En Route with Tourism: An Introductory Text

En route with Tourism is an introductory text for students and practitioners. It explains the foundational concepts of tourism, the socio-economic and ecological impacts of the industry. It also provides practical guidelines on accommodation, catering, transport and attractions. This text addresses legislation and policies which affect the South African tourism industry, as well as the practicalities of tourism planning and development. While focusing on the South African tourism industry, En route with Tourism does not lose sight of South Africa’s place within the global tourism industry.