The textbook "Introduction to Hospitality" by J.R. Walker is well-deserved respect and recognition of 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 using the Internet, which allows you to quickly apply the knowledge gained in practice. A large number of examples of a regional nature, portraits of the founders and luminaries of the industry and an analysis of the activities of industry leaders help to comprehensively study the educational material. This is significantly facilitated by the successful structure of the book.