The substantative knowledge base for travel and tourism: a systems model

David S. Solan

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The substantative knowledge base for travel and tourism: a systems model

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Authors:

David S. Solan

Year:

1992

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Vander Stoep, Gail A., ed. 1992. Proceedings of the 1991 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium; 1991 April 7-9; Saratoga Springs, NY. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-160. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 187-189.

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Abstract

Strategies for education and professional preparation in travel and tourism have generally been based in traditional tourism-related disciplines providing somewhat narrow perspectives of the tourism phenomenon. The need exists for models that provide comprehensive, holistic perspectives of travel and tourism. This paper presents one such systems model showing that travel and tourism is both a complex social phenomenon and also an industry or application area. The model may provide a solid foundation (philosophy) for study and managerial practice in travel and tourism.

Parent Publication

Proceedings of the 1991 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium

Citation

In: Vander Stoep, Gail A., ed. 1992. Proceedings of the 1991 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium; 1991 April 7-9; Saratoga Springs, NY. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-160. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. p. 187-189.