An Introduction to the Geography of Tourism

Velvet Nelson is associate professor of geography at Sam Houston State University.

Tourism is an astonishingly complex phenomenon that is becoming an ever-greater part of life in today's global world. This clear and engaging text introduces undergraduate students to this vast subject through the lens of geography, the only field with the breadth to consider all of the aspects, activities, and perspectives that constitute tourism.

(Matthew R. This is THE textbook for undergraduate-level tourism geography courses." (Daniel Knudsen, University of Indiana)"Velvet Nelson’s compelling text effectively presents geography as an essential approach to understanding tourism and introduces students to a broad range of topics in this interdisciplinary field. "In this second edition, prominent tourism geographer Velvet Nelson provides an excellent foundational text for the field. Most importantly, this book helps students think critically about key issues in tourism including place and identity, sustainability, and economic development." (Stev