Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world, particularly on the international travel and hospitality industry, which is highly sensitive to such disruptions. The global tourism industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to extensive...

Abstract The complexity and ambiguity of COVID-19 presented itself as a ‘wicked problem’ ( ) for tourism policymakers with no definitive solution to stop the virus or restart tourism across the globe. The reliance on expert advice proposed by international organisations (such as World Health...

The results presented in this chapter show that the mobility and urban sustainability issues associated with the rise of CWSs should not be reduced to the emergence of a new sustainable mobility solution destined to reduce commuting and hence transport-related CO2 emissions. CWSs reflect the...

The case study presented in this chapter focuses on the current project to recover waste heat from the Port-Jérôme industrial zone in Normandy, a highly industrial and carbon-intensive area. The authors look at the implementation of this project and its impact on the development and...

Marketing depends upon images in on and offline environments, and research methods in marketing must be capable of addressing the issues such images signify. By connecting images to the cultural context of consumption, researchers can gain a more thorough understanding of how images embody and...

Abstract This study clarifies the history and significance of cryptocurrencies. It explores the underlying decentralisation and trustlessness concepts that set these digital assets apart from conventional fiat currencies. It clarifies how blockchain technology functions as the core component of...

Abstract In recent years, investing with robo-advisors has gained momentum and is seen as a simplifying approach for individual investors to participate in financial markets. This chapter contributes to a better understanding of the concept of a robo-advisory and its implications for private...

Abstract Agriculture is an activity that plays an important role in human life. Similarly, the agricultural sector plays an important role in the national economy. One of the biggest problems of the agricultural sector is the carbon gas it produces during production. Fertilizing activities and...