Travel and Tourism Management:
Library Resources

Dictionaries | Industry Information | Advertising, Marketing, & Demographics | Career Information | Environmental Information | Country Information | Recommended Databases | Web Sites

Dictionaries

Dictionary of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, 2^nd ed.    Ref G155 .A1M397 1996

Specialized terms currently used in this industry. Coverage includes: business and employment, environmental issues, European integration, food and catering, forms and types of tourism and recreation, and travel-related illness.

The Dictionary of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, 3^rd ed.    Ref G155 .A1 M433 1990

Intended for both the traveler and the travel professional, this dictionary covers the technical language of hospitality, travel and tourism. Appendices list travel associations, periodicals, journals and newsletters.

Industry Information

Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources    Ref Desk HF5338 .E88 2003

Arranged by industry or topic, this is a good starting point for finding a list of trade associations, specialized journals, statistics sources, internet sites, and databases to consult.

Standard and Poor’s Industry Surveys    Ref Reserve HG4961 .S682  See also Pace Library Databases: NetAdvantage for an online version.

This service is divided by industry. Each industry booklet gives an overview of the industry, a forecast with discussion, and a list of the top companies within the industry along with ratios and other statistics for both the industry and individual companies. See specifically the booklets covering “Lodging and Gaming” and “Airlines”.

Dun and Bradstreet/Gale Industry Handbook    Ref Reserve HF5035 .D86 2000 (vols. 1-5; vol. 4 is Entertainment and Hospitality)

This new handbook series has sections which give an industry overview, industry statistics, financial norms, a company directory, ranking, mergers and acquisitions, associations, consultants, trade information sources, and the trade shows.

Travel Industry World Yearbook    Ref G155 .A1 B54 (1984- ;latest *2001* on Reserve)

An annual travel publication covering all aspects of the industry.

Travelers’ Use of the Internet    Ref Reserve G155 .U6 T76 2000

This telephone survey was conducted by The Travel Industry Association in 1999. Topics covered include use of the Internet, use of traditional sources, satisfaction with Internet, and plans for the future.

Domestic Travel Market Report    Ref Reserve G155 .U6 T74 2000

Focusing on domestic travel and prepared by the Travel Association of America, statistics and tables are given for visitor volume, market share, trip characteristics, and demographics for U.S. resident travel.

Global Tourism: The Next Decade    Ref Reserve G155 .A1 G49 1995

Edited by William Theobald, this collection of essays deals with the problems facing the tourism industry. Overcrowding, crime and prostitution, resident-host conflicts, and destruction of natural resources are some of the topics covered.

Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies    Ref Reserve G155 .A1 M2 2000

Introductory basic college textbook on tourism.

Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Research, a Handbook for Managers and Researchers, 2^nd ed.    Ref G155 .A1 T6578 1994

Research concepts, approaches, methodologies, measures, and techniques important to the study of tourism are presented along with an extensive bibliography. Among the topics covered are the social impact of tourism and frameworks for assessing tourism’s environmental impacts.

Business Travel Planner    Ref TX907 .O34 Summer 2003

Detailed information on cities, airports and hotels. More than 300 maps. Frequent Traveler Programs and Special Offers are included.

Hotel and Travel Index    Ref TX907 .H59 Winter 2002-03

Guide to hotel policies, special programs, current discounts and package plans. Directory also includes reference to hotels that specialize in meetings, groups and incentive travel.

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Advertising, Marketing & Demographics

Statistical Abstract of the United States    Ref HA 202 (1880- ;latest at Ref. Desk and on Reserve)

Annual publication of the U.S. Census Bureau giving the highlights of statistics gathered on a regular basis by both government and private sources. In some cases, relevant web sites are given. A wide range of topics such as: health, population, education, crime, travel and foreign country information are covered. The Statistical Abstract is also available in an abbreviated format on the web at: http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/01statab/stat-ab01.html

Ad $ Summary    Ref Reserve HF5801 .A18 (1973-2002)

Published by Competitive Media Reporting, this annual covers advertising expenditures in 10 major media. The service also covers expenditures for brands which spend $25.000 or more a year. The main section is arranged by brand/parent company. There are also tables showing rankings and advertising by product category.

Lifestyle Market Analyst    Ref Reserve HF5415.33 .U6 L54 2003

This annual SRDS publication is divided into four main areas: 1. Market profiles of 210 geographic designated markets. 2. Lifestyle profiles of 75 lifestyle interests including several covering travel. 3. Consumer segment profiles arranged according to demographic characteristics such as age, income, and marital status, and 4. Consumer Magazines and Direct Marketing Lists arranged by lifestyle.

Market Share Reporter    Ref 5410 .M37 (1991- ;latest on Reserve)

A compilation of market share tables published on an annual basis. The tables are taken from a variety of business publications. Indexes arranged by company name, brand name, product/service type, and geographic area are included.

Best Customers; Demographics of Consumer Demand    Ref HC 79 .C6 R87 2001

Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this study attempts to show who the best and biggest customers are for hundreds of individual products and services. Several sections related to travel are included.

Marketing in Travel and Tourism, 2^nd   G155 .A1 M475 1994

A text covering the basic concepts and principles of marketing as they are applied to tourism and travel worldwide.

