Includes bibliographical references and index.

Social change and the growth of tourism -- Theoretical perspectives on tourism development -- An introduction to tourism impacts -- The economic impacts of tourism -- The socio-cultural impacts of tourism -- Environmental impacts of tourism -- Tourism planning and management : Concepts and issues -- The key players in tourism planning and management -- Visitor management -- Managing the natural resources for tourism -- Tourism planning and management and the host community -- Tourism planning and management and the tourism industry -- Partnerships and collaboration in tourism -- Destination Management -- Education as a technique in tourism planning and management -- Self-regulation as a technique in tourism planning and management -- Information technology and tourism planning and management -- Tourism planning and management and sustainability -- Conclusions and the future of tourism planning and management.