Tour Operators and Operations: Development, Management and Responsibility

This textbook covers the fundamentals of business and the relationship between tour operators and destinations, focusing on the sustainability of both parties. It is the first textbook to provide in-depth content on tour operators and operations, written by authors with industry, research, and teaching experience. It includes international and highly topical case studies, exercises, and discussion questions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2017
Publisher: CABI Publishing

The creation and distribution of packaged holidays are at the heart of this comprehensive text, which delves into the fundamentals of business and the intricate relationship between tour operators and destinations. With a particular emphasis on sustainability, it examines the profound impacts and influences of tour operations and practices on the various destinations within the broader context of tour operator responsibility. Spanning the entirety of this crucial component of the tourism sector, the text reflects the recent shift towards more bespoke and personalized holiday experiences, moving away from traditional sun, sea, and sand offerings. Recognizing the growing significance of tour operators among the major emerging economies worldwide, this book serves as a pioneering textbook that offers an in-depth exploration of the industry and its operations. Authored by experts with extensive industry, research, and teaching experience, it provides a wealth of information on a wide range of popular eco, nature, and adventure trips, as well as an array of niche and specialized products. Packed with international and highly topical case studies, exercises, and discussion questions, Tour Operators and Operations: Development, Management, and Responsibility serves as a fundamental text for students of tourism.

Weight: 834g
Dimension: 246 x 190 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780648231