Introduction: economics of tourism, economics of destinations, tourism studies and other related issues -- Pt. 1. Introduction to the economics of tourism -- Definitions and key concepts -- The tourism sector in the economy -- The economics of tourism destinations -- pt. 2. The microeconomics of tourism -- The consumer theory applied to the tourist -- A close examination of the consumer theory applied to the tourist -- Production in tourism -- The poduction and the sale of holidays: tour operators and travel agencies -- The supply of tourism services: hospitality, transport, attractions -- The tourism markets -- The contracts in the tourism markets -- The information and communication technology and the tourism sector -- pt. 3. The macroeconomics of tourism -- Tourism, development, and growth -- International tourism: real and monetary flows -- The state intervention and the public organization of tourism -- Sustainable tourism.