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Tourism has flourished to become one of the world’s most attractive, largest and fastest growing economic sectors. The range of activities under the umbrella of tourism has been in perennial existence and is growing continously. Amidst these nuances, an evaluation of its developmental progress is essential. It is in such a context that the subject-matter of ‘impact’ becomes critical as it defines its continuation and innovation needs. Moreover, it impinges upon policy decisions of development agencies and further contributes towards the design and profile of future interventions. However, in the context of tourism the continuum of micro and small enterprise spells as a valuable area of analysis. Within this construct, the question pertaining to the impact of tourism-related micro and small enterprise on livelihood outcomes at a micro level presents as a critical and crucial evaluation. It is within this scope of investigation that this book has been conceptualized and documented.