An introductory text which covers the basics of travel and tourism, providing a very useful background to students taking any tourism qualification below degree level. Each chapter contains plenty of stimulus material drawn from a variety of sources: numerous diagrams, figures and photographs as well as exercises, assignments and role plays to encourage an investigative approach to the subject. The text is organised into eleven well structured chapters covering all aspects of travel and tourism including: definitions of tourism; a brief history of tourism; travel and transport, accommodation and catering; leisure, recreation and business facilities; tourism promotion at home and abroad; the geography of tourism; the impact of tourism on the environment, economy, culture and community; and working in the industry.