This book proposes a new and original analysis of tourism employment in order to understand the multiple dimensions (economic, cultural, temporal, geographical, etc.) of this cross-cutting sector. It offers an overview of French knowledge, mainly in sociology, anthropology, geography and law, in the light of singular empirical fields. The diversity of disciplinary approaches, methods and questions allows for comparisons between various segments of the tourism employment market in France and with other countries. Based on in-depth case studies, this book will be a valuable resource for students and academics who wish to understand the specificities of tourism employment and the methods for studying them, as well as for professionals in the sector and decision-makers in European tourist destinations who wish to enrich their approaches to these phenomena.

• Interdisciplinary Overview: Integrates knowledge from sociology, anthropology, geography, and law, focusing on French contexts and empirical studies.
• Comparative Insights: Facilitates comparisons between different segments of the tourism employment market in France and other countries.
• In-Depth Case Studies: Utilizes detailed case studies to illustrate the specificities of tourism employment and the methodologies used to study them.
• Valuable Resource: Aims to serve students and academics seeking to understand tourism employment, as well as professionals and decision-makers in European tourist destinations.
• Enriching Approaches: Encourages a broader understanding of tourism employment phenomena, enhancing strategies and policies within the sector.