Mak (economics, U. of Hawai'i) presents a text for students in tourism studies and tourism economics and related fields, and for tourism professionals and policymakers. Coverage includes a definition of tourism; the nature of the tourism product; the tourists themselves how and why they travel, their spending behaviors at the destination location; tourism suppliers, both business and government; and the benefits, drawbacks, and issues of concern to the host communities. Academic but accessible to the general reader interested in the role of tourism in the economy. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)