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a nice introduction to the sociology of tourism. I like the additional materials available and would like to see more of this.

The excercises that the book has at the end of every chapter are very useful. I like them very much.

This book provides a clear description of the important theoretical aspects of tourism. This comprehensive and easy to understand book makes for an enjoyable read. Beneficial and recommended material for academics and students.

Good reading as an introduction to Travel and Tourism for learners to gain a better understanding of the concept of tourism.

Although the exercises and fact boxes are interesting and reviews each section well and there is a good range of chapter topics I found that the quotes used throughout were quite dated. I would like to see more up to date literature and articles referred to for a 2011 reprint.

excellent book for introduction to tourism course

Very much a theoretical text with the odd case study. Some interesting observations on commodification and past and present trends. The text probably does not have the detail of a Page or Holloway to make it essential reading, but it does provide some useful supplementary material

Understanding Tourism is a good tool for undergraduate and postgraduate students, introducing an indepth and critical analysis of tourism as a global and fast-changing phenomenon. The book provides a good analysis of the key issues on comtemporary tourism studies, chalenging concepts and definitions.

An excellent and well-written text which is clearly written and enables undergraduates to gain an insight into the theoretical aspects underpinning the industry.

Well written and up-to-date. Theoretically well-informed, yet with relevant ethnographic examples. Excercises, suggested readings and a glossary that the students find useful.

A very well writting book which offers interesting insights into tourism. A very useful book for students at any stage of a tourism course.

An extremely accessible text covering a range of fascinating topics which will inspire and motivate students.

This book offers a contemporary insight into tourism and the tourist environment of today.
A central feature is the key thinkers and their influential school of thought identified in each of the stuctured chapters.
A very good and interetsing read.

As more students are taking up Tourism Studies for their careers, there is always the need to have updated textbooks and criticism about the subject. This is a good textbook as it helps to provide good criticism, latest examples, and exercises to enhance each chapter.

With a firm theoretical critique of the defenitional simplifications of much other tourism introductions, it fits our course aims all the way. We also like the excercies and the broad scope of subjects covered. It will replace Bella Dicks, Culture on Display as our main text.

The book contains most specific issues and scientific disciplines around tourism, integrating them with a holistic view. Because of this, this book differs from standard tourism text books giving an overview. As I start to teach an introduction course in autumn, I am very glad to have found this book which gives an very good overview and quite a solid basic knowledge.

Very interesting (have not read all yet). Might even be essensial reading.