Travel and tourism had generated an estimated 19.4 million jobs in 1996 in the EU, across a broad spectrum of economic activities. The world is full of cheap travel destinations. Even if you are fighting the decline of the American Dollar, you can still see exotic locales, stay in extravagant hotels and eat all the area s finest foods, but you have to choose your destination carefully. But there is a growing crop of places that can still easily fit into your budget, and some of the top travel destinations in the world are increasingly budget friendly.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Economic development in tourism industry
Global travel and tourism investment
Employment in travel and tourism sectors
How inflation affects tourism?
Hospitality industry after economic meltdowns
How to save money while traveling?
Custom of grand tour
Butler s model of tourism and tourism carrying capacity
Impact of tourists on cottage industry
Jobs in service industry
Maritime cruising
How nature affects tourism?