The textbook "Introduction to Hospitality" by JR Walker enjoys well-deserved respect and recognition from Russian readers. In the new edition of his book, the author focuses on management issues in relation to various areas of activity of this huge industry, taking into account the characteristics of the 21st century. The theoretical material is supplemented by numerous exercises and tasks, including those using the Internet, which allows you to quickly apply the acquired knowledge in practice. A large number of country-specific examples, portraits of the founders and luminaries of the industry, and analysis of the activities of industry leaders help to comprehensively study the educational material. The good structure of the book also contributes greatly to this. For students of higher and secondary specialized educational institutions, specialists in the hospitality and tourism industry, as well as for a wide range of readers.