6th October 2008

TOURISM SOCIETY LAUNCHES DICTIONARY FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

The Tourism Society, the UK's leading membership organisation for all sectors of the tourism industry, has launched the latest edition of the 'Dictionary for the Tourism Industry', edited by Verite Reily Collins and published by CABI. The dictionary includes an overview of industry terminology, explanations of industry specific terms, useful travel related facts on over 130 countries, practical words and idioms for guides and tour managers and airline and airport codings. According to Flo Powell, Executive Director of the Tourism Society: "Our dictionary is a must-have reference book full of easy to find information. It is an invaluable tool for those studying or working in tourism and related industries."

The Tourism Society is the leading membership association for tourism professionals with members from all sectors of the industry including students, academics, consultants, tour operators, travel agents, transport operators, foreign tourist organisations, tourist attractions, hoteliers, those working in the public sector and suppliers to the industry.

The Tourism Society's 'Dictionary for the Tourism Industry' costs £14.95, for copies and further information visit http://www.cabi.org/bk_BookDisplay.asp?PID=2129 where you can save 10% on online orders. 

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Note to editors:
The Tourism Society (est.1977) is the leading network of professionals in the industry. All sectors are represented: hotels, attractions, destinations, operators, travel companies, writers, academics, students and consultants.

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