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APEC#208-TO-01.1, ISBN 978-981-08-0455-8, 167pp PDF Downloads [1.2MB] 2006 Tourism Risk Management: An Authoritative Guide to Managing Crisis in Tourism, December 2006 (Published Date: April 2007) This APEC report provides an essential guide on the processes associated with developing a risk management strategy for a tourism destination or business and how to implement and maintain these plans over time. It also provides a practical framework from which both businesses and destinations can apply crisis management strategies for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. APEC#206-TO-03.1, ISBN 981-05-6732-4 The report material can be downloaded below in English, Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese.   In English   In Chinese   In Indonesian   In Thai   In Vietnamese   Tourism Risk Management Guide & Training Packages (All Files)   PDF, Zip [9.2MB]   PDF, Zip [9.2MB]   PDF, Zip [8.7MB]   PDF, Zip [16.2MB]   PDF, Zip [10.5MB]   Tourism Risk Management Guide - An Authoritative Guide to Managing Crises in Tourism   PDF [2.5MB]   PDF [1.9MB]   PDF [1.6MB]   PDF [2.9MB]   PDF [2.2MB]   Training Package - An Introduction to Risk Management in Tourism   PDF, Zip [1.8MB]   PDF, Zip [2.5MB]   PDF, Zip [2.4MB]   PDF, Zip [4.6MB]   PDF, Zip [2.7MB]   Training Package - How to Develop a Risk Management Strategy for a Tourism Business/ Organisation   PDF, Zip [1.9MB]   PDF, Zip [2.4MB]   PDF, Zip [2.4MB]   PDF, Zip [4.4MB]   PDF, Zip [2.8MB]   Training Package - How to Develop a Risk Management Strategy for a Tourism Destination   PDF, Zip [3.6MB]   PDF, Zip [2.4MB]   PDF, Zip [2.4MB]   PDF, Zip [4.4MB]   PDF, Zip [2.8MB]   Tourism Occupational Skill Standard Development in the APEC Region, Stage IV, November 2006 The APEC Tourism Working Group has taken the initiative to establish the APEC Skill Standards System, by conducting a special project named "APEC Skill Standards Development for the Asia Pacific Region". Now in its fourth stage, the project has come up with a set of Books on the APEC Skill Standards. This book is the first of 4 Books produced by the Consultants of the project. APEC #206-EC-01.2 (set), ISBN 981-05-7113-5 (set), 978-981-05-7113-9 (set) Set of 7 Books: Book 1: APEC Skills Standards List - PDF Downloads [3.5MB] Book 2-1: APEC Skills Standards Assessment Materials, General Units - PDF Downloads [2.4MB] Book 2-2: APEC Skills Standards Assessment Materials, General Vocational Units - PDF Downloads [2.8MB] Book 2-3: APEC Skills Standards Assessment Materials, Hospitality Vocational Units - PDF Downloads [2.7MB] Book 2-4: APEC Skills Standards Assessment Materials, Tour & Travel Business Units - PDF Downloads [2.3MB] Book 3 : APEC Skills Standards Assessor Progam Handbook - PDF Downloads [1.3MB] Book 4 : APEC Skills Standards Organisation Structure & Miscellaneous - PDF Downloads [1.7MB] Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management Initiatives for APEC Economies, July 2006 This manual presents a total of 18 best practices from 9 contributing APEC member economies. It aims to be a reference to develop sustainable tourism management for the better maintenance of tourism destinations as well as to upgrade the delivery of travel and tourism services that meet the global demand of the tourism sector. APEC#206-TO-01.1, ISBN 981-05-5974-7, 136pp PDF Downloads [16MB] 2005 Exploring Best Practices of E-Commerce Application in SMTEs in the APEC Region, March 2005 The main purpose of the study is to understand the current status and potential of e-commerce for SMTEs to present successful samples in order to promote investment into informationalization and to maximize e-commerce usage for SMTEs. APEC#205-TO-01.2, ISBN 981-05-3437-X, 63pp PDF Downloads [831KB] Public and Private Partnership for Facilitating Tourism Investment in the APEC Region, March 2005 [CD-ROM] One of the main objectives of this project was to identify cases on public-private partnership for tourism investment among member economies and draw implications for facilitating tourism investment. APEC#205-TO-01.1, ISBN 981-05-3231-8, 297pp, Price: S$15/US$10 [CD-Rom Copy] PDF Downloads [2.9MB] 2004 APEC Tourism Impediments Study, Stage 2, December 2004 This report presents the