Introduction to Tourism Studies

Introduction to Tourism Studies by Dr. Anshumali Pandey (2023) provides a foundational textbook overview of tourism's evolution from ancient travels to modern mass tourism, defining key terms like tourists and excursionists while exploring its scope, characteristics, motivations, and interdisciplinary nature as a fast-growing global industry. It details various forms including inbound, outbound, and sustainable tourism, analyzes industry structures with core components like transport and accommodation, and covers major theories such as Leiper’s Geo-Spatial Model, Butler’s TALC, and Plog’s Psychographic model. The book also examines India's tourism policies, Five-Year Plans, and global trends, equipping students and professionals with tools for understanding demand, supply, and ethical development in this dynamic sector.