Entrepreneurship in tourism:

"The development of tourism has historically been characterised by enterprising individuals. Small businesses are the backbone of the tourism and hospitality industry. However, entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process have long been marginal topics within tourism scholarship. This is a...

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Main Author: Walmsley, Andreas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Routledge 2019
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Summary:"The development of tourism has historically been characterised by enterprising individuals. Small businesses are the backbone of the tourism and hospitality industry. However, entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process have long been marginal topics within tourism scholarship. This is a critical, yet accessible, introduction to the subject. Structured into twelve chapters, this book takes an intuitive step-by step progression through entrepreneurship in tourism: context, theoretical perspectives and definitions; the entrepreneurial process from concept to reality; the business plan; marketing, employment and strategy to growth, policy context and future directions. Featuring learning outcomes, 'reflective practice' activities and a range of international case studies that encourage critical thinking and practical applications, this is essential reading for anyone studying tourism degree programmes at undergraduate and graduate level"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XV, 238 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9781138048768
9781138048775