Front Cover -- Tourism and the Lodging Sector -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figure and Tables -- Chapter 1. Tourism and Tourist Accommodations -- Section I: Contemporary Issues in the Lodging Sector -- Chapter 2. Demand for Lodging and Tourism -- Chapter 3. Current Issues in Human Resources, Structural Change, and e-Commerce in the Global Lodging Sector -- Chapter 4. The Socio-Economic Implications in the Destination -- Chapter 5. Globalization and Inclusiveness in the Lodging Sector -- Chapter 6. Accommodations and the Green Movement -- Chapter 7. Safety and Security Issues in a Globalizing World -- Chapter 8. Food and Beverage Services, Gaming, and Conferences -- Section II: Tourist Lodging Types and Forms -- Chapter 9. Hotels, Motels, and Resorts -- Chapter 10. Second Homes and Timeshares -- Chapter 11. Small-Scale Boutique Accommodations: Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, Lodges, Farm Stays, and Pensions -- Chapter 12. Mobile Lodging -- Chapter 13. Youth Hostels and Backpacker Accommodation -- Chapter 14. Camping -- Chapter 15. Novelty and Alternative Lodging -- Chapter 16. Critical Issues and the Future of Lodging -- Index.