| Description |
1 online resource (421 pages) |
| Series |
Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice ; v. 7 |
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Bridging tourism theory and practice.
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| Contents |
Front Cover; The World Meets Asian Tourists; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction: Meeting Asian Tourists; Introduction; Asia and Asian Tourists; Examining the Data; The Visibility of Asian Tourists; Theoretical Perspectives; Conclusion; Chapter 2 Laws and Regulations Shaping Outbound Tourism: The Case of China; Introduction; Evolution of Tourism Policies/Regulations; Tourism Legislation; The Tourism Law; Visa Facilitation; Conclusion; Chapter 3 Making Sense of Seasons; Introduction; Tourism Seasonality in Asia; Impacts of Seasonality on Destinations; Research Method |
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Institutional Holidays in Key Asian CountriesOutbound Seasonality Patterns; Key Holidays and Festivals; Conclusion; Chapter 4 Media Representations of Chinese Outbound Tourists' Behavior; Introduction; Chinese Outbound Tourists' Behavior; Being Good Tourists; Social Representations Theory; Research Methods; Research Results; Conclusion; Chapter 5 Learning by and Learning from Outbound Chinese Group Tourists; Introduction; Learning from Outbound Tourism; The Cultural Legacy of Chinese History and Confucius; Research Methods; Blog Studies; Interview Studies; Questionnaire Studies |
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Research ResultsBlog Studies; Interview Studies; Questionnaire Studies; Forces Influencing Learning Outcomes; Conclusion; Chapter 6 Managing Asian Tourists on Long-Haul Flights; Introduction; Understanding and Managing Cultural Differences; Study Methods; Study Results; Chinese Passengers; Incident Analysis; Indian Passengers; Incident Analysis; Japanese Passengers; Incident Analysis; Korean Passengers; Incident Analysis; Commonalities and Cultural Diversity; Crew Perspectives; Qualities to Manage Cultural Situations; Conclusion |
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Chapter 7 Thai Tourists on Tour: The Practice of Designing Successful ToursIntroduction; Thai Group Tourists; Thai Tourists and Itineraries; Research Methods; Study Results; Whisky Tour in the United Kingdom; Holocaust Memorial Tour in Poland; King Bhumibol's Childhood in Lausanne; Conclusion; Chapter 8 Enclave Resorts in Mauritius: Modifying Services for Chinese Tourists; Introduction; Tourism Development in Mauritius; Promoting Mauritius in China; Enclave Resorts Model; Study Methods; Study Results; Cultural Behavior; Food and Beverage; Language; Facilities and Service Experiences |
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ConclusionChapter 9 Italian Cathedrals and Chinese Tourists: Management Implications; Introduction; The China Link to Europe; Research Methods; Research Procedures; Study Results; Conclusion; Chapter 10 Australia's Food Tourism Experiences and the Korean Market; Introduction; Trends in Australia's Food Tourism; Korean Tourism Markets to Australia; Korean Tourists' Preferences and Perceptions; A Sense of Landscapes; A Sense of Local Food Experience; Multicultural Food and Ethnic Restaurants; Health Conscious Markets and Healthy Food Shopping; Challenging Issues for Food Tourism Development |
| Summary |
The movement of Asian citizens across continents now occurs on an unprecedented scale. What are the interests of Asian tourists and what are the impacts on host communities? This book addresses questions about Asian tourist contact with unfamiliar countries and cultures and the implications for the marketing, planning and policy of tourist markets |
| Notes |
Conclusion |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Asians in mass media.
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Asians -- Public opinion
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Tourists -- Public opinion
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Tourism industry.
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Business & Economics -- Industries -- Hospitality, Travel & Tourism.
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Asians in mass media
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Asians -- Public opinion
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Jafari, Jafar
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| ISBN |
9781785602184 |
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1785602187 |
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9781785602191 |
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1785602195 |
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