The World Meets Asian Tourists

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The World Meets Asian Tourists
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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction: Meeting Asian Tourists
	Introduction
	Asia and Asian Tourists
		Examining the Data
		The Visibility of Asian Tourists
		Theoretical Perspectives
	Conclusion
Chapter 2 Laws and Regulations Shaping Outbound Tourism: The Case of China
	Introduction
	Evolution of Tourism Policies/Regulations
		Tourism Legislation
		The Tourism Law
		Visa Facilitation
	Conclusion
Chapter 3 Making Sense of Seasons
	Introduction
	Tourism Seasonality in Asia
		Impacts of Seasonality on Destinations
		Research Method
		Institutional Holidays in Key Asian Countries
		Outbound Seasonality Patterns
		Key Holidays and Festivals
	Conclusion
Chapter 4 Media Representations of Chinese Outbound Tourists’ Behavior
	Introduction
	Chinese Outbound Tourists’ Behavior
		Being Good Tourists
		Social Representations Theory
		Research Methods
		Research Results
	Conclusion
Chapter 5 Learning by and Learning from Outbound Chinese Group Tourists
	Introduction
	Learning from Outbound Tourism
		The Cultural Legacy of Chinese History and Confucius
		Research Methods
			Blog Studies
			Interview Studies
			Questionnaire Studies
		Research Results
			Blog Studies
			Interview Studies
			Questionnaire Studies
		Forces Influencing Learning Outcomes
	Conclusion
Chapter 6 Managing Asian Tourists on Long-Haul Flights
	Introduction
	Understanding and Managing Cultural Differences
		Study Methods
		Study Results
		Chinese Passengers
			Incident Analysis
		Indian Passengers
			Incident Analysis
		Japanese Passengers
			Incident Analysis
		Korean Passengers
			Incident Analysis
		Commonalities and Cultural Diversity
		Crew Perspectives
		Qualities to Manage Cultural Situations
	Conclusion
Chapter 7 Thai Tourists on Tour: The Practice of Designing Successful Tours
	Introduction
	Thai Group Tourists
		Thai Tourists and Itineraries
		Research Methods
		Study Results
			Whisky Tour in the United Kingdom
			Holocaust Memorial Tour in Poland
			King Bhumibol’s Childhood in Lausanne
	Conclusion
Chapter 8 Enclave Resorts in Mauritius: Modifying Services for Chinese Tourists
	Introduction
	Tourism Development in Mauritius
		Promoting Mauritius in China
		Enclave Resorts Model
		Study Methods
		Study Results
			Cultural Behavior
		Food and Beverage
		Language
		Facilities and Service Experiences
	Conclusion
Chapter 9 Italian Cathedrals and Chinese Tourists: Management Implications
	Introduction
	The China Link to Europe
		Research Methods
		Research Procedures
		Study Results
	Conclusion
Chapter 10 Australia’s Food Tourism Experiences and the Korean Market
	Introduction
		Trends in Australia’s Food Tourism
	Korean Tourism Markets to Australia
		Korean Tourists’ Preferences and Perceptions
			A Sense of Landscapes
			A Sense of Local Food Experience
			Multicultural Food and Ethnic Restaurants
			Health Conscious Markets and Healthy Food Shopping
		Challenging Issues for Food Tourism Development
	Conclusion
Chapter 11 Theme Parks Greet Chinese Tourists
	Introduction
	Managing Theme Parks
		Guest Satisfaction in US Theme Parks
		Guest Satisfaction in Chinese Theme Parks
		Florida Context and Visitor Trends
		Research Methods
		Study Results
	Conclusion
Chapter 12 Cross Cultural Aspects of International Guidebooks: Asian Tourists in South Central Europe
	Introduction
	Asian Tourists to South Central Europe
		Study Methods
		Guidebooks’ Representation of Iconic Sacred Sites
			St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna
			Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zagreb
			St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest
			St Nicolas’s Cathedral in Ljubljana
	Conclusion
Chapter 13 Communist Connections? Chinese Tourists in Croatia
	Introduction
	Factors Influencing Chinese Tourism to Croatia
		China’s Interest in the CEE Countries
		Chinese-Croatian Relations through History
		Chinese Tourism in Croatia
		Chinese Tourist Behavior in Croatia
	Conclusion
Chapter 14 Interpreting Australian Landscapes for Chinese Tourists
	Introduction
	Landscape Perceptions and Preferences
		Interpreting Landscapes in Tourism
		Chinese Tourism in Natural Areas
		Interpreting Landscapes for Chinese Tourists
		Chinese Perceptions of Australian Landscapes
	Conclusion
Chapter 15 Talking About New Chinese Tourists: Managers’ Perspectives
	Introduction
	Stakeholders’ Attitudes to New Chinese Tourism
		Context of the Study
		Study Methods
		Study Findings
			Stakeholders’ Perspectives towards Chinese Outbound Tourism Management
			Stakeholders’ Attitudes toward Different Chinese Futures
	Conclusion
Chapter 16 Imagination, Anime and Japanese Tourists Abroad
	Introduction
	Japanese Outbound Tourism in Review
		Brief History of Japanese Outbound Tourism
		Screen-Based Images of Places
		Anime Pilgrimage in Japan
			Miyazaki Anime Films and Nature
			World Masterpiece Theater
			Commonality between Miyazaki Anime and World Masterpiece Theater
		Cases of Anime
			“Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” (Kazeno Tanino Naushika)
			“Laputa: Castle in the Sky” (Tenkuno Shiro Raputa)
			Hybrid Cases: “Anne of Green Gables” and “A Dog of Flanders”
	Conclusion
Chapter 17 Young Chinese Tourists: Travel Patterns and Future Plans
	Introduction
	Tourism Patterns and Future Plans
		Sampling and Instrumentation
		Sample Characteristics
		Multi-Destination Preferences
		Trip Length
		Prospective Travel Trajectory
		Factors Affecting Trip Choices
	Conclusion
Chapter 18 Singapore: International Students’ Stepping Stone to the World
	Introduction
	Indian Student Travel
		Study Methods
		Study Results
		Previous Travel Experience
	Conclusion
Chapter 19 Conclusion: Theoretical and Managerial Considerations
	Introduction
	Theoretical Lenses
		Applying the Theoretical Lenses
		Technological Assistance
		Strategic Issues
	Direction
About the Authors
References
	Further Reading