Main topics of study:

Tourism & Tourists:

• What is Tourism?
• The Rise of Tourism
• Tourism Today
• International Tourism
• Domestic Tourism in Britain
• The Tourism Industry
• Case Study

The Geography of Tourism:

• What is the Geography of Tourism?
• Britain’s Inbound & Outbound Tourism Geography
• Tourist Destinations in Britain
• Route Planning in Britain
• Weather & Tourism
• Case Study

Transport:

• Forms of Transport
• Carriers
• Transport Networks
• Case Study

The Retail Travel Trade:

• Travel Agents & Tour Operators
• Case Study

Accommodation & Catering:

• Basic Tourist Requirements
• Serviced Accommodation
• Self-Catering Accommodation
• Catering for Tourists
• Case Study

Tourist Attractions & Business Facilities:

• Trends in Attractions
• Theme Parks
• Business Facilities
• Case Study

Tourism Promotion & Tourist Information:

• National Tourist Organisations
• Regional Tourist Organisations
• Local Tourist Offices
• Tourism Information
• Case Study

The Impact of Tourism on the Environment:

• Tourism & the Environment in Harmony
• Tourism & the Environment in Conflict
• Planning & Managing Tourism
• Case Study

The Impact of Tourism on the Economy:

• Tourism Investments – The Cost of Tourism
• Tourism Returns – The Benefits of Tourism
• Tourism & the Balance of Payments
• Tourism & Employment
• Who Benefits from Tourism Investment?
• Case Study

The Impact of Tourism on Culture & Communities:

• Changing Attitudes of Host Populations
• Cultural Differences
• Reactions of the Host Population to Tourists
• The Impact of Tourism on Culture
• Tourism & Communication Between Cultures
• Case Study

Tourism Employment & Skills:

• Tourism Employment
• Characteristics of Tourism Employment
• Tourism Skills & Attitudes
• Case Study

Reading List

Main Text:

Tourism – R Davidson (Pitman Publishing)