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This book is designed to give readers an introduction to sustainability while looking at key concepts of sustainability, the relationships between tourism and sustainability, and the principles of sustainable tourism.

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08
Mar
Fair Tourism – Sustainable Tourism in the Tourism Supply Chain
One of the most interesting aspects of researching sustainable tourism is learning how different groups apply the principles of sustainable tourism in their businesses. In Korea, there is a growing Fair Tourism movement of tour operators committed to ensuring their businesses contribute positively to the destinations that host their clients. Winter Chung explored this phenomenon in her Master’s thesis. Her work is published in the journal –Tourism and Hospitality. Here’s the abstract – and a link to the article. Link here Abstract: Fair Tourism (FT) is an......
Corporate Social Responsibility Managing Sustainability Supply Chain Management Sustainable Tourism Companies Sustainable Tourism Management
08
Jun
Sustainable Tourism Is …
Sustainable tourism in tactical and strategic, optimizes the triple-bottom-line, and is collaborative. ...
Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism Management
18
May
Unpacking – Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality
Launch of new Book - Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality...
Sustainable Tourism Management
09
Oct
Island Tourism and the Climate Crisis
Traveling to islands can take us to new worlds and allow us to experience completely different ways of life. Escaping to an island can be rejuvenating and inspiring. Yet small island states face great challenges as we enter the middle decades of the 21st century. In a recent annotated review [1], I highlighted a number of challenges, including habitat preservation, pollution issues, and, of course, climate change. Islands are facing some of the greatest climate crisis challenges – from more powerful hurricanes and cyclones to rising sea levels.......
Climate Change Sustainability Sustainable Destinations Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism Management
17
Sep
Trends in Tourism Sustainability
Sustainability has been an important topic in tourism for decades. It is exciting to see the ways groups from around the globe are tackling the wicked problem of ensuring tourism is a force for good. In a chapter I contributed to the Routledge Handbook of Trends and Issues in Tourism Sustainability, Planning and Development, Management, and Technology (catchy title, isn’t it??), I tackled the question – What are the trends in Tourism Sustainability? Here’s what I see as some of the important trends (Chapter spoilers ahead). If you......
Future of Tourism Managing Sustainability Sustainable Tourism Management
04
Sep
Disasters, Tourism, and Resilience
The summer of 2023 will be remembered for the devastating fires impacting communities around the world. The images of destruction from Maui, Canada, and the Greek Islands are each seared in our minds. Many of these fires took place in communities that welcome visitors, highlighting the intersection of natural disasters and tourism. As we think about how these places will rebuild, I recall lessons from Australia’s Bushfire Season of 2019. The fires that Summer (Southern Hemisphere) ravaged much of the country, including Lamington National Park in Queensland.......
Managing Sustainability Sustainable Destinations Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism Management