Tourism Phenomenon

Contents: Preface. 1. Tourism phenomenon. 2. Understanding tourism. 3. The nature of tourism. 4. Basic concepts of tourism and travel. 5. Growth of tourism. 6. Global tourism an integrated approach. 7. Historical evolution and development. 8. The international tourist industry. 9. International tourism and its future. Index.

"Tourism, both as a phenomenon and as an industry has made rapid advances. Tourism phenomenon includes all activities related to tourism industry. It familiarises us with, history, evolution, nature, growth global and international aspects of tourism. Skills required for tourism career, opportunities, awareness and varied aspects of tourism are also included in tourism phenomenon.

This book therefore provides rich and important aspects of the various parameters of tourism phenomenon as detailed above. Efforts have been made to confirm to the course contents of the students." (jacket)