Essentials of Tourism offers a concise & student-friendly introduction to the field of tourism. Written in a lively & engaging style the book boasts an extensive range of case studies from around the world & provides you with a coherent & consistent text blending tourism principles & theory with practice. Each chapter features three case studies which illustrate contemporary practice in the leisure & tourism industry. Examples are drawn from a wide variety of destinations from around the globe giving this text a truly international approach. The book is the essential companion for undergraduate students studying Tourism & Tourism Management. It is accompanied by a companion website packed with extra resources for both students & lecturers including multiple choice questions Power Point slides & links to further reading.