Marketing In Travel And Tourism

Now in its third edition, the best-selling text, Marketing in Travel and Tourism, explains the principles and practice of marketing as they are increasingly being applied in the global travel and tourism industry. Building on the success of previous editions, the authors have completely revised the text to reflect the changes in the travel and tourism industry in the 21st century. International examples and case studies drawn from recent practice in several countries are used throughout the text. Case studies emphasising the role of ICT include: Microburners, Travel Inn (budget hotels), RCI Europe, the Balearic Islands, and ICT and the role of the Internet in international NTO strategies. With its comprehensive content and user friendly style, Marketing in Travel and Tourism third edition takes the reader from an initial definition of the subject matter through to the application of marketing in the travel and tourism industry, discussing crucial components such as planning strategy and the marketing mix, making it an indispensable text for both students and practitioners alike.

An explanation of the concepts and principles of marketing as they are increasingly being applied in the travel and tourism industry. Numerous examples are used throughout the text, which are drawn from recent practice in several countries.

South Africa is well positioned to capture an increasingly large share of the international travel and tourism market. This book provides an introduction to the marketing of travel strategy market segmentation, marketing research and marketing planning.

Exploring the principles of marketing as they are applied to the travel and tourism industry, this revised text includes new chapters on campaign planning and performance evaluation. Case studies illustrate the book, drawn from recent practices in countrie

Tourism marketing has long been considered as a branch of traditional marketing. However, in recent years, tourism marketing has gone through fundamental changes: the pursuit of global strategies based on strategic alliances, the breakdown of commercial borders and advances in new technology have all facilitated the commercialisation of tourism products. This book sets out to examine the changes shaping the international marketing of tourism and travel. The book begins in defining the role of international marketing in tourism and describes the strategic marketing process, from analysis and strategy formulation to implementation techniques. It provides the marketing theory for the rest of the text. Part two focuses on specific issues that are currently influencing tourism marketing. As such, it explains how technology is affecting the way tourism firms operate, the impact and influence of environmental awareness, human resource strategy and service quality on tourism marketing. Finally, it presents the strategic responses of each of the sub-sectors - hospitality, air transport, tour operation, travel agency and the tourism destination - to the pressures of the changing tourism industry. The International Marketing of Travel and Tourism is aimed at final year undergraduate and postgraduate students of tourism providing a strategic approach to marketing within this growing sector.

The fourth edition of Marketing for Tourism provides an introduction to the general theory of marketing and its application in the various sectors of the travel and tourism industry. This leading text has been fully revised and updated to take account of recent changes within this dynamic and fast-moving sector. A number of in-depth case studies compliment a strong pedagogical structure throughout the book, including learning objectives, illustrations, examples, end-of-chapter questions and issues for discussion. Clearly laid out and accessibly written, the book is ideal for students taking modules on Marketing for Tourism within undergraduate degrees in Tourism, Marketing and Business Studies. It is also suitable for postgraduate, professional and conversion courses in Tourism.

Focuses on marketing strategies implemented in tourism services firms and includes a collection of papers related to specific marketing strategies. This title presents the application of specific marketing strategies such as experiential marketing, branding, target marketing, relationship marketing and e-marketing in tourism.