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As one of the world’s largest industries, tourism carries with it significant social, environmental, economic and political impacts. There is a clear and growing body of evidence that suggests that the effects of tourism development re far more complex than policy-makers usually suggest and that the impacts of tourism occur not just at the destination but at all stages of a tourists trip. Broader social and environmental changes also shape the form, growth and experience of tourism development.

This book illustrates how tourism can be well managed and make a positive contribution to destination. With tourism increasingly being implicated as a factor in climate change and with the benefits and costs of tourism as a form of economic development being examined more closely than ever this book provides a timely contribution to help clarify the potentials and pitfalls of tourism. Written in a jargon-free and engaging style, this is the ultimate student-friendly text and a vital introduction to this exciting, ever-changing are of study.