Essentials of Tourism offers a concise and student-friendly introduction to the field of tourism. Written in a lively and engaging style, the book boasts an extensive range of case studies from around the world, providing a coherent and consistent text that blends tourism principles and theory with practice. Each chapter features three case studies illustrating contemporary practice in the leisure and tourism industry, with examples drawn from a wide variety of destinations globally, giving this text a truly international approach. Ideal for undergraduate students studying Tourism and Tourism Management, it is accompanied by a companion website packed with extra resources for both students and lecturers, including multiple choice questions, PowerPoint slides, and links to further reading.