The book ?Tourism Management? is a labour of love. The interface of professional knowledge in tourism and human interaction with customers makes it a dynamic and challenging field for tourism professionals. Tourism Management is an introduction to the Tourism Industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of all facets of tourism including the historical development of tourism, types of tourism, travel agents and tour operators, airlines, itinerary planning and costing, tourism marketing, environmental issues, impact of tourism and future trends in tourism etc. There is a felt need for a tourism text book addressing the current issues and operations of the tourism industry. The book provides a practical roadmap of the Tourism Industry and is based on the syllabus of tourism courses. This book will fill the void of a text book written specially for students, new entrants in the industry and experienced staff. It gives an insight into the practical and theoretical aspects of working in the industry and the latest technological innovations in tourism operations. Richly illustrated with diagrams, maps and statistical tables, it gives the student a thorough knowledge of the exciting world of Tourism.