This collection of chapters from Tourism Geographies emphasizes new and emerging research paradigms in the geographic study of tourism. The book in this special issue are especially relevant to tourism scholars, and very much represent the types of perspectives that Tourism Geographies seek to promote. This book is published as a special issue of Tourism Geographies.

1. Introduction

2. The Structure of the Tourism Experience

3. Alternative Tourism Geographies

4. The Establishment of New Tourist Places

5. The Demand for Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

6. Hospitality and Tourism Demand

Rashmi Rana has over 26 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. She has worked in destination marketing and management, hospitality sales, operations, and transportation marketing. Rashmi Rana has a distinct perspective of tourism product development — from extreme destinations with little exposure to very busy and popular experiences striving to differentiate themselves. Rashmi Ranahas been honoured to serve on many tourism-oriented boards and advisory groups.