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Table of contents :
Front Cover
The World Meets Asian Tourists
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction: Meeting Asian Tourists
Introduction
Asia and Asian Tourists
Examining the Data
The Visibility of Asian Tourists
Theoretical Perspectives
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Laws and Regulations Shaping Outbound Tourism: The Case of China
Introduction
Evolution of Tourism Policies/Regulations
Tourism Legislation
The Tourism Law
Visa Facilitation
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Making Sense of Seasons
Introduction
Tourism Seasonality in Asia
Impacts of Seasonality on Destinations
Research Method
Institutional Holidays in Key Asian Countries
Outbound Seasonality Patterns
Key Holidays and Festivals
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Media Representations of Chinese Outbound Tourists’ Behavior
Introduction
Chinese Outbound Tourists’ Behavior
Being Good Tourists
Social Representations Theory
Research Methods
Research Results
Conclusion
Chapter 5 Learning by and Learning from Outbound Chinese Group Tourists
Introduction
Learning from Outbound Tourism
The Cultural Legacy of Chinese History and Confucius
Research Methods
Blog Studies
Interview Studies
Questionnaire Studies
Research Results
Blog Studies
Interview Studies
Questionnaire Studies
Forces Influencing Learning Outcomes
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Managing Asian Tourists on Long-Haul Flights
Introduction
Understanding and Managing Cultural Differences
Study Methods
Study Results
Chinese Passengers
Incident Analysis
Indian Passengers
Incident Analysis
Japanese Passengers
Incident Analysis
Korean Passengers
Incident Analysis
Commonalities and Cultural Diversity
Crew Perspectives
Qualities to Manage Cultural Situations
Conclusion
Chapter 7 Thai Tourists on Tour: The Practice of Designing Successful Tours
Introduction
Thai Group Tourists
Thai Tourists and Itineraries
Research Methods
Study Results
Whisky Tour in the United Kingdom
Holocaust Memorial Tour in Poland
King Bhumibol’s Childhood in Lausanne
Conclusion
Chapter 8 Enclave Resorts in Mauritius: Modifying Services for Chinese Tourists
Introduction
Tourism Development in Mauritius
Promoting Mauritius in China
Enclave Resorts Model
Study Methods
Study Results
Cultural Behavior
Food and Beverage
Language
Facilities and Service Experiences
Conclusion
Chapter 9 Italian Cathedrals and Chinese Tourists: Management Implications
Introduction
The China Link to Europe
Research Methods
Research Procedures
Study Results
Conclusion
Chapter 10 Australia’s Food Tourism Experiences and the Korean Market
Introduction
Trends in Australia’s Food Tourism
Korean Tourism Markets to Australia
Korean Tourists’ Preferences and Perceptions
A Sense of Landscapes
A Sense of Local Food Experience
Multicultural Food and Ethnic Restaurants
Health Conscious Markets and Healthy Food Shopping
Challenging Issues for Food Tourism Development
Conclusion
Chapter 11 Theme Parks Greet Chinese Tourists
Introduction
Managing Theme Parks
Guest Satisfaction in US Theme Parks
Guest Satisfaction in Chinese Theme Parks
Florida Context and Visitor Trends
Research Methods
Study Results
Conclusion
Chapter 12 Cross Cultural Aspects of International Guidebooks: Asian Tourists in South Central Europe
Introduction
Asian Tourists to South Central Europe
Study Methods
Guidebooks’ Representation of Iconic Sacred Sites
St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zagreb
St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest
St Nicolas’s Cathedral in Ljubljana
Conclusion
Chapter 13 Communist Connections? Chinese Tourists in Croatia
Introduction
Factors Influencing Chinese Tourism to Croatia
China’s Interest in the CEE Countries
Chinese-Croatian Relations through History
Chinese Tourism in Croatia
Chinese Tourist Behavior in Croatia
Conclusion
Chapter 14 Interpreting Australian Landscapes for Chinese Tourists
Introduction
Landscape Perceptions and Preferences
Interpreting Landscapes in Tourism
Chinese Tourism in Natural Areas
Interpreting Landscapes for Chinese Tourists
Chinese Perceptions of Australian Landscapes
Conclusion
Chapter 15 Talking About New Chinese Tourists: Managers’ Perspectives
Introduction
Stakeholders’ Attitudes to New Chinese Tourism
Context of the Study
Study Methods
Study Findings
Stakeholders’ Perspectives towards Chinese Outbound Tourism Management
Stakeholders’ Attitudes toward Different Chinese Futures
Conclusion
Chapter 16 Imagination, Anime and Japanese Tourists Abroad
Introduction
Japanese Outbound Tourism in Review
Brief History of Japanese Outbound Tourism
Screen-Based Images of Places
Anime Pilgrimage in Japan
Miyazaki Anime Films and Nature
World Masterpiece Theater
Commonality between Miyazaki Anime and World Masterpiece Theater
Cases of Anime
“Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” (Kazeno Tanino Naushika)
“Laputa: Castle in the Sky” (Tenkuno Shiro Raputa)
Hybrid Cases: “Anne of Green Gables” and “A Dog of Flanders”
Conclusion
Chapter 17 Young Chinese Tourists: Travel Patterns and Future Plans
Introduction
Tourism Patterns and Future Plans
Sampling and Instrumentation
Sample Characteristics
Multi-Destination Preferences
Trip Length
Prospective Travel Trajectory
Factors Affecting Trip Choices
Conclusion
Chapter 18 Singapore: International Students’ Stepping Stone to the World
Introduction
Indian Student Travel
Study Methods
Study Results
Previous Travel Experience
Conclusion
Chapter 19 Conclusion: Theoretical and Managerial Considerations
Introduction
Theoretical Lenses
Applying the Theoretical Lenses
Technological Assistance
Strategic Issues
Direction
About the Authors
References
Further Reading