Tourism Management

Stephen J. Page is Professor of Business and Management at Hertfordshire Business School, UK. He has held numerous management roles, including Deputy Dean for Research and Enterprise (Bournemouth University) and Associate Dean for Research at Hertfordshire Business School, and five professorial roles in the UK and New Zealand. He has been a tourism consultant to many public- and private-sector organizations globally, and some of that experience and knowledge is embedded in the book to make the text practical and relevant. He is the author and editor of 56 books on tourism, events and leisure, many of which are key texts, now in multiple editions. He has also worked in partnership with many large and small tourism organizations in developing innovative solutions to research problems including infrastructure projects and tourism health and safety issues, such as accidents, pandemics and policy issues around regulation, as well as evaluating the impact of events. He is editor of the top tourism journal, Tourism Management. He also holds an honorary doctorate for his contribution to tourism education and research.

'This seventh edition of Tourism Management by Stephen Page is an indispensable resource for both academics and students in the field. This book offers clear, concise insights into the complexities of the tourism industry, from marketing, sustainability, to emerging technologies. Its accessible approach enhances student comprehension, making it an essential text for tourism courses. Building on the strengths of previous editions, Page continues to provide a global perspective, enriched with excellent case studies and up-to-date coverage of emerging trends in the rapidly evolving tourism landscape.'-Manuel Alector Ribeiro, Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK'Tourism Management by Stephen Page is a comprehensive book on tourism, an essential resource not only for students but scholars, professionals and academics globally. Blending theories and practices with case studies, this book becomes an integral component of the course pack of any program associated with managing tourism. Continuing its legacy, the seventh edition is an indispensable guide that reflects the recent development and future direction of the tourism industry.'-Senthilkumaran Piramanaygam, Professor, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India'The seventh edition of Tourism Management is an excellent resource, providing a contemporary examination of all elements of tourism management, including foundational principles and sustainability considerations, and as well as cutting edge developments in technology, social media and the sharing economy amongst others. The international case studies provide ideal illustrations of the global nature of tourism management. This book is essential reading for all students of tourism, hospitality and events.'-Judith Mair, The University of Queensland, Australia

• 1. Tourism today: Why is it a global phenomenon embracing all our lives? 2. Tourism: Its origins, growth and future. 3. Demand: Why do people engage in tourism? 4. Transporting the tourist I: Surface transport. 5. Transporting the tourist II: The aviation sector. 6. Accomodation and hospitality services. 7. Tour operating and travel retailing. 8. Visitor attractions and events. 9. The management of tourism. 10. The public sector and tourism. 11. Managing the visitor and their impacts. 12. The future of tourism: Post-tourism?