Synopsis Aim of this book is to discuss how tourism phenomenon takes the shap of tourism industry. It begins with the debate regarding the nature of tourism industry. Its various constituents are given in brief. Different types of tourism organizations at national and international level, representing various groups and interests have been explained. It mentions the demand led systems and supply related problems along with resulting tourism, impacts. It deals with various, impacts. It deals with various regulations related to tourism. It includes importance of statistics and measurement in tourism and their relevance for the tourism industry in relation to forest and planning.

Objective of this volume is to serve the interest of students preparing for different levels of courses on tourism of the universities and other tourism related institution in India and abroad.