He possesses extensive international research and consultancy experience and has a well-established reputation as an international leader in tourism education. He was awarded the United Nations World Tourism Organization Ulysses Prize for contributions to tourism education and policy in 2009.

Read an Excerpt

An accessible introductory text which provides a solid overview with an excellent range of contemporary case studies and examples

Table of Contents

PART I The Geographical principles of travel and tourism. 1. An introduction to the geography of travel and tourism. 2. The geography of demand for tourism. 3. The geography of resources for tourism. 4. Climate and tourism. 5. The geography of transport for travel and tourism. PART II The regional geography of travel and tourism. SECTION 1 Europe. 6. An introduction to the tourism geography of Europe. 7. An introduction to the tourism geography of Britain. 8. The regional geography of tourism in Britain. 9. The tourism geography of Ireland. 10. The tourism geography of Scandinavia. 11. The tourism geography of the Benelux Countries. 12. The tourism geography of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 13. The tourism geography of France. 14. The tourism geography of Spain and Portugal. 15. The tourism geography of Italy and Malta. 16. The tourism geography of South-Eastern Europe. 17. The tourism geography of Eastern Europe, Russia, and the CIS. SECTION 2 Africa and the Middle East. 18. The tourism geography of the Middle East. 19. The tourism geography of Africa. SECTION 3 Asia and the Pacific. 20. The tourism geography of South Asia. 21. The tourism geography of East Asia. 22. The tourism geography of Australasia. SECTION 4 The Americas. 23. The tourism geography of North America. 24. The tourism geography of the Caribbean Islands. 25. The tourism geography of Central and South America. 26. The tourism geography of Antarctica. 27. Tourism futures. PART III Useful sources. Selective place name index. Subject index.

Editorial Reviews

‘This edition of Worldwide Destinations rightly recognises the need to reorient thinking about tourism, placing more emphasis on Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It provides an excellent introduction and guided learning tool for students to understand the complexity of the geography of tourism. However, the strength of the book lies in the breadth of case studies it provides that cover the world and the issues tourism influences and is influenced by.’

Professor Neil Carr, University of Otago, New Zealand

‘This is a textbook which has become a classic for all tourism-related courses. It is not only a comprehensive overview of all types of landscapes and climates but at the same time, a fascinating read on destinations around the world. The features of the 8^th Edition, including interactive content and investigation into most current issues, make it a must read!’

Dr Barbara Czyzewska, Head of Luxury Marketing and Brand Management Specialization, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland

‘This unique text is required reading for my geography of travel and tourism students. The first part covers the basic principles of tourism and the second half looks at destinations. This is a must-read book for my students.’

Professor Stephen Pearl, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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