Fundamentals of tourism balances cognitive and effective outcomes, providing an understanding of the basic concepts while encouraging interest and increased participation in tourism-related discourse and activities. It makes use of South African, southern African and African case studies to illustrate the practical application of each concept and offers discussions and scenario testing to trigger interest, reflection and engagement.

Contents include the following:

• The attraction development process
• Events management
• The relationship between transport and tourism
• Accommodation and hospitality
• Tourism development and the fourth industrial revolution
• Environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism
• Intercultural communication
• The role of government