The Economics of Recreation, Leisure and Tourism
By John Tribe

List of Exhibits

Chapter 1: Introduction

Objectives and learning outcomes
Exhibit 1.1: Private sector leisure revolution in communist China
Exhibit 1.2: Privatization in the skies of Europe

Chapter 2: Recreation, Leisure and Tourism organizations

Objectives and learning outcomes
Exhibit 2.1: Nationalization of Air India
Exhibit 2.2: The Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) (UK)
Exhibit 2.3: Post-flotation: Thomson shares sink then get lifeline
Exhibit 2.4: Trade weighs taking the plunge
Exhibit 2.5: Sony Corporation s mission statement

Chapter 3: The Market for Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Products

Objectives and learning outcomes
Exhibit 3.1: UK seaside resorts: from superiority to inferiority
Exhibit 3.2: Skiing: unpacking the price
Exhibit 3.3: New York s smoke-free regulations: effects on employment and sales in the hospitality industry
Exhibit 3.4: Airline reputation study finds Singapore Airlines and Southwest Airlines soaring
Exhibit 3.5: From dreams to nightmares on a Greek island
Exhibit 3.6: Carry on cruising
Exhibit 3.7: Touts to be tackled

Chapter 4: Demand: Time Preference, Elasticity and Forecasting

Objectives and learning outcomes
Exhibit 4.1: Price elasticity of demand: a worked example
Exhibit 4.2: Polishing the crown jewels David Bowen
Exhibit 4.3: Aircraft set to for take-off

Chapter 5: Supply and Costs

Objectives and learning outcomes
Exhibit 5.1: A worked example
Exhibit 5.2: High fixed costs for art galleries
Exhibit 5.3: Perfect pizzas, synergies Chez Gerard and a marriage made in hell?

Chapter 6: Market Structure and Pricing

Objectives and learning outcomes
Exhibit 6.1: Chelsea fans: sold out
Exhibit 6.2: Orchestras conduct research into pricing
Exhibit 6.3: Seven types...
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