Tourism and the Lodging Sector

by Timothy,Dallen

• ISBN13: 9780750686594
• ISBN10: 0750686596
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781136433986
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Tourism and the Lodging Sector is a pioneering book, the first text of its kind to examine the lodging sector from a tourism perspective. The book highlights the importance of the lodging sector in tourism as a major income generator and essential part of the travel experience.The book offers an international perspective on topics such as sustainability, security, economic development, technology and globalization. The issues, concepts and management concerns facing this industry are examined, highlighting important topics such as:the place of accommodations in tourism and vice versathe social, ecological and economic implications of lodging developmentmanagement and restructuring issues in a globalizing industrysustainable tourism and the accommodation sectorcross-sectoral linkages between lodging, food services, gaming, conferences, and other intermediariesthe interaction between supply and demandsafety and security in tourism and lodging.Tourism and the Lodging Sector critically examines a wide range of lodging establishments from an industry and social science perspective, drawing parallels and distinctions between the various types of accommodation, from campgrounds for the cost-conscious or adventurous outdoor traveler, to luxury, 5-star resorts, and more innovative accommodation such as tree-house hotels and ecolodges.Essential reading for students of tourism this book is an indispensable guide, unprecedented in the field of tourism management.Dallen J. Timothy is Professor, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USA Victor B. Teye is Associate Professor, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USA * High profile authors approach lodging from a tourism perspective * Includes treatment of booming trends like timeshare and mobile lodging * Takes a global perspective on topics such as sustainability, economic implications and information technology

Author Biography

Dallen J. Timothy is Professor, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USA Victor B. Teye is Associate Professor, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USA

Table of Contents

List of Figure and Tables	p. vii
Tourism and Tourist Accommodations	p. 1
Contemporary Issues in the Lodging Sector	p. 11
Demand for Lodging and Tourism	p. 13
Current Issues in Human Resources, Structural Change, and e-Commerce in the Global Lodging Sector	p. 29
The Socio-Economic Implications in the Destination	p. 47
Globalization and Inclusiveness in the Lodging Sector	p. 63
Accommodations and the Green Movement	p. 81
Safety and Security Issues in a Globalizing World	p. 101
Food and Beverage Services, Gaming and Conferences	p. 117
Tourist Lodging Types and Forms	p. 131
Hotels, Motels and Resorts	p. 133
Second Homes and Timeshares	p. 155
Small-Scale Boutique Accommodations: Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Lodges, Farm Stays and Pensions	p. 177
Mobile Lodging	p. 197
Youth Hostels and Backpacker Accommodation	p. 213
Camping	p. 227
Novelty and Alternative Lodging	p. 239
Critical Issues and the Future of Lodging	p. 259
Index	p. 263
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