Philosophies of Hospitality and Tourism - Giving and Receiving

This book introduces readers to philosophies of hospitality and tourism. It provides insights into classic philosophical concepts and explains how these can inform the actions of tourism stakeholders, practitioners, hosts and tourists. The discussion of philanthropy is a strength of the book and will be important in a post-Covid tourism industry.

About the author

Prokopis A. Christou is a Lecturer in the Department of Hotel and Tourism Management, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus. His research interests include the tourist experience and philosophical issues of tourism.

Summary

This book introduces readers to philosophies of hospitality and tourism. It provides insights into classic philosophical concepts and explains how these can inform the actions of tourism stakeholders, practitioners, hosts and tourists. The discussion of philanthropy is a strength of the book and will be important in a post-Covid tourism industry.

Product details

• Authors: Prokopis A. Christou
• Publisher: Channel View Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781845417376
• ISBN: 978-1-84541-737-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 240 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 470 g
• Series: Aspects of Tourism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous