The economics of tourism destinations. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Norbert Vanhove.
• Other Names: Vanhove, Norbert
• Contents: Chapter 1: Economic characteristics of the tourism sector What is tourism Conceptual definitions Operational or technical definitions Dimensions of travel and tourism Types of tourism Tourism and related concepts Economic characteristics of tourism Is there a tourism industry? Tourist product is an amalgam Tourism is a service activity Tourism products are perishable Seasonality of tourism demand Interdependence of tourism products Relatively low investment costs but high cost of operation Tourism is a growth sector Predominance of SME’s What is a tourism destination? Bibliography Chapter 2 Measurement of tourism Introduction A general Tourism Information System or Destination Management Information System Tourism information system Measurement of day-visitors Tourism Satellite Account Background, definition and objectives The demand perspective The supply perspective The TSA tables WTO tourism statistics Tourism and/or holiday surveys The typical tourism surveys in the UK. Holiday surveys Tourism production index - WES The Swiss Tourism Barometer Bibliography Annexe 2.1 : Production accounts of tourism industries and other industries Annexe 2.2 : Domestic supply and internal tourism consumption, by products Chapter 3 Tourism demand Determinants of tourism demand Economic factors: income, time and price Other determinants Trends in tourism demand Globalisation of tourism demand Fragmentation of annual holidays More attention to the environment and the growing importance of eco-tourism Changed values Changed lifestyles More independent tourists as opposed to mass tourism New types of holidays and tourism experience More quality conscious More experienced and educated holidaymakers More flexible tourists Emerging markets Monitoring source markets for destinations Tourism demand worldwide Holiday propensity and holiday frequency Net holiday participation Gross holiday participation Seasonality and policy recommendations Seasonal pattern Possible instruments to stagger holidays Bibliography Chapter 4 Tourism supply Tourism supply in the tourism system Tourism supply, tourist product and life cycle Tourism supply and market structures Perfect competition Monopoly Monopolistic competition Oligopoly Key criteria in the inter-firm competition Supply trends More destinations Concentration movement in the tourism sector Movements in the hotel sector Branding MICE tourism Technological evolution affecting tourism New types of accommodation and attractions Timesharing Cruise All inclusive resorts Theme parks Bibliography Chapter 5 Pricing and taxation in tourism Pricing in tourism Pricing objectives Pricing approaches The Hubbart formula method of determining room rates Break-even analysis Yield management Peak load pricing Pricing and elasticity of demand Tourism and taxation A tourism tax: Why? Who pays the tourism tax bill: the tourist or the producer? Tax receipts not always what is expected Bibliography Chapter 6 Competition and tourism destination Introduction The competitive forces of M. Porter Porter’s generic competitive strategies The determinants of competitive advantage in tourism Factor conditions Demand conditions Related and supporting industries/activities Market structure, rivalry, organisation and strategy Local government The Poon concept Competitive strategies for industry players Strategies for tourism destination &lt
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (358 pages)
• Subjects: 338.4791; Tourism
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781136434471
• Related ISBNs: 113643447X
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