Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper

Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper

An up-to-date and internationally focused textbook that looks at the tourism industry in the twenty-first century. Essential reading for students of Tourism.

The Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper is a must read for all tourism students and researchersAs an overview it addresses issues that have to do with demand for tourism, the tourism industry as well as the tourism destination. It supports tourism industry professionals to develop a comprehensive picture of the economic, environmental, cultural and social impacts of tourism. The book emphasises government policy and sustainability concerns whilst addressing market forces with cases from around the world. This will be a useful reference for all tourism researchers and students.

-- Professor Dimitrios Buhalis

The third edition of Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper provides a timely update to a well-established text, that is widely respected for its clarity and expertise. It provides loads of interesting case studies and examples that will engage students.

-- Professor Noel Scott

Professor Chris Cooper was Professor in the Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University in the UK. He had a PhD in Geography from University College London. Chris worked as a researcher and teacher in every region of the world and had extensive publishing experience. He gained experience in tour operation before returning to academic life. Chris worked with international agencies including the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). He held the Chair of the UNWTO’s Education Council from 2005 to 2007 and was awarded the United Nations Ulysses Medal for contributions to tourism education and policy in 2009.

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ISBN 13	9781526494474
ISBN 10	1526494477
Title	Essentials of Tourism
Author	Chris Cooper
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Ltd
Year published	2020-11-03
Number of pages	472
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