In an era saturated with digital information, "Travel Guides Purpose" investigates the enduring role of printed travel guides in trip planning and the broader tourism landscape. It explores how these guides continue to shape traveler behavior and provide curated information. A key insight is that, despite the abundance of online resources, travel guides offer unique value through expert recommendations and offline accessibility, challenging the assumption that digital media has made them obsolete. The book highlights the evolution of the travel guidebook industry and its ongoing efforts to remain relevant in the digital age.

The book takes a practical approach, backing its arguments with data from tourism bureaus and analyses of guidebook content strategies. It examines how traveler information preferences have evolved, and presents a best-practice approach for creating and using printed travel guides. "Travel Guides Purpose" progresses by first introducing key concepts related to travel motivations, then presenting data from tourism bureaus, and finally discussing best practices. It connects to business management through its analysis of market trends and travel management via analysis of resource allocation.