The book series entitled "Tourism Studies on the Mediterranean Region", launched in 2021 by the Institute for Studies on the Mediterranean (ISMed) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), focuses on current research and practice in tourism in the Mediterranean area. It proposes an integrated analysis of how geopolitical, socio-economic and cultural variables are interrelated with tourism, providing a critical evaluation of policies and measures for industries and governments aimed at boosting tourism while promoting the structural transformation of the sector towards environmental, socio-economic and cultural sustainability. The fourth book in the series aims to delve into the governance mechanisms of modern destinations, which face emerging challenges such as sustainability, climate change, the circular economy, and the technological revolution. It will present the main findings and significant theoretical and managerial implications derived from the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies included in the volume. In their application in the Mediterranean region, governance fields addressed in this book encompass cutting-edge topics such as: tourism industry metrics, sustainable tourism policies, host-guest interactions, inclusive tourism decision-making, demarketing, the role of the local community for sustainable tourism, local community participation, sustainable tourism and valorization of distinctive local factors, public-private partnerships, territorial governance in protected areas, and community oriented governance. The book is relevant both to academics, and destination managers and policymakers who can exploit reliable data and results related to tourism governance, as well as adopt novel perspectives on the role of tourism governance in dealing with the current challenges of this industry, particularly in the Mediterranean region. Finally, the book is also useful for students who follow undergraduate, masters and postgraduate courses.