Cultural Tourism
- ISBN-10
- 0702171859
- ISBN-13
- 9780702171857
- Series
- Cultural Tourism
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 340
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Juta and Company Ltd
- Author
- Milena Ivanovic
Description
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.
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