Reference Sources

World Travel Guide (Reference) 910.202 W927 A great resource for finding Internet links to tourism web sites for various countries. Updated and online version can be found at http://www.worldtravelguide.net/

Europa World Yearbook (Ready Reference) 909.82 E891 Authoritative reference work, providing a wealth of detailed information on the political, economic, and commercial institutions of the world.

Maryville College's collection of databases for country studies

Selected Internet Resources

Firstgov.gov http://www.firstgov.gov
The United States Government's Official Web Portal.

Tennessee.gov Department of Tourist Development http://www.state.tn.us/tourdev/

ATLIS - http://www.altis.ac.uk/
This service aims to provide a trusted source of selected, high quality Internet information for students, lecturers, researchers and practitioners in the areas of hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism. Altis is created by a core team of information specialists and subject experts based at the University of Birmingham, in partnership with key organizations throughout the UK. Altis is part of the Resource Discovery Network (RDN) and is funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC).

ITA - Office of Travel and Tourism Industries http://tinet.ita.doc.gov/
The Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) is the United States' national tourism office for research and policy issues. As part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, OTTI is mandated to develop, collect and report on the necessary statistical and market research on international travel to facilitate and guide planning in the public and private sectors. The survey program was initiated in the early 1980's and has provided continuous international air statistics to airlines, airports, government agencies and private organizations. Since 1985, CIC Research has contracted with OTTI to manage one of OTTI's main research programs, the "Survey of International Air Travelers".

National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/
Gateway to the National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Statistical Abstract of the United States http://www.census.gov/statab/www/
The National Data Book contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. The Abstract is also your Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations. Use the index to find data on Tourism, Travel,or Parks and Recreation.

U.S. Department of Commerce: Bureau of Economic Analysis http://www.bea.gov/beahome.html
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy. To do this, BEA collects source data, conducts research and analysis, develops and implements estimation methodologies, and disseminates statistics to the public.

World Travel and Tourism Council http://www.wttc.org/
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for global business leaders comprising the presidents, chairs and CEOs of 100 of the world's foremost companies. It is the only body representing the private sector in all parts of the Travel & Tourism industry worldwide.
WTTC's mission is to raise awareness of the full economic impact of the world's largest generator of wealth and jobs - Travel & Tourism.

Created by Roger Myers
Assistant Professor and Reference Instruction Librarian
Last Update: June May 24, 2006