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Databases

Emerald
Coverage: Full text (Abstracts available from 1988)
Provides access to the full-text of 190 journals and reviews from a further 300 in the fields of management, accounting and finance, librarianship, engineering and computer science. See Emerald homepage for latest news and announcements.
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Hospitality and Tourism Index
Coverage: 1960 to present (Some full text)
Covers scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism.
Leisure Tourism
Coverage: 1979 to present (Index)
Contains citations with abstracts to current journal and other published literature relating to leisure, recreation and tourism activities and associated facilities and allied topics.
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NZX Company Research
Coverage: Full text
Provides access to NZ company profiles, financials, announcements, annual reports, prices, charts, forecasts, top 50 shareholders, etc.

Dictionaries

Dictionary of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
This new edition comprises a dictionary of 2,500 terms, descriptions of 300 organisations, a biographical dictionary of 100 outstanding personalities, explanations of 1,200 acronyms and abbreviations, key data for well over 200 countries, and a concise bibliography listing more than 100 useful sources of further information.

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Ecotourism
The scope of this encyclopedia includes definitions and other contextual material, regional perspectives, venues, impacts, planning and management considerations, and issues associated with ecotourism businesses, research and training.
Encyclopedia of Tourism
Contains over 1000 entries covering the field's theories, concepts and issues. Also definitions of industry terms and entries for countries, associations, and subject-specific journals.
Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments
Combining the disciplines of marine scientists and tourism researchers, this encyclopedia brings together the terms, concepts and theories related to recreational and tourism activities in marine settings. Entries range from short definitions to medium and long articles. 
International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management
This second edition covers the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management organised by sector, such as lodging, restaurants, clubs, time-shares, and conventions and function, such as accounting & finance, marketing, human resources, information technology, and facilities management.
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
An encyclopedia covering all the fields in the social and behavioural sciences. Comprises 4,000 articles, commissioned by 52 Section Editors, and includes 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes.

Journals


Websites

Canadian Tourism Commission
The CTC promotes Canada around the globe as a tourist destination.
Department of Conservation
Information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage.
European Travel Commission (ETC)
The ETC's role is to market and promote tourism in Europe.
Great New Zealand Travel Guide
Collection of New Zealand travel/tourism web links.
New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI)
NZTRI, AUT's non-profit institute, provides research to industry, communities, and policy-makers.
New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015
The Tourism Strategy 2015 provides the vision, values and direction to lead the tourism sector into the future.
Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs)
RTOs cover the whole of New Zealand and assist travel sellers by providing information on their region and local tourism product.
Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand
The Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand is the largest representative body of tourism operators in New Zealand. It is a membership-based and private sector trade organisation with about 1700 members who collectively make up 85% of the country's tourism turnover.
Tourism New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand is a Crown Entity established under the New Zealand Tourism Board Act 1991. Tourism New Zealand's principal objective is to ensure New Zealand is marketed internationally as a visitor destination in order to maximise the long term benefits for New Zealand.
Tourism New Zealand: Tourism Media Resources
Information on New Zealand for international media.
Tourism Strategy Group (formerly Ministry of Tourism)
The Tourism Strategy Group has replaced the Ministry of Tourism and is situated within the Ministry of Economic Development. The Group is responsible for advising the New Zealand government on how to maximise the value tourism adds to the New Zealand economy through research and evaluation programmes.
World Development Indicators (WDI)
World Development Indicators (WDI) provides a comprehensive selection of economic, social and environmental indicators, drawing on data from the World Bank and more than 30 partner agencies. WDI covers more than 900 indicators for 210 economies with data back to 1960.
World Tourism Organization
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT) is a specialised agency of the United ‎Nations and the leading international organization in the field of tourism. It serves as a ‎global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how.‎

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