An introduction to the geography of tourism

Front Cover
Title Page
Brief Contents
Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface to the Third Edition
List of Abbreviations
Part I: The Geography of Tourism
1
Geography and Tourism
	Geography
	Tourism
	Geography and Tourism
		Geographic Concepts
		Regional Geography
		Topical Geography
	Tourism Geography
	Tourism Geographers
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
2
Basic Concepts in Tourism
	The Demand Side
		Tourism
		Tourists
		Tourist Motivations
		Types Of Demand
		Factors In Demand
	The Supply Side
		Tourism
		Tourism Attractions
		The Tourism System
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
3
Overview of Tourism Products
	Beach Tourism or Sun, Sea, and Sand (3S) Tourism
	Sex and Romance Tourism
	Nature Tourism
	Sport, Adventure, and Adrenaline Tourism
	Rural and Urban Tourism
	Cultural and Heritage Tourism
	Food and Beverage Tourism
	Drug Tourism
	Dark Tourism
	Slow, Digital-Free, and Wellness Tourism
	Medical and Birth Tourism
	Event and MICE Tourism
	Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) and Roots Tourism
	Service Tourism
	And More
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
Part II: The Geographic Foundation of Tourism
4
The Historical Geography of Tourism
	Premodern Travel
		Roman Tourists
		Pilgrims
		Explorers And Travelers
	The Evolution of Modern Tourism
		The Grand Tour
		Resort Tourism
	Twentieth-Century Tourism
		Tourism In The Jim Crow Era
		The Digital Revolution
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
5
The Transport Geography of Tourism
	The Evolution of Transportation and Tourism
	The Transport System
		Surface Transport
		Water Transport
		Air Transport
		Space Transport
	Directions in Research
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
6
The Physical Geography of Tourism
	Resources, Barriers, and the Tourism Resource Audit
	The Physical System, Physical Geography, and Tourism
		Meteorology, Climatology, And Tourism
			Weathre and Climate as a Resource and a Barrier for Tourism
			Climate Change Impacts
		Hydrology, Oceanography, And Tourism
			Water as a Resource and a Barrier For Tourism
			Climate Change Impacts
		Geomorphology And Tourism
			Landforms as a Resource and a Barrier For Tourism
			Climate Change Impacts
		Biogeography And Tourism
			Biodiversity as a Reource and a Barrier For Tourism
			Climate Change Impacts
	Climate Change and Tourism
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
7
The Human Geography of Tourism
	Cultural Geography and Tourism
		Culture As A Resource And A Barrier For Tourism
		Authenticity
	Urban Geography, Rural Geography, and Tourism
		Urban Areas As A Resource And A Barrier For Tourism
		Rural Areas As A Resource And A Barrier For Tourism
		Creativity
	Political Geography and Tourism
		Political Factors As A Resource And A Barrier For Tourism
		Conflict And Terrorism
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
Part III The Geography of Tourism Effects
8
The Economic Geography of Tourism
	Economic Benefits of Tourism
		Tourism Employment
		Income, Investment, And Economic Development
	Economic Costs of Tourism
		Tourism Employment
		Income, Investment, And Economic Development
	Factors in Economic Effects
	Knowledge and Education
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
9
The Social Geography of Tourism
	Social Benefits of Tourism
		Personal Development
		Social Development
		Preservation
		Crisis Response
	Social Costs of Tourism
		Missed Opportunities
		Culture Clash
		Declining Quality Of Life
		Cultural Erosion
	Factors in Social Effects
	Knowledge and Education
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
10
The Environmental Geography of Tourism
	Environmental Benefits of Tourism
		Improvement
		Maintenance
		Preservation
	Environmental Costs of Tourism
		Resource Consumption
		Pollution
		Landscape Destruction
		Climate Change
	Factors in Environmental Effects
	Knowledge and Education
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
11
Sustainable Tourism Development
	Sustainable Development
	Sustainable Tourism Development
	The Evolution of Destinations
	Planning, Developing, and Managing Destinations
		Planning
		Development
		Management
	Sustainable Tourism Initiatives
	Sustainable Tourists
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
Part IV: Tourism and Place
12
Tourism and Representations of Place
	Place Representations
		Popular Media
		Travel Media
		Travel Guidebooks
	Place Promotion
	Promotional Strategies
	Promotional Media
	Place Demarketing
	Consequences of Representations
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
13
Tourism, Representations of Place, and Social Media
	Place Promotion
		Adapting To Social Media
		Learning From Social Media
	Place Representations
		Social Media Users
		Social Media Influencers
	Consequences of Representations
		Authenticity
		Contributing To And Combatting Overtourism
		Virtual Communities
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
14
Experiences of Place in Tourism
	Places and Tourism
	Sense of Place
	Experience of Place
		Guided Tours
		Independent Travel
		Tourist Demographics
			Solo Independent Female Tourists
			Black Tourists
			And More
	Consumption of Places
	Virtual Experiences of Place
	Conclusion
	Key Terms
	Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author