The package tour is still a key component of the tourism sector. However these packages have changed from the traditional 'sand, sun and sea' of the latter part of the 20th century to a shift in composition involving more bespoke packages, including the trio of eco/nature/adventure as well as a myriad of niche and special interest products. In addition to this occurrence since the beginning of the 21st century there has been witnessed a major increase in tour operator activity in the major emergent economies of the world; encouraged by international operators as well as companies and entrepreneurs from within those countries. With a focus on the creation and distribution of packaged holidays, this text also covers the fundamentals of business and the relationship between the operators and destinations, with particular reference to the sustainability of both parties. As such the themes associated with sustainability and business and impacts/influences of tour operations and practices on destinations are given due attention throughout the text within the overriding context of responsibility of tour operators. With international case studies throughout Tour Operators and Operations is a fundamental text for students of tourism.