The No-Nonsense Guide to Tourism demystifies the often invisible impact of global tourism, one of the biggest industries in the world (after oil and narcotics). From labour conditions to the role of elites and the cultural impacts on both the visitor and the visited, this book is an ethical starting point for travelers who wish to promote healthy and sustainable tourism. Accessible and thought-provoking, this guide examines the "happy smiling faces" syndrome and asks whether this is just a reworking of old colonial relationships.
