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...

Recommender systems -RS- have experienced exponential growth in various fields, especially in the tourism sector, improving tourism activities' accuracy, personalization, and experience, thus strengthening indicators such as promotion. However, some challenges and opportunities exist to...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Dieses Buch bietet einen Überblick über Fahrradtourismus und erklärt, wie Fahrradtourismus definiert wird sowie welche Marktdaten und Beteiligte relevant sind. Die unterschiedlichen Erscheinungstypen des Fahrradtourismus und das jeweilige Nachfrageverhalten werden skizziert. Steffen...

Organizational climate and its influence on organizational stress and affective well-being: evidence from hospitality employees -- Strategic Drivers of Global Tourism Development: A Logistic Regression Approach to the Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) -- Improving visitor experience in...

Strategic Management Structure of an Eco-Destination -- From Settlement to Movement: Understanding Perpetual Tourism among Retirees in Mazatlán -- Vilcabamba: An Exotic Destination for Retirees in the Global Era -- Physical or online travel agencies? Exploring consumer preferences of Portuguese...

This book explores how multi-criteria analysis (MCA) methodologies can enhance sustainable tourism management in protected areas, with Samaria National Park in Crete as a primary case study. Topics include the global impact of tourism, the role of national parks in conservation, and how...

This book is the first volume of the proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT). Focusing on “Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Business and Social Sciences,” the conference was held from September 3 to 5,...

"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...

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...

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...

Abstract Purpose : This chapter aims to review and brief the role of Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (SCSR) in the tourism industry, targeting its impact on the performance and sustainability of the tourism industry. This chapter seeks to provide insights into how SCSR can lead to a...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

Dieses Buch beleuchtet das Themenfeld New Work und setzt sich mit den Herausforderungen auseinander, denen Tourismusunternehmen auf dem Weg in eine sich verändernde Arbeitswelt begegnen. Der Sammelband analysiert zentrale Handlungsfelder und entwickelt konkrete Handlungsstrategien für...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

This research aimed to evaluate tourism management in Nakhon Si Thammarat province (NST) by considering the 15A’s tourism elements. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 400 and 30 foreign quality tourists who were purposively selected. The research tools used were...

Problems that arise in tourism management by local governments are: 1). There are limited regional resources in developing tourism even though tourism is a priority to increase foreign exchange; 2). Lack of role of local government in utilizing potential elements owned by the local. This article...

Bogen, som bl.a. baserer sig på udviklingsprogrammet TourismX, folder udfordringer i dansk turisme ud og ser disse i et internationalt perspektiv. Den analyserer, hvordan virksomheder arbejder med innovation, og hvordan man kan forstå den nyeste udvikling i turismen både i praksis og teori