Essentials of Tourism
- Chris Cooper - Leeds Beckett University
From artificial intelligence, robotics and digital marketing to assessing the impact of events, every tourism student will find this book essential reading for not only grasping the key issues but applying them to real problems faced by professionals in the tourism industry.
The book includes many new case studies from every continent around the world including cases to give you a truly global approach to how tourism theory can be applied in an international context. This is combined with a lively and accessible writing style which will support and guide you through how tourism has been affected and will continue to be shaped by technology, changing government policy and sustainability concerns.
Key features of the new edition:
- 'Focus on Technology' and 'Focus on Employment' boxes included in every chapter.
- Three current case studies included in each chapter to bring context to the reader.
- Classic papers - introduces students to relevant academic research and refers to the selected paper throughout the chapter.
Supplements
https://study.sagepub.com/cooper3e
Lecturer resources
- PowerPoint slides
- PowerPoint slides with visuals from the book
- Flipped classroom activities
Student resources
- SAGE Videos
- Multiple-Choice Testbank
The Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper is a must read for all tourism students and researchers. As 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.
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.
