This is a key reference guide for the exploration of leisure and outdoor recreation. It reflects the multidisciplinary nature of these fields and contextualizes the leading research and knowledge on key concepts, theories and practices.
This A-to-Z collection of approximately 450 entires covering biographies, profiles of play in cultures around the world, historical descriptions, thematic essays, and varied game and leisure activity explanations
Comprising over one thousand entries, this volume has been written by an international team of contributors to provide a comprehensive guide to both the manifest and hidden dimensions of tourism.
Marine tourism has become one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism industry. With the increased use of marine environments comes the need for informed planning and sustainable management as well as for the education and training of planners, managers and operators.
The objective of this encyclopedia is to serve as an authoritative source of scientific and professional reference for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in the growing field of hospitality management.
Taking a global and multidisciplinary approach, The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism brings together a team of international scholars to examine the travel and tourism industry, which is expected to grow at an annual rate of four percent for the next decade.