Tourism

Stephen J. Page was formerly Associate Dean (Research) and is now Professor of Business and Management, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, UK.Joanne Connell is Associate Professor in Sustainability and Tourism, and Director of Postgraduate Research and Impact, University of Exeter Business School, Exeter, UK.

"Tourism: A Modern Synthesis remains a critical undergraduate companion text, and this sixth edition reinforces that status. Page and Connell tackle post-pandemic recovery, AI, regenerative tourism, and the geopolitics of conflict with the same clarity and depth that have made earlier editions so dependable. As such, it continues to be essential reading for students at every stage of their studies.”Dr Marcus Hansen, Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Events, Liverpool John Moores University, UK"It is awe-inspiring how well Page and Connell encapsulate the entirety of the tourism sector in a single volume! This new edition of Tourism: A Modern Synthesis builds upon the foundations of excellence of the previous editions, providing expert, updated analyses of the most critical current trends and issues influencing global tourism today. This is, by far, the most comprehensive introductory tourism textbook on the market."Prof. Dallen J. Timothy, Professor of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USA“Page and Connell's Tourism: A Modern Synthesis remains one of the few textbooks to bridge theoretical rigor and industry relevance. Its treatment of contemporary issues is standout: the platform economy, the growing anti-tourism movement in over-visited destinations, and the Sustainable Development Goals are addressed with scholarly care, equipping students with the conceptual tools to think critically rather than simply memorise. The updated case studies — particularly the expanded coverage of African and Asian markets — address a longstanding critique of Anglo-European bias in tourism pedagogy. As a core reference for undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, it remains a benchmark against which comparable texts are measured: comprehensive, current, and methodologically sound.Prof. Rami K. Isaac, Associate Professor in Tourism Studies, Bethlehem University, Palestine“This is an excellent text which makes a significant contribution to our understanding of tourism. The breadth of topics covered coupled with the use of many contemporary examples and cases makes this a superb book for all tourism students, academics and professionals.”Dr Crispin Dale, Senior Lecturer in Tourism, University of Wolverhampton, UK

• Part 1. Understanding Tourism. 1. Introduction to Tourism: Themes, Concepts and Issues. 2. The Evolution and Development of Tourism. 3. Understanding Tourism Demand. 4. Understanding the Tourist as a Consumer. Part 2. Understanding the Tourism Sector. 5. Understanding and Managing Tourism Supply: An Introductory Framework. 6. Technology and Tourism: Themes, Concepts and Issues. 7. Travel Intermediaries: Tour Operators and Agents. 8. Transporting the Tourist. 9. Visitor Attractions. 10. Tourism Accomodation and Hospitality Services. Part 3. Managing Tourist Operations and Communicating with the Visitor. 11. Human Resource Management in Tourism. 12. Tourism and Entrepreneurship. 13. The Role of the Public Sector in Tourism. 14. Marketing Tourism. 15. Marketing Tourism Destinations. Part 4. The Impact of Tourism. 16. Economic Impacts. 17. Social and Cultural Impacts. 18. Environmental Impacts. 19. The Challenge of Sustainability. Part 5. Trends and Themes in the Use of Tourist Resources. 20. Urban Tourism. 21. Rural Tourism. 22. Coastal and Resort Tourism. 23. Tourism in the Developing World. Part 6. Managing Tourism Activities. 24. Planning and Managing the Tourist Experience. 25. Tourist Health and Safety: Global Challenges for Tourism. 26. Event Tourism. 27. The Future of Tourism. Glossary.