This textbook provides an overview of types of tourism, and common themes studied in courses to allow undergraduate students to become familiar with a wide range of tourism topics at a foundation level, allowing them to make an informed decision about their future studies and career.

Contributions by: Crispin Dale, Glen Croy, Patsy Morgan, Helen Farrell, Gemma Gelder, Duncan Marson, Ade Oriade, Ghislaine Povey, Christine Roberts, Geoff Shirt, Carol Southall, Richard Tresidder, Peter Wiltshier