Complete with a foreword by president and CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, this title features appendixes with educational programs, professional associations, major employers, industry resources, and more. It features 75 career profiles such as: Cruise ship physician; Naturalist; Outdoor trip leader; and, Spa manager.

According to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, tourism is currently the third largest retail industry in the United States, behind automotive and food stores. People who work in the travel and hospitality industry make their living by helping others enjoy themselves.