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The rapid increase in the demand for international tourism has led
a growing number of people to seek holidays and travel experiences
in both developed and developing countries. Yet little interest has
been shown in the interface between tourism and health, Health and
the International Tourist, first published in 1996, examines key
relationships between travel, tourism and health. Particular
attention is given to the behaviour and lifestyle of tourists and
approaches to reducing the health risks associated with
international travel and tourism. This was the first book to
address tourist health in an interdisciplinary manner, with
contributions from professionals in medicine, health promotion, the
travel and tourism industry and tourism researchers. It will
provide a sound basis for further research and the development of
health promotion strategies, and will be of interest to students of
health and tourism.
The Routledge Handbook of Events explores and critically evaluates
the debates and controversies associated with this rapidly
expanding discipline. It brings together leading specialists from
range of disciplinary backgrounds and geographical regions, to
provide state-of-the-art theoretical reflection and empirical
research on the evolution of the subject. It is the first major
study to examine what events is as a discipline in the twenty-first
century, its significance in contemporary society and growth as a
mainstream subject area. The book is divided in to five
inter-related sections. Section one evaluates the evolution of
events as a discipline and defines what events studies is. Section
two critically reviews the relationship between events and other
disciplines such as tourism and sport. Section three focuses on the
management of events, section four evaluates the impacts of events
from varying political, social and environmental perspectives and
section five examines the future direction of growth in
event-related education and research. It offers the reader a
comprehensive synthesis of this field, conveying the latest
thinking and research. The text will provide an invaluable resource
for all those with an interest in Events Studies, encouraging
dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and areas of study.
'Tourism in South and South East Asia' is a comprehensive and solid
introduction to tourism in South and South East Asia with a
specific appeal both to institutions in the region, and other
institutions who wish to expose students to one of the most dynamic
tourism regions in the world.
Despite downturns in outbound tourism (due to the current
economic crisis), inbound tourism from outside the region has
continued to increase with governments placing more emphasis on the
economic significance of tourism than ever. 'Tourism in South and
South East Asia' is the first tourism book to deal comprehensively
with the implications of the Asian economic crisis for
tourism.
With South and South East Asia set to be the fastest growing area
of tourism activity in the world well into the next century,
'Tourism in South and South East Asia' is an essential text for
students both within and outside of this region.
Dealing with concepts, themes and issues which are pertinent to
tourism development, planning, marketing and management; these two
internationally known authors have produced an authoritative text
that covers all aspects of this topic through the use of
illustrative and relevant case studies.
The author team - well established editors.
Contributors and case studies from around the region.
Giving voice to the lived experiences of people with dementia
across the globe, including Australia, Canada, Sweden and the UK,
this critical and evidence-based collection engages with the
realities of life for people living with dementia at home and
within their neighbourhoods. This insightful text addresses the
fundamental social aspects of environment, including place
attachment, belonging and connectivity. The chapters reveal the
potential and expose the challenges for practitioners and
researchers as dementia care shifts to a neighbourhood setting. The
unique 'neighbourhood-centred' perspective provides an innovative
guide for policy and practice and calls for a new place-based
culture of care and support in the neighbourhood.
'Tourism in South and South East Asia' is a comprehensive and solid
introduction to tourism in South and South East Asia with a
specific appeal both to institutions in the region, and other
institutions who wish to expose students to one of the most dynamic
tourism regions in the world. Despite downturns in outbound tourism
(due to the current economic crisis), inbound tourism from outside
the region has continued to increase with governments placing more
emphasis on the economic significance of tourism than ever.
'Tourism in South and South East Asia' is the first tourism book to
deal comprehensively with the implications of the Asian economic
crisis for tourism. With South and South East Asia set to be the
fastest growing area of tourism activity in the world well into the
next century, 'Tourism in South and South East Asia' is an
essential text for students both within and outside of this region.
Dealing with concepts, themes and issues which are pertinent to
tourism development, planning, marketing and management; these two
internationally known authors have produced an authoritative text
that covers all aspects of this topic through the use of
illustrative and relevant case studies.
The rapid increase in the demand for international tourism has led
a growing number of people to seek holidays and travel experiences
in both developed and developing countries. Yet little interest has
been shown in the interface between tourism and health, Health and
the International Tourist, first published in 1996, examines key
relationships between travel, tourism and health. Particular
attention is given to the behaviour and lifestyle of tourists and
approaches to reducing the health risks associated with
international travel and tourism. This was the first book to
address tourist health in an interdisciplinary manner, with
contributions from professionals in medicine, health promotion, the
travel and tourism industry and tourism researchers. It will
provide a sound basis for further research and the development of
health promotion strategies, and will be of interest to students of
health and tourism.