results of a study supported by the APEC Tourism Working Group (TWG) to help member economies identify and respond to impediments to the growth of international tourism. The report provides updated (to 2004) matrixes of impediments by APEC member economies, as well as detailed reports and Individual Action Plans (IAPs) for five participating member economies (Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Peru and the Philippines). Recommendations for the TWG Collective Action Plan are also provided. APEC#204-TO-01.1, ISBN 981-05-2733-0, 118pp PDF Downloads [738kb] Best Practices in Safety and Security to Safeguard Tourism against Terrorism, October 2004 A Tourism Crisis Leadership Guide This publication presents a series of 'Best Practices' specially tailored for the APEC region; covering many key aspects of counter-terrorism and tourism safety and security from the collective resources of member economies. The cases selected are those that can be applied generically at various levels for both the public and private sectors of member economies or those that can be further refined and built upon. APEC#204-TO-03.1, ISBN981-05-2146-4, 115pp PDF Downloads [472kb] Development Needs of Small to Medium Size Tourism Enterprises, January 2004 This report examines the business development needs of small and medium tourism enterprises paying particular attention to the needs of smaller scale and micro businesses. These enterprises form the majority of businesses in the Asia-Pacific region and a significant employment base of many APEC Member Economies. APEC#203-TO-01.5, ISBN 0909-291-829, 367pp PDF Downloads [2.2MB] 2003 APEC Tourism Impediments Study (Stage 1), February 2003 This report documents the outcomes of a program of assistance through the APEC Tourism Working Group (TWG) to APEC member economies to identify impediments to the growth of tourism. It also provides an updated matrix of tourism impediments for the participating economies and a draft Collective Action Plan for the TWG. APEC#203-TO-01.1, ISBN 981-04-9079-8 PDF Downloads [478KB] Best Practice in Tourism Accessibility for Travelers with Restricted Physical Ability, October 2003 [CD-Rom] The project discussed here identifies best practices for tourism accessibility for travellers with restricted physical ability (RPA) and falls under policy goal #2, "increasing mobility of visitors and stimulating demand for tourism goods and services in the APEC region", of the Tourism Charter. APEC#203-TO-01.2, Price: S$10/US$7 PDF Downloads [428kb] Email jt@apec.org to purchase a copy - Price: S$10/US$7 Tourism Risk Management for the Asia Pacific Region: An Authoritative Guide for Managing Crisis and Disasters, December 2003 APEC#203-TO-01.4, ISBN 1-920704-75-2, 122pp PDF Downloads [1.2MB] 2002 APEC: The Impact of Travel and Tourism on Jobs and the Economy, 2002 PDF Downloads [305KB] Application of E-Commerce Strategies to Small and Medium Sized Tourism Enterprises in the APEC Region, 2002 The aim of the project is to review the existing studies of e-commerce by SMTE, examine problems and solutions-related to e-commerce of SMTE in the APEC Region, present successful cases of e-commerce which could be applied to SMTEs and finally to develop strategies for SMTEs in the APEC member economies. APEC#202-TR-01.3, ISBN 981-04-6897-0, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [3.08MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase a copy - Price: S$20/US$15. Best Practice in Tourism Satellite Account Development in APEC Member Economies, 2002 APEC#202-TO-01.1, ISBN 981-04-6661-7 Public/Private Partnership for Sustainable Tourism - Delivering a Sustainable Strategy for Tourism Destinations, July 2002 The objective of this report is to provide a framework for the sustainable development of the travel and tourism industry in the APEC region, through public/private partnerships, and to deliver a sustainability strategy for tourism destinations. APEC#202-TR-01.2, ISBN 1-876685-89 PDF Downloads [949KB] Training for Sustainable Development in Tourism Industry, 2002 Research methods used for the development of the report include: - Collect secondary data on tourism of APEC economies. - Conduct a field survey (public and private sector) / Delphi survey - Forecast future inbound