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Mariot's model of tourist flows between two locations is presented, together with a brief description of a related study.
Campbell's model of tourist leisure travel is presented, which describes the travel patterns of three groups of travellers according to their travel motivation (recreation, vacation, or a combination of both).
Two multi-destination travel models are discussed: one proposed by Lue et al. and a second refined by Oppermann. Lue et al.'s model consists of five spatial patterns of tourist movements: single destination, 'en route', 'base camp', regional tour and trip chaining. Oppermann's model is divided into ...
Different theoretical works on tourism are discussed, highlighting how the term 'tourism' has evolved throughout the 20th century. The difference between 'travel' and 'tourism' is also explained, as well as the differences among travellers, tourists and visitors.
Several tourism distribution channels, particularly for airlines, are discussed: the consolidator; virtual travel agencies; airline websites; sales offices and airport counters; self-service kiosk; internet-accessible mobile phones, equipment and locations; and booths.
This chapter defines a transport system and its four physical elements (way, vehicle, power, and terminal). Various criteria for classifying transport are also outlined. Also discussed are the environmental concerns about the growth of tourist mobility, and the growing necessity for transport...
Developed from the Portuguese textbook Teoria do Turismo, the present book provides thorough coverage of all aspects of tourism theory for students and researchers of tourism. This work has an intermediate structure between that of an encyclopaedia and that of a traditional book. It is organized...