Tourism evokes images of tropical islands and luxurious beach resorts but it is also big international business. Now replacing oil as the most important industry in the world, tourism can be very destructive of the environment, corrupt and exploitative. This text explains how governments manage this highly diverse and volatile industry. It covers the management of tourism at all levels of government, including both developed and developing countries. A historic and economic overview is provided as well as a discussion of the reasons why and how governments are involved in tourism management....