tourism status and development of IAP for APEC member economies (differentiated training program) - Case study of best practices in APEC region. - Develop policy alternatives for the public and private sectors. APEC#202-TR-01.4, ISBN 981-04-7026-6, Price: S$15/US$10 PDF Downloads [1.40MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase a copy - Price: S$15/US$10 Tourism Occupational Skill Standards Development in the APEC Region - Bridging Project, July 2000 The objective of this project is to design a training system that would significantly improve human resource development in the APEC region's tourism sector. APEC#00-TO-01.1 PDF Downloads [700KB] The Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism Development in the APEC Region, 2000 Price: S$7 / US$5 PDF Downloads [291KB] Taking Care of Business: Environmentally Sustainable Tourism Accommodation (CD-Rom) Governments and industry need up-to-date information on sustainable practices and technologies to be able to develop 'best practice' tourism and improve existing operations. In April 1999 the APEC Tourism Working Group held a Seminar and Visits Program - Taking of Business: Environmentally Sustainable Tourism Accommodation - to gather and share examples of Best Practice Environmental Initiatives in the area of tourist accommodation. The Seminar informed participants of how to construct and operate sustainable tourist accommodation, and what standards and practices should be used in new facilities. Ways to modify existing facilities were also covered. APEC#99-TO-01.2 PDF Download [834KB] The Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism Development in the APEC Region, 1998 The Report was undertaken by the APEC Tourism Working Group and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The WTTC is a global coalition of Chief Executive Officers from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry including accommodation, catering, entertainment, recreation, transportation, and travel-related services. This Report is intended to provide the foundation for increased awareness and understanding of the significance of travel and tourism?s contribution to the economy of the APEC region. It will assist member economies to implement appropriate policy measures to prepare for the expected growth of travel and tourism and to capture the potential for new capital investment, foreign trade and job creation in the region. The Report contains the revised projections (taking into account of the effects of the Asian financial crisis) for APEC economies up to the year 2010. Ongoing monitoring, however, will be essential to take account of economic developments within the region. APEC #98-TO-01.1, Price: S$25/US$18 PDF Downloads [430KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase. Impediments to Tourism Growth in the APEC Region, 1997 This study consolidates the most important issues constraining the growth of tourism across the APEC region and in APEC's member economies. It distinguishes those impediments to tourism growth where policy initiatives can be applied to improve the problem and those which are outside the scope of government intervention or participation. APEC #97-TO-01.1, ISBN 981-00-8655-3, Price: S$28/US$20 Email jt@apec.org to purchase. Environmentally Sustainable Tourism in APEC Member Economies, 1996 This report explores the complex intersection of tourism with natural, cultural and historical environments. It examines the economic importance of sustainable tourism to APEC economies; the ecosystems that support tourist activities in those economies; the nature and extent of degradation to ecosystems that can occur if tourism is poorly managed; and management and financial approaches that can be used to achieve environmentally, culturally and economically sustainable tourism. APEC#96-TO.01.1, ISBN 981-00-8555-9, Price: S$28/US$20 Email jt@apec.org to purchase. Tourism and the Environment Symposium, 1-2 May 1995, New Zealand APEC#95-TO-04.1, ISBN 981-00-7369-0, Price: S$15/US$10 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.		2007 - 2006 2005 - 2004 2003 - 2002 2001 - 2000 1999 - 1995 APEC Tourism Working Group APEC Publications List (2008) (PDF,214 Kb) Order Form (DOC,67 Kb)

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