Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, Sixth Canadian Edition

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Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism is a concise, easy-to-read overview of the Canadian tourism industry. Beginning with a history of the industry’s development, Snapshots proceeds to highlight the interrelation of the various components of the industry, as well as the impact of tourism on the Canadian economy, culture, and environment. The Sixth Canadian edition has been updated and reorganized to conform to the new North American Industrial Classification System’s five sectors of tourism and features a chapter devoted to each segment. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM 1 Understanding Tourism The Early Beginnings of Tourism The Canadian Tourism Product: An Overview The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Understanding Tourism Terminology Tourism Sector Associations and Organizations 2 Tourism Guests and Hosts Guests: Customer of Tourism Products and Services Why Travel? The Barriers to Travel The Tourism Host Tourism’s Impact on Cultures and Societies The Federal Government and Tourism 3 Planning, Developing, and Marketing a Destination The Five Components of a Tourist Destination The Life Cycle of a Destination Planning for Tourism Putting Plans into Action: Reflecting Back on the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Tourism Development Six Key Factors to a Tourism Destination Area’s Success What Slows Tourism Growth? Understanding and Marketing the Unique Tourism Product PART TWO: COMPONENTS OF TOURISM 4 Transportation Selecting a Mode of Transportation Travel by Air Travel by Land Automobile and Recreational Vehicle Travel Rail Travel Motor Coach Travel Travel by Water Cruise Industry Travel at Destination Public Transportation 5 Accommodations Lodging History and Trends Making Guests with Disabilities Comfortable Ownership and Organization Classifications within the Accommodations Industry Marketing the Accommodations Industry 6 Food and Beverage History of the Food Service Industry The Division in Food Service Restaurant Consumers Marketing the Restaurant Business Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry 7 Recreation Canada’s Attractions Ownership Cultural Attractions: Public and Non-profit Attractions that Entertain: Private/Commercial 8 Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Parks and Crown Lands Adventure Tourism Outdoor Recreation Tourism’s Impact on the Environment 9 Events Events Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings Difficulties in Sponsoring an Event Managing Events 10 Travel Services The History of Tours Wholesaling Travel Agencies Incentive Travel 11 Tourism Services Government Agencies Tourism Associations and Organizations Marketing Services Research and Consulting Miscellaneous Services PART THREE: THE FUTURE OF TOURISM 12 Challenges and the Future Societal Changes that Affect Tourism Ethics and Tourism Issues of Concern in the Sector Terrorist Threats Other Global Concerns Trends in the Tourism Sector Tourism Challenges Appendix: Tourism Education Councils Contact Information Glossary A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Credits Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z