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050 _aG155 A1
_bV217N 2015
100 1 _aVan Harssel, Jan
_eauthor
245 0 0 _aNational Geographic Learning's visual geography of travel and tourism /
_cJan Van Harssel, Richard Jackson, Lloyd Hudman
246 3 0 _aVisual geography of travel and tourism
250 _aFifth edition
264 1 _aBoston, MA :
_bNational Geographic Learning ;
_aStanford, CT :
_bCengage Learning,
_cc2015
300 _axxix, 564 pages :
_bcol. illustration, col. maps ;
_c28 cm.
336 _atext
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aWorld 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.
520 _a"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.
650 0 _aTravel
650 0 _aTourism
700 1 _aJackson, Richard
_eauthor
700 1 _aHudman, Lloyd E.
_eauthor
710 2 _aNational Geographic Learning (Firm)
710 2 _aCengage Learning (Firm)
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