02160nam a22002177a 4500020001800000041000900018082002000027100002800047245006000075260003200135300001500167504003700182520134300219546001301562650004701575650005901622650007401681650005701755650006801812650006201880  a9781788824231  aeng-  a338.4791bPAR-W  aParks, Zishan eauthor.  aWorld Tourism in the New Millennium /cBy Zishan Parks   aUK:bED- TECH PRESS,c2024.  axii, 331p.  aIncludes bibliography and index.  aSince the beginning of time humans have traveled. Food, water, safety or acquisitions of resources (trade) were the early travel motivations. But the idea of travel for pleasure or exploration soon emerged. Travel has always depended upon technology to provide the means or mode of travel. The earliest travelers walked or rode domesticated animals. Tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries that delivers a travel experience, including transportation, accommodations, eating and drinking establishments, retail shops, entertainment businesses, activity facilities and other hospitality services provided for individuals or groups traveling away from home. The World Tourism Organization (WTO) claims that tourism is currently the world's largest industry with annual revenues of over $3 trillion dollars. Tourism provides over six million jobs in the United States, making it the country's largest employer. Presenting models and techniques for tourism forecasting at the outset, the book "e;World Tourism in the New Millennium"e; makes elaborate discussion on current and future scenario of tourism in North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This unique presentation on current and future tourism scenario is a must for students, teachers, tour consultants, tour guides, tourists and general public.  aEnglish.  aTourismvTrendsx21st-century developments  aGlobal tourismvStudiesxEconomic and cultural impacts  aSustainable tourismvPracticesxEnvironmental and policy perspectives  aTravel industryvAnalysisxGrowth and transformation  aHospitality industryvStudiesxChallenges in the new millennium  aEconomic developmentvTourism's rolexGlobal perspectives