En route with Tourism is an introductory text for students and practitioners. It explains the foundational concepts of tourism, the socio-economic and ecological impacts of the industry. It also provides practical guidelines on accommodation, catering, transport and attractions. This text addresses legislation and policies which affect the South African tourism industry, as well as the practicalities of tourism planning and development. While focusing on the South African tourism industry, En route with Tourism does not lose sight of South Africa’s place within the global tourism industry.

Key Features

• Learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter;

• Definitions highlighted throughout the text;

• Diagrams and tables complementing concepts and text;

• Review questions and assignments at the end of each chapter; and

• A list of related websites.

Chapter 1 The tourism phenomenon

1.2 What is tourism?

1.3 What is a tourist?

1.4 What is the tourism product?

 1.5 Aspects of tourism

1.6 The impact of tourism

1.7 Advantages of tourism

1.8 The negative impact of tourism

1.9 Tourism systems

1.10 Intermediaries

1.11 Determinants of tourism37

1.12 Reasons why people travel

1.13 Reasons why people do not travel

Chapter 2 A historical perspective

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The ancient period

2.3 The kingdom/empire period

2.4 The decline and revival period

2.5 The grand tour period

2.6 The transition period

2.7 The modern period

2.8 A perspective on South African tourism

Conclusion

Chapter 3 Tourism in a globalised society

3.2 Understanding globalisation

3.3 Conceptualisation of the paradigm shift of globalisation

3.4 Global trends in travel and tourism

3.5 Challenges for the future

3.6 Guidelines for improving South Africa as a global tourism destination

3.7 New tourism trends

Chapter 4 The economic impact of tourism

4.2 Economic concepts

4.3 The demand and supply of tourism

4.4 Impact on key economic indicators

4.5 Recording of economic data

4.6 Domestic tourism

Chapter 5 The social impact of tourism

5.2 The host community

5.3 A theoretical perspective

5.4 Aspects influencing residents’ opinions

5.5 Social impacts on a host community

5.6 Tourism and the local community: Planning and management issues

5.7 Practical application of research: Events

Chapter 6 The ecological impact of tourism

6.2 Carrying capacity

6.3 The biomes of South Africa

6.4 The impact of tourism on the environment

6.5 The relationship between tourism development and the community

6.6 The new seven wonders of nature

Chapter 7 Transport

7.2 Transport as a tourist attraction

7.3 A historical perspective

7.4 Modes of transport

7.5 The influence of distance on travel

7.6 Intermediaries

7.7 Conclusion

Chapter 8 Accommodation and catering

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Hospitality: A historical perspective

8.3 Types of accommodation

8.4 Demand and supply

8.5 Planning for accommodation

8.6 Catering

8.7 Conclusion

Chapter 9 Attractions

9.2 Types of attractions

9.3 Lessons learnt

Chapter 10 Tourism legislation and policy

10.2 Legal relationships

10.3 The role of legislation with regard to tourism

10.4 The role and position of government

10.5 Classification of tourism-related legislation

10.6 National tourism-related legislation

10.7 International law

10.8 Policy formulation

Chapter 11 Tourism planning and development

11.2 Characteristics of tourist markets

11.3 Problems pertaining to planning and development

11.4 Forecasting of demand

11.5 Government involvement

11.6 Planning of tourism facilities

11.7 Planning

Chapter 12 Tourism as a science

12.2 What is science?

12.3 The four platforms

12.4 Tourism as a science

12.5 Development of the scientific foundation

12.6 The expected future of tourism as a science

12.7 The future of tourism

12.8 Future challenges for South African tourism