In tourism-related writing, the words travel and tourism are frequently used synonymously. This thorough textbook gives students the knowledge they need to understand the complex connections between travel, transportation, and tourism.

Each area of the travel industry, including airlines, airports, tour operators, travel agencies, and cruises, is examined in the book, along with their structures, roles, pursuits, tactics, and strategies. It is divided into six sections that address all transportation methods (air, land, and sea), travel intermediaries, the tour operator industry, and effects and future prospects. International case studies are incorporated throughout to highlight the real-world issues and difficulties facing the travel industry and to help students learn and comprehend.