This policy brief summarises key findings from the project Hidden Barriers to Conservation-Addressing Social Acceptability to Enhance Effective Management in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, conducted by Heriot-Watt University with the support of The Rufford Foundation, in collaboration with the...

Tourism is highly vulnerable to both internal and external factors ranging from political crises, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks. The popularity of Thai tourism has substantially increased over the last decade with international tourist arrivals exceeding 40 million in 2019. However,...

Gathering information on the impact of tourism in territories is fundamental for the responsible management of tourism businesses and destinations. Therefore, it is important to monitor tourism performance using indicators that can assess its impacts. Monitoring tourism is a management technique...

This study aims to examine the success factors and build the framework of rural tourism entrepreneurship for a sustainable tourism village. This is an important research topic, as 44.28% population in the world live in rural areas; specifically 44.02% population in Indonesia resides in a rural...

This policy brief summarises key findings from the project Hidden Barriers to Conservation-Addressing Social Acceptability to Enhance Effective Management in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, conducted by Heriot-Watt University with the support of The Rufford Foundation, in collaboration with the...

The purpose of this study is to assess how some governance dynamics such as political stability and the rule of law modulate the incidence of some macroeconomic factors (i.e. domestic investment and trade openness) on tourism development. The focus of this study is on 47 countries in sub-Saharan...

This study complements the extant literature by assessing how the rule of law and political stability modulate tourism development dynamics (i.e. tourism receipts and tourism expenditure) to affect economic development in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. The study focuses on 47...

An increasing number of tourism researchers now advance the notion of tourism degrowth as a serious and viable alternative to the mainstream, growth-oriented approach to managing tourism development. The paper seeks to clarify, at a conceptual level, the well-being implications of tourism...

1. Introduction To Nordic Coastal Tourism -- Part I Sustainabiilty: A Nordic Coastal Tourism Approach -- 2. Navigating Sustainability: Meaning And Manifestation Of Sustainable Coastal Tourism In Northwest Iceland -- 3.Tourism, Sustainability, And The Resilience Of Greenlandic Coastal Communities...

The book features the first volume of the proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT), with the theme “Recent Advancements in Tourism Business, Technology, and Social Sciences,” which was held from August 29 to...

The book features the second volume of the proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT), with the theme “Recent Advancements in Tourism Business, Technology, and Social Sciences,” which was held from August 29 to...

This study aims to examine the success factors and build the framework of rural tourism entrepreneurship for a sustainable tourism village. This is an important research topic, as 44.28% population in the world live in rural areas; specifically 44.02% population in Indonesia resides in a rural...

The study's objectives were to look into the key success factors, processes, and implications of managing traditional village-based rural tourism in Kutuh Traditional Village. A case study design and a critical paradigm were used in this qualitative study. Data was gathered through interviews,...

District Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is blessed with beautiful tourist spots and historical sites where tourists from different places/areas of the country and abroad visit in large numbers. The valley is known for its peaks, glaciers, lakes, and forests, where not only can homegrown tourism...

This book features the second volume of the proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT). Held at the Syros Island in Greece in September 2022, the conference's lead theme was ‘Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality in a...

This book features the first volume of the proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT). Held at the Syros Island in Greece in September 2022, the conference's lead theme was 'Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality in a...

Chapter 1 Sustainability-oriented innovation in smart destinations: An integrative perspective -- Chapter 2 Blending technology-driven and social-driven innovation in smart tourism destinations -- Chapter 3 Smart and sustainable destination management: An analytical framework -- Chapter 4 Smart...

Emotional intelligence and its implications for firm performance a bibliometric analysis -- Emotional and Cultural Intelligences Impact on Multicultural Leadership -- Emotional Intelligence as a Key Factor in the Generation of Competitive Advantages in the Management of Tourism Companies --...

"Developing sustainable practices in gastronomic tourism is essential for creating a responsible and impactful travel experience. As travelers become conscious of their environmental and social impact, the culinary tourism sector prioritizes sustainability at every stage. This includes promoting...

This study complements the extant literature by assessing how the rule of law and political stability modulate tourism development dynamics (i.e. tourism receipts and tourism expenditure) to affect economic development in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. The study focuses on 47...

The purpose of this study is to assess how some governance dynamics such as political stability and the rule of law modulate the incidence of some macroeconomic factors (i.e. domestic investment and trade openness) on tourism development. The focus of this study is on 47 countries in sub-Saharan...

This study complements the extant literature by assessing how the rule of law and political stability modulate tourism development dynamics (i.e. tourism receipts and tourism expenditure) to affect economic development in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. The study focuses on 47...

The purpose of this study is to assess how some governance dynamics such as political stability and the rule of law modulate the incidence of some macroeconomic factors (i.e. domestic investment and trade openness) on tourism development. The focus of this study is on 47 countries in sub-Saharan...

Introduction -- Disabilities and Accessible Tourism: Recent Development and Future Directions in Management Studies -- Part I: The Demand Side of Tourism for People with Disabilities -- The Determinants of Length of Stay of Italian Senior Tourists -- Tourism Flows in Italy: The Role of Local...

Spatial Analysis of Cultural Resources and their Contribution to the Sustainable Tourism Development of Greece -- Exploring Stakeholders' Perspectives on Hotel Design -- Tourists’ Willingness to pay for Environmental and Sociocultural Sustainability in Destinations: Underlying Factors and the...

"This volume considers world-making as the intersection of the fan pilgrimage experience and the responses of destinations. It examines the emerging field of popular culture tourism and its connection with fan studies and placemaking. It integrates theory and practice and provides evidence-based...

This open access book presents the latest findings of researchers from around the globe who presented their work at the 10th international conference of Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism (ICSIMAT) in 2023. It provides an up-to-date information and discusses current trends, issues, and...

Chapter 1. Introduction: Case Based Research in Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality - Rethinking Theory and Practice -- Part 1. Leadership and Strategy -- Chapter 2. Leadership and Agility: What Can We Learn From Melbourne Quarantine Hotel During the COVID-19 Pandemic? -- Chapter 3. COVID-19...

Chapter 1: Introduction: Historicising and Theorising Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry -- Chapter 2: Digital Transformation in the hospitality and tourism sectors -- Chapter 3: A Review of Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training...

From developed to developing nations, the utilization of tourism as a development strategy has been a prevalent practice at both national and local levels. In this compelling read, authors Shruti Arora and Anukrati Sharma explore an understanding of how countries envision the future of their...

"This international case study book provides 28 expertly curated case studies on entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor to maximise student participation and learning. With reflective questions throughout to aid both in-class...

Chapter one: resilience and recovery -- Case 1: pivoting in the tourism sector: COVID- 19 / Rebecca Wilson-Mah and Katherine MacRae -- Case 2: a case of resilience and agility: the Craigdarroch castle / Rebecca Wilson-Mah and Giovanni Malcolm -- Case 3: a sudden inhospitable situation: the...

The suspension of tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an almost complete halt in the activities of the tourism industry. This paper attempts to assess the ability to use the potential of health tourism enterprises in counteracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic and to propose a...

The suspension of tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an almost complete halt in the activities of the tourism industry. This paper attempts to assess the ability to use the potential of health tourism enterprises in counteracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic and to propose a...

The study provides insights into how tourism can be managed to improve financial access in sub-Saharan Africa. The empirical evidence is based on the generalised method of moments. To make this assessment, inequality dynamics (i.e. the Gini coefficient, the Atkinson index and Palma ratio) are...