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Research Databases: Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Studies
Hospitality & Tourism CompleteThis link opens in a new windowCovers scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism. This collection contains more than 828,000 records, with coverage dating as far back as 1965. There is full text for more than 490 publications, including periodicals, company & country reports, and books.
Business Source CompleteThis link opens in a new windowIndexing and abstracts for the most important scholarly business journals back as far as 1886 are included. In addition, searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,300 journals.
Search the PennWest Libraries' online catalog to find physical items and eBooks.
Other Databases: Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Studies
OneSearchThis link opens in a new windowOneSearch combines most of the library's resources into a single database. Rather than search databases separately, you can do just "one search." OneSearch includes articles, ebooks and books, and more.
Google ScholarThis link opens in a new windowUse this link to show PennWest full text in your Google Scholar results.
Web Resources
CIA World Factbook"The Factbook is a comprehensive resource of facts and statistics on more than 250 countries and other entities." A good source for demographic, political, and economic information from the Central Intelligence Agency.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of StateProvides country-by-country travel overviews, including entry requirements, general assessments on crime, safety, and health. Also issues travel warnings and advisories.
Data.Census.govThis is the official, primary access point for data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. It covers national, state, county, and city levels. When you want data, come here.