Retail and wholesale industries

Focusing on the political economy of the international tourism sector in the era of globalization and its impact in developing contexts, this book employs a case study analysis of South Africa to assess how international tourism as a global system of trade, production, exchange and governance plays out in developing countries.

Exploring the importance of destination branding and destination marketing as well as their implications on sustainability in tourism, this book approaches the topic through the lens of destination image, taking into account the large influence of appearance on tourist attraction.

As with executives and managers in so many other business functions, pricing specialists are being challenged more and more to substantiate the added value of their activities.

Within manufacturing industries, lean manufacturing and systems rooted in lean principles stand out as the most effective tool used to enhance productivity, quality, and comprehensive economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

Post-disaster and post-conflict tourism has recently emerged as a prominent topic of research and considers new risks that jeopardize tourism travel to destinations that have recently experienced climate-related disasters, civil conflicts, and other challenges.

Tourism Development and the Environment: Beyond Sustainability?

Since the introduction of the One Belt, One Road initiative (OBOR), first proposed in late 2013, international scholars have begun to study this new policy and its implications in the global age.

First published in 1971, The Economics of the Distributive Trades is a comprehensive analysis of all sectors of the British retailing sector, written by the then-head of the Research Department of the John Lewis Partnership.

Planning and management for tourism growth is becoming essential in the context of sustainable development.

More than 100 "e;opportunities"e; for students and job seekers!

In the last decade, with the success of review sites and online commentaries and the increased accessibility of travel information online, the job of a traditional travel journalist is being challenged.

Although 'VUCA' is not a new term, the features of the world it describes, a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment, have never been more valid.

Dieses Lehrbuch behandelt die wichtigsten multivariaten Analysemethoden, dies sind Regressionsanalyse, Varianzanalyse, Diskriminanzanalyse, Kreuztabellierung und Kontingenzanalyse, Faktorenanalyse, Clusteranalyse, Kausalanalyse (LISREL), multidimensionale Skalierung und Conjoint-Analyse.

This is the first book dedicated to the scrutinization of Myanmar's unofficial foreign exchange market, its roots in restrictive administrative controls on foreign exchange and international trade, and its effects on the country's economic performance.

Mega-events represent an important moment in the life of a city, providing a useful lens through which we may analyse their cultural, social, political and economic development.

Large and medium sized retailers have increased their international operations substantially over the last 25 years.

Fifteen years after its commercial launching, the Internet has become the second most imp- tant distribution channel (after high street retailing) and a major source of customer infor- tion and empowerment (Urban 2003, 2005; Constantinides/Fountain 2008).

The use of sporting and other mega-events to bring about transformation of socially deprived areas of major cities is becoming an increasingly important part of the raison d'etre for hosting such events, especially given the immense costs involved and the current economic climate.

What do wild animals mean to humans?

The UNESCO World Heritage Convention has become one of the most successful UN instruments for promoting cultural diplomacy and dialogue on conservation of cultural and natural heritage.

This book brings together issues of social justice and the neglect of a sustainable orientation to the tourism workforce.

Geographic space is a fundamental and essential construct of the physical reality within which we live, move, and construct our world.

Ethical Dilemmas in the Creative, Cultural and Service Industries enhances professional ethical awareness and supports students' development of skills for ethical decision-making in these growing sectors.

First Published in 2003.

Events are increasingly used instrumentally to achieve goals of society such as cultural development, destination branding or economic development.

This book offers new insights into value co-creation in the context of sport management.

As the world faces many serious challenges informed, courageous and mindful leadership is needed for a better future.

Tourism Geography develops a critical understanding of how different geographies of tourism are created and maintained.

Over the past ten to fifteen years there has emerged an increasing concern with mobility in the social sciences and humanities.

Around the world every year very many students have to complete dissertations or theses as part of their undergraduate or masters studies in tourism and related subjects.

Authenticity and Authentication of Heritage presents an assimilation of chapters that critically address some of the key emerging areas associated with authenticity.

Cross-Cultural Behaviour in Tourism: Concepts and Analysis is important reading for those in the following areas of industry: * Tourism: illustrates the importance of cultural background in the tourist experience and how it is a major determinant in repeat visitation * Marketing: provides an understanding of the cultural background of a destination that is vital when formulating successful marketing strategies * Management: provides valuable examples on how cultures influence tourist behaviour and decision-making, helping managers to develop cross-cultural skills and deal with tourists from diverse cultural backgrounds Tourism is a service industry where people from different nationalities meet.

Digital Privacy in the Marketplace focuses on the data ex-changes between marketers and consumers, with special ttention to the privacy challenges that are brought about by new information technologies.

Mobile Commerce wird als Online-Kanal der Zukunft dargestellt, der insbesondere durch die rasante Verbreitung von Smartphones und Tablet-Computer getrieben wird und dem auch für die nächsten Jahre stürmische Wachstumsraten in Aussicht gestellt werden.

Water control and management have been fundamental to the building of human civilisation.

This Element examines the early-twentieth century rare book trade from the perspectives of British and American collectors and dealers.

This book is about promising collaborative avenues for connecting Finland and India with value propositions for enterprises, consumers and investors worldwide.

Highlighting an important emerging trend in FDI to Africa, this book consists of important contributions focusing on an increase in trade and investment between African countries.

Heritage tourism has become an increasingly significant component of the global tourism industry, particularly in countries striving to diversify away from sea, sand and sun.

After decades of operating off-the-backfoot and protecting and conserving nature perceived as under threat, conservationists are becoming proactive and creative in the face of habitat loss, agricultural intensification and climate change.

Analyses of contemporary tourism planning and policymaking practice at local to global scales is lacking and there is an urgent need for research that informs theory and practice.

This book provides an in-depth examination of the growing Asian tourism market and consumption in Arctic destinations.

In the fall of 1990, the Danish government started a comprehensive research pro- gramme to improve the competitiveness of the Danish food sector: The Research and Development Programme in the Danish Food Sector (Det F!

A Cultural History of Shopping was a Library Journal Best in Reference selection for 2022.

This book is about taking a theory, pricing, and translating it into an operational practice that can be used by a company on an everyday basis easily with maximum results.

The third International congress of Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, TechnoHeritage 2017, was held in Cadiz, from 21 to 24 May 2017, under the umbrella of the TechnoHeritage network.

Tourist visits used to be a less common activity in the past.

This timely book critically evaluates the factors which shape an events industry as it develops, with the aim of helping to narrow the disparate behaviours and practices of organisers within the global marketplace of international events.