Dealing with strategic issues which cross the boundaries between hospitality, tourism and leisure, this text examines the common issues of these areas, analyzing how they are approached within hospitality management. The book is required reading for higher level students (years 3 and 4) in Hospitality and Tourism. The editors recognize the growing importance of the economic base of hospitality, tourism and leisure in the UK. In the totality of its approach the book combines a review of management functional specialism with conceptual approaches and contextual evidence.