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A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he who goes from countryto country, guided by the blind impulse of curiosity, is a vagabond. : Oliver GoldsmithThe field of tourism and hospitality is a fast changing expanding. Tourism is not a singlediscipline but is connected to many other aspects of life it is constantly changing. Globallythe tourism and hospitality industry is going through various changes. The past practicesare now advancing through the rapid development of knowledge and skills acquired to adaptand create innovations in various ways. Hence, it is imperative that we have an understandingof the present issues so that we are able to remedy problems on the horizon. The tourismand hospitality sector is one of the world’s largest industries, employing 280 million peopleand generating more than 10 percent of global GDP. Tourism is a highly varied sector thatincludes tour operators, accommodation providers, transport, caterers, leisure activities andentertainment. The people working in the tourism and hospitality industry need haveappropriate skills and the personal attributes to deliver a quality experience. There is needto have quality education and training systems in place to recognise and deliver the skillsand knowledge required to resource the tourism and hospitality industry.This sector is important as a source of export revenue, contributing 30 per cent of the world‘sservices exports and 45 per cent of the total services exports in developing countries. It hasgreat potential to encourage the transformation towards a greener and more sustainableeconomy. It can strengthen local economies, and promote and enhance local identities andcultural heritage to the benefit of future generations, and to build mutual understandingand tolerance between people in a stable and equitable world. Growing an economically,environmentally as well as socially sustainable tourism and hospitality sector can play ameaningful role to stimulate growth, create jobs, develop infrastructure and rural economies,promote trade, alleviate poverty, and particularly facilitate development in the least developedand emerging economies.Employment in the tourism and hospitality industry should include not only job creationbut it should ensure decent and productive work in sustainable enterprises through nationaland local tourism development strategies, new tourism products and services, with a highlabour content, a high labour multiplying impact and a high level of sustainability. Allstakeholders should collaborate in order to improve employment regulations and workingconditions in tourism and hospitality industry. There is need to increase cooperation betweencountries, working closely with stakeholders, advancing role in stimulating the global economy enhancing employment, creating decent jobs, alleviating poverty, supporting development,and transforming progressively into a greener economy.Present book entitled, “Tourism & Hospitality: Trends, concerns and opportunities” is anattempt to address emerging issues in tourism and hospitality industry and highlights varioustrends and opportunities available in this competitive era. This book is is divided into fivesections, namely Dimensions of Tourism Industry, Developmental Issues And Impacts OfTourism, Towards Achieving Sustainable Goals in Tourism Development, Human ResourceDevelopment and Marketing in Tourism and Exploring Hospitality Industry.