Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries

How did people think about listening in the ancient world, and what evidence do we have of it in practice?

Uniquely authoritative and wide-ranging in its scope, The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church is the indispensable reference work on all aspects of the Christian Church.

Why do we worship as we do?

Viewed through a politico-economic lens, Nordic countries share what is often referred to as the 'Nordic model', characterised by a comprehensive welfare state; higher spending on childcare; more equitable income distribution; and lifelong-learning policies.

The growth of peer-to-peer (P2P) accommodation has been remarkable.

The seven sacraments - baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, reconciliation, anointing, marriage and ordination - are the core of the Christian tradition.

Explores how contemporary context and Anglican liturgical tradition can be fused together to create engaging and transformative worship.

This book examines and addresses the particular character of urban tourism occurring in the global South.

This book identifies and describes five megatrends  that will define the landscape of the Travel,  Tourism & Hospitality industry, with a particular focus on the European context.

This book features a selection of articles from the 2024 International Conference on Management, Tourism and Technologies (ICMTT'24), held at the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, in Cusco, Peru, between May 9 and 11, 2024.

“Wolfe does an exemplary job of detailing the ceremonies performed at Mecca and the reasons behind them .

Storytelling-Case Archetype Decoding and Assignment Manual (SCADAM) reviews cultural and tourism/hospitality applications of Carl Jung's work on archetypes in shaping behavior and unconscious/conscious thought.

Bringing Ritual to Mind explores the psychological foundations of religious ritual systems.

Within the past 10 years 'Religious Tourism' has seen both economic and education-sector growth on a global scale.

The first general critique of the interpretations of animal sacrifice established by Walter Burkert, the late J.

Emotional intelligence is the capability to recognize, use and manage one's own emotions and those of others.

Most Christians worship on a regular basis on the Lord's Day.

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Tourism presents a collection of readings that represent an essential and authoritative reference on the state-of-the-art of the interdisciplinary field of tourism studies.

Gathering the outcomes of the 27th annual international eTourism conference ENTER2020, this book presents new research, innovative systems and industry case studies on the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in travel and tourism.

"e;Among the symbols with which the liturgy deals, none is more important than this assembly of believers.

Patterson follows the fortunes of Virgil's Eclogues from the Middle Ages to our own century.

Christians have often admired and venerated the martyrs who died for their faith, but for a long time thought that the bodies of martyrs should remain undisturbed in their graves.

A people's lifestyle is one thing, their death-style another.

Much ritual studies scholarship still focuses on central religious rites.

This title provides an enquiry into the sacramental theology of Chauvet, Heidegger and Benedict XVI.

Managing Religious Tourism provides a global view of the tools and resources used in demand and supply management, in the context of pilgrimage and religious tourism.

This book presents advances in the research of various entities in the world, which are working on the application of technology or management in tourism.

"e;Takes readers systematically through the entire research process from the formulation of the aim to the presentation of the dissertation.

This book presents a comparative study on various issues regarding legal aspects of cruises - mainly, the importance of the cruise business, the impact of cruise tourism, general and specific rules applicable to cruises, liability issues, cruise passengers as consumers, package travel, labor rules for cruise workers, relevant rules on ports (e.

This book provides an in-depth analysis of and discussion about the relationship between green tourism, economic growth and globalization.

Framed within basic marketing principles, Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality & Events highlights the global shift in tourism demographics today, placing a particular emphasis on the role of digital technology and its impact on travel products and services.

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The findings of the Church of England's Weddings Project, presented in a helpful handbook format.

The marketing of tourist destinations requirescontinuous strategic planning and decision making.

David Harrison has contributed to the academic study of tourism over the last 30 years.

International Case Studies in the Management of Disasters presents a diverse range of case studies on how disasters, both natural and manmade, are being managed globally.

Preaching remains a central feature of almost all Christian worship.

Pilgrimage in Practice: Narration, Reclamation and Healing provides an interdisciplinary approach to the topic.

These easy-to-use guidebooks help the well-meaning guest of any other faith feel at ease, participate to the fullest extent possible, and avoid violating anyone's religious principles or hurting their feelings.

Tourism Management: managing for change is a complete synthesis of tourism, from its beginnings through to the major impacts it has on today's global community, the environment and economy.

Russia, the largest country in the world, has untapped tourism potential.

A revised and updated third edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises.

Great Sacred Music, a free lunchtime event of spoken word and music for choirs and congregations, is a regular feature of the life at witness of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

The measurement of tourism, for example analysing competitiveness and evaluating tourism projects, is not an easy task.

Travellers today face many challenges from risk and safety issues.

Pastoral Forms and Attitudes delves into the evolution of pastoral literature, showcasing its adaptability across genres and historical periods while retaining its thematic core.

Tourism marketing has long been considered as a branch of traditional marketing.

Increased interest in handicrafts has led to more people becoming artisans both as a hobby and a business activity, making Artisan Entrepreneurship a growing phenomenon.