Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional
Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional

Author: Marc Mancini

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9781949667028

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This special 5th Canadian edition of the bestselling Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional offers a fresh approach to destination geography. It argues that geography provides the foundation for the entire travel, tourism and hospitality industries and that travel professionals need to know not just the facts about places, but also how to sell them to the traveling public. Selling Destinations features: In-depth exploration of the nations, regions and cities that Canadian travelers favor most. Sales and marketing factors, such as visitor profiles, their preferences, motivations and misgivings, as well as other sales and marketing considerations. Hundreds of photos, maps, charts and graphics that help organize the content for the reader and make geography come alive. Detailed information on climate, attractions, transportation, sample itineraries and cultural patterns. Mini case studies, map exercises and creative activities that pull together each chapter's content to create an interactive and entertaining learning experience. A style that is relaxed, informal and enjoyable, not unlike a leisure vacation itself.

Worldwide Destinations
Worldwide Destinations

Author: Brian Boniface

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-31

Total Pages: 896

ISBN-13: 1317450523

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Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism is a unique text that explores tourism demand, supply, organisation and resources for a comprehensive range of destinations and every country worldwide. The seventh edition is brought up to date with features such as: An exploration of current issues such as climate change, sustainability, mobilities, emerging markets, demographic changes and the social impacts of tourism. New and updated case studies throughout More emphasis on emerging countries in Africa and Asia. Improved full colour presentation, packed with useful learning resources such as location maps, discussion questions and assignments to aid understanding. Online resources for lecturers and students including: multiple choice questions per chapter, power points, web links and video links The first part of the book comprises thematic chapters which detail the geographic knowledge and principles required to analyse the tourism appeal of destinations. The subsequent division of the book into regional chapters enables the student to carry out a systematic analysis of a particular destination, by providing insights on cultural characteristics as well as information on specific places. Worldwide Destinations is an invaluable resource for studying every destination in the world, by explaining tourism demand, evaluating the many types of tourist attractions and examining the trends that may shape the future geography of tourism. This thorough guide is a must-have for any student undertaking a course in travel and tourism.

Selling Destinations
Selling Destinations

Author: Marc Mancini

Publisher: Delmar Pub

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 519

ISBN-13: 9780538634502

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Selling Destinations is the resource travel professionals from all sectors of the industry need to greatly enhance their knowledge of the major and secondary destinations around the world, and to increase sales. The sales-geography philosophy is supported by essential information that will help travelers make the most of their experiences. The author provides detailed information on travel to the destination, local modes of transportation, trip highlights, day trips, lodging options and allied destinations. You will find analysis as to why a person typically travels to the destination covered and the types of individuals who chose particular destinations, helping the travel professional make the right recommendations for the customer. Sales strategies focus on extra services that yield extra income for almost all travel professionals. The reader will find case studies and hypothetical situations that help them apply their newly gained knowledge.

Selling Destinations
Selling Destinations

Author: Marc Mancini

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2008-12-04

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 9781428321427

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SELLING DESTINATIONS has been the travel professional's definitive guide to matching travelers with the destinations that are most appropriate for them. Informative and tightly organized, the book is a visual encyclopedia, with hundreds of maps, charts, and other illustrative materials. Detailed information on attractions, climate, lodging, and cultural patterns as well as sample itineraries and profiles of typical visitors to each destination round out the coverage. New To This Edition: Fully updated and expanded information on climate, modes of travel, local customs, lodging, itineraries, major attractions, and, of course, sales strategies. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.