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Rosen Research Guides
This guide is designed to help you begin researching topics relating to
the travel and tourism industries. For more assistance, please Ask a Rosen Librarian.
A printable version of this guide is also available:
Travel & Tourism PDF (121 KB).
Finding Books about the Travel & Tourism
Industries
--- Reference Books
--- General Travel & Tourism
--- U.S. Travel & Tourism
--- International Travel & Tourism
--- Geography, Maps, Atlases
--- Specific Kinds of Tourism or Special Topics
Browsing for Circulating Books
Using the Library Catalog to Find Books
Finding Articles about the Travel & Tourism
Industries
Finding Other Materials about the Travel &
Tourism Industries
Reference Sources - It is often a good idea to begin your
research in the following types of sources, which are designed to be
consulted for topic overview or for authoritative information. In many
cases, they contain vital information that cannot be found anywhere
else. A
denotes a core resource.
The above lists are not comprehensive, and certain travel and tourism topics may be covered in sources listed on the Rosen Research Guides on Statistics/Demographics, on Marketing, or on the Lodging Industry.
Browsing - Circulating books relating to the travel and tourism industries are generally found in the following call number ranges:
For more information about the location of books, consult the library catalog.
Library Catalog - Through the UCF Library Catalog, you can locate books, journals, audiovisuals, government documents, and other types of materials. You can search the catalog by Keyword, Author, Title, Subject, and many other ways. For assistance with searching the UCF Library Catalog, see the Rosen Research Guide on Finding Books, or Ask a Rosen Librarian.
Browsing Periodicals - The
following periodicals are available in print in the library and may
contain helpful information about the travel and tourism industries. General
hospitality/tourism periodicals may also have relevant material on
the industry. To find articles on a specific topic, you may need to
use one of our databases. A
denotes a scholarly (peer-reviewed) source.
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Conde Nast's Traveler |
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Journal of Vacation Marketing |
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Cruise Industry News |
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Leisure Management |
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Cruise Travel |
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Leisure Opportunities |
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FIU Hospitality Review |
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National Geographic |
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Hospitality Law |
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National Geographic Adventure |
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Information Technology & Tourism |
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National Geographic Traveler |
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International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration |
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Porthole: Cruise Magazine |
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Journal of Heritage Tourism |
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Tourism & Hospitality Research |
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Journal of Hospitality & Leisure Marketing |
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Tourism Analysis |
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Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education |
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Tourism Culture & Communication |
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Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management |
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Tourism Economics |
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Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research |
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Tourism Review International |
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Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism |
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Tourist Attractions & Parks |
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Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism |
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Travel & Leisure |
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Journal of Sustainable Tourism |
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Travel Weekly |
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Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing |
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Vacation Industry Review |
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Journal of Travel Research |
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World Tourism Barometer |
Databases - To find articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers about your topic, you need to use one of UCF's databases. (If you are off campus, refer to the Off Campus Access page to find out how to access the databases using your UCF ID.)
To find databases which are typically most useful for the study of hospitality, click on the Databases by Subject link on our homepage, and then click on Hospitality. Useful databases for travel and tourism research include:
For a more detailed overview of how to use our databases, see the Rosen Research Guide on Finding Articles.
Vertical Files - We have a small selection of
industry catalogs, directories, menus, etc., that may be helpful for
certain types of projects. Ask a library staff member if you wish to
see this material.
Websites - The Internet is generally not a good place to find scholarly information on the travel and tourism industries. However, you may wish to explore the websites listed on our Helpful Websites page.
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A printable version of this guide is also available: Travel& Tourism PDF (121 KB)
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Last Updated: May 2008 RH/TB