Tourism and Hospitality are diverse, exciting and dynamic industries. Tourism is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world. Mass flows of tourists and rapid expansion means the industry is facing many challenges, notably in how global tourism activity can sustain such growth in the long term whilst providing benefits to local communities and minimizing environmental damage. This text focuses on the wider management issues impacting on tourism and the challenges caused by the growth in tourism will be addressed throughout your studies. There is an increase in demand for skilled professionals to work in both destination management organizations and tourism businesses which promote responsible and sustainable tourism practices.