National Geographic Learning's visual geography of travel and tourism / Jan Van Harssel, Richard Jackson, Lloyd Hudman

By:

Van Harssel, Jan [author]

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Material type: Text

TextBoston, MA : Stanford, CT : National Geographic Learning ; Cengage Learning, c2015Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xxix, 564 pages : col. illustration, col. maps ; 28 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781133951261
1133951260 (hardback)

Other title:

Visual geography of travel and tourism

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LOC classification:

G155 A1 V217N 2015

Contents:

World maps -- Geography and tourism -- Geography and tourism of the United States of America -- Geography and tourism in Canada -- Geography and tourism in Mexico and Central America -- Geography and tourism in the Caribbean -- Geography and tourism in South America -- Geography and tourism in Europe -- Geography and tourism in Russia and its neighbors -- Geography and tourism in the Middle East -- Geography and tourism in Africa -- Geography and tourism in Asia -- Geography and tourism in Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of the South Pacific.

Summary: "Produced in partnership with the National Geographic Society, this remarkable book helps you master the basic tenets of world geography while exploring established and emerging tourist destinations worldwide. The book begins with an overview of geographic concepts and an introduction to the global tourism industry, including the perspective of both hosts and guests. World destinations are covered in twelve sections divided into short, easy-to-digest chapters, each presenting regional geographic information and physical, cultural, and touristic details specific to individual countries and locations. Each destination features a flag, National Geographic map, descriptive introduction from the National Geographic Atlas of the World, key facts and data, travel and cultural tips, and information on significant tourist destinations and attractions. Each section contains National Geographic articles in the features "Insider Info," "Through the Visitor's Eyes," "City Highlights," and "Preserving the Future." In addition to extensive updates to reflect the latest trends and developments in world tourism, the Fifth Edition now features a vibrant, full-color design. Ideal for avid travelers and aspiring hospitality, travel, and tourism professionals, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING's VISUAL GEOGRAPHY OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM, Fifth Edition, is an engaging and informative guide to the world's varied and appealing destinations."-- Publisher description.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books - Printed	PERPUSTAKAAN GUNASAMA HAB PENDIDIKAN TINGGI PAGOH Main Library General	G155 A1 V217N 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		11100345681
Books - Printed	PERPUSTAKAAN GUNASAMA HAB PENDIDIKAN TINGGI PAGOH Main Library General	G155 A1 V217N 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		11100347034

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Produced in partnership with the National Geographic Society, this remarkable book helps you master the basic tenets of world geography while exploring established and emerging tourist destinations worldwide. The book begins with an overview of geographic concepts and an introduction to the global tourism industry, including the perspective of both hosts and guests. World destinations are covered in twelve sections divided into short, easy-to-digest chapters, each presenting regional geographic information and physical, cultural, and touristic details specific to individual countries and locations. Each destination features a flag, National Geographic map, descriptive introduction from the National Geographic Atlas of the World, key facts and data, travel and cultural tips, and information on significant tourist destinations and attractions. Each section contains National Geographic articles in the features "Insider Info," "Through the Visitor's Eyes," "City Highlights," and "Preserving the Future." In addition to extensive updates to reflect the latest trends and developments in world tourism, the Fifth Edition now features a vibrant, full-color design. Ideal for avid travelers and aspiring hospitality, travel, and tourism professionals, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING's VISUAL GEOGRAPHY OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM, Fifth Edition, is an engaging and informative guide to the world's varied and appealing destinations."-- Publisher description.

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