The book "The Tourism Area Life Cycle Model" by Myriam Cruz Santana provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of Playa del Inglés, a significant destination in mass tourism in the Canary Islands. It highlights the challenges associated with the maturity of tourism destinations and examines the issues arising from outdated facilities and an obsolete development model. The author aims to analyze the evolution of this important tourist area and assess whether it has a future. By identifying recommendations, the work seeks to support Playa del Inglés in overcoming its challenges and to outline a path out of the impending downward spiral. The book is aimed at professionals and students in the field of tourism management and offers valuable insights into the dynamics of tourism destinations.