A Balanced Perspective

This book strives for balance and inclusivity. We celebrate tourism's achievements while acknowledging its shortcomings. We highlight successful businesses while examining systemic challenges. We present diverse voices—from luxury hotel executives to camping ground operators, from Parisian tourism officials to rural gîte owners, from international visitors to local residents.

Our goal is not to promote or criticize tourism, but to understand it—to reveal how this vast, complex industry operates and affects millions of lives. Whether you work in tourism, study it, regulate it, or simply experience it as a traveler or resident, this book aims to deepen your understanding and inspire thoughtful engagement with one of France's most important industries.