In this recent volume of a research journal, international contributors in tourism studies, heritage, conservation, earth sciences, public administration, and business management present the latest research in the fields of hospitality, leisure, tourism, and lifestyle. The book provides eight full papers and two chapters on research notes, employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Some areas considered are nature-based tourism in Japan, green awareness among hotel employees, using tourism as a way to reduce poaching and hunting, and the tree-house hotel phenomenon in Germany. Chapter abstracts and keywords are included.