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sophisticated technical skills and/or managerial

training.

These career positions are attractive in two very

different ways. First, they provide challenges

equal to those in virtually any other industry.

Second, the nature of tourism

means that many of these careers are pursued in

very attractive physical settings and among

people who generally like to see others enjoy life.

The career path of the manager of a large

vacation resort, while just as challenging as the

path of those in many other sectors, offers both

an attractive income and a lifestyle that is simply

not available in many other sectors or

professions.

BASIC APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF

TOURISM

Tourism commonly is approached through a

variety of methods. However, there is little or no

agreement on how the study of tourism should be

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