Interpretation and Tour Leadership

Interpretation and Tour Leadership

Author: Nimit Chowdhary

Publisher: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd

Published: 2022-06-27

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1911635972

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A complete manual to tour guiding based on the author’s first-hand experience of training more than 3000 tour guides. Packed with real life international case studies, each chapter follows a thorough pedagogic structure with features such as training objectives, key terms, theory highlights, assignments, further reading and links to videos.


Tour Guiding

Tour Guiding

Author: Chiranjib Kumar C.

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-05-08

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781533143808

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A complete training manual for aspiring tourist guide, escorts and tourism students. The book contains a professional approach of guiding and covers almost all important points that is required to become a perfect and demanding tour guide.It covers guiding concept, environment, ethics, role and responsibilities, story telling techniques, commentary, skills and qualities, etiquette of guide, do's and don'ts, dealing with difficult questions, presentation, describing monuments and cultural products, planning tour to packaging, dealing with emergency, Guide Association, Guidelines for obtaining training and license etc..This book facilitates easy to learn platform to its readers to become a perfect guide. The book is a complete training manual that helps in professional development. It contains a dynamism of tourism. It also covers tour guiding modules of various universities and institutions imparting vocational education in travel and tourism management


POLITICAL POWER: TOURIST GUIDES (Theoretical Approach)

POLITICAL POWER: TOURIST GUIDES (Theoretical Approach)

Author: Ersin Genç

Publisher: Ersin Genç

Published: 2024-11-10

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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The first book named “Political Power: Tourist Guides” was published in 2021. In this second edition, the author's blog posts between August 2020 and May 2022 offers a different perspective. The analysis and diary style book encompasses the life slices of author in Turkey and Germany. The texts cover the political power of tourist guides on the base of political, religion concepts and important events in the world. The first and second edition also sheds new light on the theory of the guide profession. The third edition of the book aims the base of theorical approach. Three chapters of the book traces democracy, secularism, tourism, conservation, and organizations focusing on the tourist guide issues. The first chapter features “barrier to political powers”. It focuses on the issues of Covid-19, the status change of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which has an important impact on the political power of tourist guides. The second chapter rests on “improvement of political powers”. In the second chapter, the author provides a different insight into different religions such as Alevism in Turkey. He also mentions social structure of Mersin city in the second chapter. The third chapter is “the base of political power”. Intended for the base of the political power, the third chapter usually offers the analysis of tourist guide organizations. Then the book provides you a new theory, new ideas of politics, religion, tourism and tourist guide.


Cultural Tourism

Cultural Tourism

Author: Milena Ivanovic

Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780702171857

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Stressing the interconnectedness of tourism and culture, this valuable handbook explores what tourism industry professionals need to know to succeed. Globalization, landmark attractions, and cultural heritage are among the topics discussed from both international and local perspectives. Each chapter also concludes with a comprehensive series of self-assessment questions and a proposed task that professionals and students can do to enrich their cultural learning experience.


Tourism Ethics

Tourism Ethics

Author: David A. Fennell

Publisher: Channel View Publications

Published: 2006-01-11

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1845412745

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Tourism Ethics applies moral concepts and issues to some of the most vexing tourism dilemmas of the day, through foundational research from many disciplines including biology, psychology, anthropology, geography and philosophy. Areas of emphasis include sex tourism, all-inclusives, ecotourism, justice, rights, deontology and teleology.


Tour Guiding Techniques and Travel Operations in Tourism Management _Diploma Level

Tour Guiding Techniques and Travel Operations in Tourism Management _Diploma Level

Author: CPA John Kimani and Dr. James Scott

Publisher: Finstock Evarsity Publishers

Published: 2023-06-04

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 9914753477

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• Introduction to Tour Guiding Techniques and Travel Operations • Tour Planning and Design • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Tourism • Risk Management and Safety in Tourism • Tour Guiding Techniques and Best Practices • Hospitality and Customer Service in Tourism • Travel Operations and Logistics • Professionalism and Career Development in Tourism


Essential Tour Guides Terminology: Mastering the Language of Travel

Essential Tour Guides Terminology: Mastering the Language of Travel

Author: Sumitra Kumari

Publisher: Sumitra Kumari

Published: 2024-07-08

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13:

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Start a journey into the world of tour guiding with "Essential Tour Guides Terminology: Mastering the Language of Travel". Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to enhance your knowledge or a newcomer eager to enter the vibrant tourism industry, this tour guide book is your essential companion. Explore the intricate language of tour guiding, from general tour guide terms, transportation logistics to accommodation terms. Discover how mastering these fundamental concepts can elevate your guiding skills, enrich guest experiences, and ensure seamless travel operations. Whether you're leading city tours, adventure expeditions, or cultural immersions, this tour guide vocabulary book provides the knowledge and tools to deliver exceptional experiences that resonate with travelers worldwide. Perfect for aspiring tour guides, seasoned professionals, and anyone passionate about travel and cultural exploration, this tour guide glossary book is your gateway to mastering the language of tour guiding and creating unforgettable journeys for your guests.


The Routledge Handbook of Religious and Spiritual Tourism

The Routledge Handbook of Religious and Spiritual Tourism

Author: Daniel H. Olsen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-07-29

Total Pages: 659

ISBN-13: 0429575114

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The Routledge Handbook of Religious and Spiritual Tourism provides a robust and comprehensive state-of-the-art review of the literature in this growing sub-field of tourism. This handbook is split into five distinct sections. The first section covers past and present debates regarding definitions, theories, and concepts related to religious and spiritual tourism. Subsequent sections focus on the supply and demand aspects of religious and spiritual tourism markets, and examine issues related to the management side of these markets around the world. Areas under examination include religious theme parks, the UNESCO branding of religious heritage, gender and performance, popular culture, pilgrimage, environmental impacts, and fear and terrorism, among many others. The final section explores emerging and future directions in religious and spiritual tourism, and proposes an agenda for further research. Interdisciplinary in coverage and international in scope through its authorship and content, this will be essential reading for all students, researchers, and academics interested in Tourism, Religion, Cultural Studies, and Heritage Studies.