Tourism Economics and Policy by Larry Dwyer (English) Paperback Book

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This revised edition incorporates new material on the sharing economy, AI, surface and marine transport, resident quality of life issues, the price mechanism, the economic contribution of tourism, and tourism and economic growth. It remains an accessible text for students, researchers and practitioners in tourism economics and policy.

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Since the publication of the first edition of this seminal textbook, the tourism economics landscape has undergone many changes. In this concise revised edition, the authors have incorporated new approaches and ideas influencing tourism economics and policy. This includes discussions of the implications of the sharing economy and its effect on industry structure in accommodation and transport, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques that are being increasingly employed in tourism forecasting. It also includes new material on surface and marine transport, resident quality of life issues, the price mechanism, the economic contribution of tourism, tourism and economic growth, and tourism and sustainable development. It remains an important and accessible text for students, researchers and practitioners in tourism economics and tourism policy.

Author Biography

Larry Dwyer is Visiting Research Professor at University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. He is also Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Australia and University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.Peter Forsyth is Adjunct Professor, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.Wayne Dwyer is a former Senior Lecturer in economics and finance at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Tourism Demand and SupplyChapter 1. The Demand for TourismChapter 2. Tourism SupplyChapter 3. The Price MechanismChapter 4. Tourism and Market StructureChapter 5. Strategic Pricing in TourismPart 2 Tourism ForecastingChapter 6. Forecasting Tourism DemandPart 3 Tourism's Economic Contribution and Economic ImpactsChapter 7. Economic Contribution of TourismChapter 8. Measuring Economic Contribution: Tourism Satellite AccountsChapter 9. Economic Impacts of TourismChapter 10. Economic Evaluation of Special EventsPart 4 Tourism Investment and TaxationChapter 11. Investment by Tourism FirmsChapter 12. Investment in Tourism InfrastructureChapter 13. Taxation of TourismPart 5 Tourism and TransportChapter 14. Tourism and TransportPart 6 Tourism and the EnvironmentChapter 15. Valuing Tourism's Environmental EffectsChapter 16. Economic Instruments and Environmental Protection in TourismPart 7 Tourism, Growth and SustainabilityChapter 17. Tourism and Economic GrowthChapter 18. Tourism and Sustainable DevelopmentPart 8 Destination CompetitivenessChapter 19. Destination CompetitivenessPart 9 Future DirectionsChapter 20. Future Directions in Tourism Economics

Review

This second edition shows that the authors have been continuously improving the relevance and readability of the text with the latest research findings in tourism economics. It is very well written and the flow and logic of the writing is appropriate and easily accessible for students, researchers and practitioners. * Haiyan Song, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong *This revised edition covers a wide range of key topics in tourism economics updated to reflect latest trends in scholarship. The book provides students and researchers with tools to understand the latest changes affecting the tourism industry globally and to support private and public sector decision making to deliver desirable economic outcomes. * Neelu Seetaram, University of Huddersfield, UK *I am pleased to recommend the second edition of Tourism Economics and Policy. This textbook is a rich resource for students, practitioners and scholars who want to enhance their knowledge and understanding on the subjects of tourism and economics. It provides a comprehensive picture of the main operations and activities in the tourism industry. * Mark Anthony Camilleri, University of Malta, Malta *

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Comprehensive textbook covering the latest approaches and ideas which influence tourism economics and policy globally

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Since the publication of the first edition of this seminal textbook, the tourism economics landscape has undergone many changes. In this concise revised edition, the authors have incorporated new approaches and ideas influencing tourism economics and policy. This includes discussions of the implications of the sharing economy and its effect on industry structure in accommodation and transport, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques that are being increasingly employed in tourism forecasting. It also includes new material on surface and marine transport, resident quality of life issues, the price mechanism, the economic contribution of tourism, tourism and economic growth, and tourism and sustainable development. It remains an appropriate and accessible text for students, researchers and practitioners in tourism economics and tourism policy.

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This second edition shows that the authors have been continuously improving the relevance and readability of the text with the latest research findings in tourism economics. It is very well written and the flow and logic of the writing is appropriate and easily accessible for students, researchers and practitioners.

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Comprehensive textbook covering the latest approaches and ideas which influence tourism economics and policy globally

Details ISBN1845417313 Author Wayne Dwyer Publisher Channel View Publications Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 1845417313 ISBN-13 9781845417314 Pages 640 Edition 2nd Format Paperback Imprint Channel View Publications Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 338.4791 DOI 10.21832/DWYER7314 Publication Date 2020-01-14 Language English Series Number 5 UK Release Date 2020-01-14 AU Release Date 2020-01-14 NZ Release Date 2020-01-14 Edition Description 2nd edition Series Aspects of Tourism Texts Alternative 9781845417321 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this

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