For more than three decades, the Soviet Union was a major force in
the Middle East, and superpower rivalry exacerbated many of the
conflicts endemic to the region. The end of the Cold War and the
collapse of the Soviet Union have fundamentally altered the rules
of the game in Middle East politics, producing a new fluidity in
the region, new diplomatic alignments, and new opportunities for
peace. The contributors place recent developments in historical and
political context, analyzing changes in Soviet Middle East policy
under Gorbachev as well as evaluating developments since the demise
of the Soviet Union. The evolution of Moscow's policy toward the
Arab states, Israel, the P.L.O., and the U.N. is given special
attention. The contributors also examine the emergence of Islamic
fundamentalism in the new states of Central Asia and weigh the
potential implications of this development for the Middle East. In
addition, they discuss security issues related to the transfer of
military technology from former Soviet republics to the countries
of the Middle East.
Giving voice to the lived experiences of people with dementia
across the globe, including Australia, Canada, Sweden and the UK,
this critical and evidence-based collection engages with the
realities of life for people living with dementia at home and
within their neighbourhoods. This insightful text addresses the
fundamental social aspects of environment, including place
attachment, belonging and connectivity. The chapters reveal the
potential and expose the challenges for practitioners and
researchers as dementia care shifts to a neighbourhood setting. The
unique 'neighbourhood-centred' perspective provides an innovative
guide for policy and practice and calls for a new place-based
culture of care and support in the neighbourhood.
For more than three decades, the Soviet Union was a major force in
the Middle East, and superpower rivalry exacerbated many of the
conflicts endemic to the region. The end of the Cold War and the
collapse of the Soviet Union have fundamentally altered the rules
of the game in Middle East politics, producing a new fluidity in
the region, new diplomatic alignments, and new opportunities for
peace. The contributors place recent developments in historical and
political context, analyzing changes in Soviet Middle East policy
under Gorbachev as well as evaluating developments since the demise
of the Soviet Union. The evolution of Moscow's policy toward the
Arab states, Israel, the P.L.O., and the U.N. is given special
attention. The contributors also examine the emergence of Islamic
fundamentalism in the new states of Central Asia and weigh the
potential implications of this development for the Middle East. In
addition, they discuss security issues related to the transfer of
military technology from former Soviet republics to the countries
of the Middle East.
* An ontology of the study of planned events and the professional
practice of event management and event tourism; * User friendly
explanations and language to explain and contextualise jargon and
technical terms within this wide and varied field; * E version has
an interactive function with hyperlinks to sources, books in the
EMTM series as well as ability to bookmark pages, instant linkage
to cross references and more. This Dictionary, produced by a
distinguished and varied panel of international editors, is an
invaluable reference for students, academics, practitioners,
researchers, policy makers. For the first time, it compiles and
defines a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the
event-specific literature. Whilst many of these terms are
commonplace, their usage in the events literature is often specific
and in need of interpretation. Whilst there are numerous short
entries and basic definitions, the emphasis has been placed on
terms with high relevance to planned events, and in particular to
theories, concepts and models specific to event studies. Multiple
usages, including quotations are provided, where relevant, to cover
the breadth of meanings and applications of the terms. Part of the
Event Management Theory and Methods Series. This series examines
the extent to which mainstream theory is being employed to develop
event-specific theory, and to influence the very core practices of
event management and event tourism. They introduce the theory, show
how it is being used in the events sector through a literature
review, incorporate examples and case studies written by
researchers and/or practitioners, and contain methods that can be
used effectively in the real world. With online resource material,
this mix-and-match collection is ideal for lecturers who need
theoretical foundations and case studies for their classes, by
students in need of reference works, by professionals wanting
increased understanding alongside practical methods, and by
agencies or associations that want their members and stakeholders
to have access to a library of valuable resources. Series editor:
Donald Getz PhD., Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary,
Canada.
This text explores the business opportunities and challenges
associated with the development and management of tourism in a
rural environment. It examines the factors associated with the
successful development of rural tourism and the significance of
good practice. In addition to an overview of the business and
financial factors, the book presents a range of international case
studies of actual business operations in rural settings. The book
covers strategic planning, marketing HRM and financial management.
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