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Career Information

Occupational Outlook Handbook    Ref Reserve HF5381 .A1 O36 2002-03

Published annually by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the handbook gives outlook, salary expectations, job descriptions, and sources of career information for various occupations. This title is also available on the Internet (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) along with its companion journal Occupational Outlook Quarterly. Online version is 2002-03

Career Opportunities in Travel and Tourism    Ref Reserve G155.5 .H39 1995

Information on more than 70 travel related jobs. Each entry has a career profile that gives essential information such as salary, prerequisites, and duties for each job.

Environmental Information

The Encyclopedia of the Environment    Ref GE10 .E53 1994

Produced by the Rene Dubos Center for Human Environments, this single-volume encyclopedia addressing a wide range of environmental issues including travel and tourism. Each topical essay suggests sources for further reading.

Environmental Ethics    Ref GE42 .P35 1997

Environmental issues are examined from an ethical viewpoint in this handbook which also includes a directory of organizations, a glossary, biographical sketches, and bibliographies of other resources.

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Country Information

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations    Ref G 63 W67 2004 (vols. 1-6)

This encyclopedia has standardized entries for all countries. General demographic, social, political, governmental, geographical, and business information are given for each country included. There is even a short entry on each country’s travel and tourism.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life    Ref GN333 .W67 1998 (vols. 1-4)

A Companion volume to the Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations. This four volume set is arranged by geographic region and explores the ways of life among 500 or more culture groups. Among the issues covered are: clothing, rites of passage, living conditions, cultural heritage, and folk crafts.

Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State    http://travel.state.gov

Travel information from the U.S. State Department.  See especially Background Notes and  Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets.

CDC Travelers' Health    http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes health information for travelers.  See "Destinations" to find out if there are any special health concerns in your country. 

 

International Travel and Health http://www.who.int/ith/

The Word Health Organization also publishes destination-specific health information for international travelers.

Export.gov - Market Research www.export.gov/marketresearch.html

Click on Country and Industry Market Reports to find information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries.

Country Studies: Area Handbook Series    http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html

Country studies from the Federal Research Service of the Library of Congress.  Note the date of the information given for your country (some of the information is dated).

Culturegrams    Ref GT150 C85 2002 (vols. 1-2)

This two-volume work covers the culture and traditions of more than 170 nations.

Countries and Their Cultures    Ref GN307 .C68 2001 (vols. 1-4)

A four-volume set arranged alphabetically by country. Included are cultural summaries, country maps, photographs, and an index.

Hieros Gamos    http://www.hg.org/

Links to legal information from countries around the world.  Usually provides links to the Ministry of Tourism and other government agencies.

Holiday Symbols    Ref GT3930 .T48 2000

A guide to the legend and lore behind the people, places, food, animals, and other symbols associated with holidays. Coverage is worldwide.

The World Bank Group    http://www.worldbank.org

Go to the "Countries and Regions" section to see key development indicators for your country.

The World Factbook    http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

CIA publication describing the geography, government, people, economy and infrastructure of the world's countries.

NOTE: You can also find current, high quality country information on the web.  For a list of useful websites for country research, click on Internet Resources from the library home page, then use the pull-down menu to select Country Information as your subject research area.

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Recommended Databases

You can access Pace Library databases from the library home page.  Click on Databases, then use the pull down menus to select your databases.

For information on travel and tourism, try the following databases: ABI/Inform, Business and Company Resource Database,  Business Source Premier, Academic Search Premier, Research Library, Lexis-Nexis, PsycINFO (for articles on the psychological aspects of travel and for personnel psychology) and Sociological Abstracts (This is the only database which indexes the following journals:  Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, and Leisure Studies). 

The following table lists journals that are available through the Pace Library, either in print or online:

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Web Sites

The following web sites pertain to travel and tourism in general.  For web sites dealing with international travel destinations, go to the library home page (http://library.pace.edu) and click on Internet Resources.  Choose the category Country Information from the pull-down menu labeled "Subject Research Area," or see the specific web sites listed in the Country Information section above.

Ecotourism Society’s Ecotourism Explorer   http://www.ecotourism.org

If you are an eco-traveler or an eco-professional, you will find fact sheet, guidelines, and more on this site.

ITA Tourism Industries    http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/free

Statistical highlights of the International Trade Administration’s studies on travel and tourism are presented here.

Smith Travel Research    http://www.str-online.com

An independent research association which specializes in the lodging industry, this site offers some global lodging statistics.

Business Travel News    http://www.btnonline.com

This electronic journal focuses on corporate business travel. Limited search capabilities allow one to search an archive. Links exist for upcoming trade shows.

Hotel and Motel Management    http://www.hotelmotel.com/

This electronic journal carries articles on various lodging industry topics along with corporate profiles for hotels and related businesses.

American Hotel and Lodging Association    http://www.ahla.com

Hosted by the trade association, this site offers lodging industry profiles, top 50 brands, and industry related links.

Travel Industry Association of America    http://www.tia.org

Click on Research to see reports, statistics and trend analyses dealing with the U.S. and international travel industries.  The Government Affairs area reports on TIA's federal lobbying efforts.

World Travel and Tourism Council    http://www.wttc.org  As of 9/17/02, site says it's been revised. Check back soon?

Go to the "Economic Research" area to see information on the impact of tourism on countries around the world.

WTO - World Tourism Organization    http://www.world-tourism.org/

Much of the information on this site is available to members only.  Click on "Facts and Figures" for free access to selected world tourism statistics.

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