Catering for tourist interests and the planning and development of tourism require a growing degree of professionalism in both urban and rural areas. Yet there is remarkably little written on the subject either for teaching students seeking professional qualifications in the tourism area, or for policy makers and directors of cultural centres. This pioneering collection addresses several of these basic issues and will be indispensable reading for those concerned with acquiring a deeper understanding of its implications, for our own economic, social and cultural development.