Modern Trends of Tourism

Contents: Preface. 1. Modern trends of tourism: an introductory overview. 2. GATS and tourism. 3. Recent trends and policy for tourism promotion in India. 4. Boom in tourism industry through Internet. 5. Global tourism policies, trends, laws and declarations. 6. Global codes of ethics for tourism. 7. Modern tourism and air transportation. 8. Basic concepts of tourism planning. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"Modern tourism involves a universal access to travel for individuals in the western world with destinations on an international scale competing for these tourists. Speed, comfort and value for money are the bases for gaining and maintaining market share in the highly competitive tourist market. The principle task of this essay is to demonstrate how each transport mode contributed to the growth of this highly competitive market for tourism. This study gives a vivid account of various facets of global tourism in the present day context, emphasizing the recent advances and developments." (jacket)