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041 _aeng
043 _aen_UK
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_bD54 2019
100 _aDileep, M. R.
_q(Madhav R.)
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245 0 _aTourism, transport and travel management
_c/ M. R. Dileep.
260 _aAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019.
300 _axxi, 470 pages : illustrations, charts, tables (black and white) ; 25 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aPt. 1. Tourism and transport — 1. Travel and tourism: an introduction — 2. Transport and tourism — pt. 2. Air transport — 3. Introduction to air transportation — 4. Airport — 5. Airport operations — 6. Airline management — pt. 3. Land and water transportation — 7. Land transport and tourism — 8. Cruise tourism — pt. 4. Travel intermediation — 9. Travel intermediaries — 10. Travel agency management — 11. Travel distribution systems — pt. 5. Tour operation business — 12. The business of tour operation — 13. Package tour — 14. Tour marketing — 15. Pre-tour preparations — 16. Managing the tour — pt. 6. Impacts and prospects — 17. Impacts of travel and tourism — 18. The prospects.
520 _aThe terms travel and tourism are often used interchangeably in tourism literature. This comprehensive textbook provides students with essential knowledge of the intricate relationship existing between travel, transport and tourism. The book analyses the structure, functions, activities, strategies and practices of each of the sectors in the travel industry, such as airlines, airports, tour operators, travel agencies and cruises. It is structured into six parts, covering all modes of transport (air, land and water), travel intermediation, the tour operation business and impacts and prospects for the future. International case studies are integrated throughout to showcase practical realities and challenges in the travel industry and to aid students’ learning and understanding. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this is an invaluable resource for students of tourism, hospitality, transport and travel management courses.
650 0 _aTourism
_xManagement
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650 0 _aTransportation
_xPassenger traffic
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