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The world is entering a new technological age in which great changes are expected in all areas of human interest, life, and activity. These changes have been brought on by past and present man-made events, which have had both positive and negative consequences. The coming millennium will be marked by significant social, political, demographic, and technological changes, and will definitely differ from the last century. The future will bring more leisure time, a higher standard of living, and a better quality of life for us all. Technology Advancement, Trends and Innovations for the Future in Tourism examines recent and the most probable changes and answers questions such as: How will AI, service robots, and voice control affect tourism? Is this new era transforming the very essence of travelling? The authors present a wide range of visionary insights, as well as operational takeaways.

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Book SynopsisDark Tourism has seen a surge in popularity in the last decade as people seek a richer travel experience, choosing to meaningfully engage with humankind's more troubling heritage, rather than opting for merely escapist vacations. It is a genre of tourism that has received increased attention in recent years, an umbrella concept for travel to sites that are associated with death and suffering, such as battlefields, prisons, and slave forts.Despite the somewhat morbid nature of many Dark Tourism sites, there is also a positive side. Such sites provide visitors with a chance to reflect on cataclysmic events and draw their own life lessons from events of the past.Dark Tourism: Theory, Interpretation and Attraction is an edited volume drawing on content from around the world. It is relevant for students, scholars, and academicians associated with the fields of memorialization and morality death studies, history, cultural studies, psychology, business management, mu

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Book SynopsisThe 'C-Suite' Executive Leader in Sport explores the challenges of this unique role within elite professional sport. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book blends academic theory with practitioner interviews from leading figures working a range of elite sporting disciplines and organisations, enhancing understanding of the C-Suite executive within the world of elite sports, where the exploration of the role remains ambiguous and conflicted. The 'C-Suite' Executive Leader in Sport studies a range of issues including global sport governance and best practice, high performance organisations, masterminding innovation and change, diversity and inclusion, current and future key challenges faced by sports organisations, C-Suite leader education and professional development, and the future of the C-Suite leader in elite sport. Examining the lived experience of C-Suite executives, contributors analyse how this relates to existing research, seeking to inform and challenge those individuals responsible for identification, recruitment and promotion of C-Suite sports industry personnel. The book's findings have far reaching implications for analysis of C-Suite effectiveness and efficiency across sporting sectors.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Origins of the C-SuiteChapter 2. Leadership Chapter 3. High Performance Organisations Chapter 4. Masterminding Innovation and Change Chapter 5. The ‘Best’ Person for the Job Chapter 6. Inclusion and Diversity in the Boardroom Chapter 7. C-Suite Leader Education and Professional Development Chapter 8. The Future of the C-Suite Leader in Elite Sport

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook provides a critical analysis of the evolution of the contemporary niche tourism phenomenon. By framing discussions around sustainable development thinking, concepts and practical applications, each chapter provides specific reflections on niche tourism trends, successes and/or failures, and the challenges and opportunities that destinations that pursue tourism as a vehicle for sustainable development face around the world.The Handbook includes a blend of academic and practitioner contributors providing a balance of theoretical, conceptual and empirical elaborations on the topic, with case studies from across the globe. It covers a broad range of critical thematic areas, including: nature-based tourism, rural tourism, heritage and culture based tourism, dark tourism, spiritual, religious and wellness tourism, and social and inclusive tourism. Chapters also examine the latest developments in niche tourism, including the impact of Covid-19.This invigorating and comprehensive study of niche tourism will benefit sustainable tourism scholars, as well as tourism researchers and students more broadly. It will also be useful to policy makers and tourism practitioners seeking a better understanding of this increasingly important field.Trade Review‘Tourism is now more dynamic than ever across markets and products globally as we move beyond disruptions. While the context has changed, the opportunities are many. This Handbook is not only a vital contribution to our understanding of tourism nuances, but a motivator for renewed creativity and innovation. Whether reading individual chapters or from cover to cover, this is not only a key contribution to our understanding of niche tourism, but also a call to action with relevant forward-focused insights.’ -- Hannah Messerli, The World Bank, US‘This Handbook provides a welcome addition to tourism scholarship. The niche tourism experiences outlined are largely owned and operated locally, which is something that those of us wanting to see more local control over tourism (especially after the “overtourism” crisis pre-pandemic) and more local benefits from tourism, are seeking. This Handbook is thus well placed to inspire other researchers engaging with ideas around the desire for more sustainable and mindful travel post-pandemic.’ -- Regina Scheyvens, Massey University, New Zealand‘The tourism “product” has, in recent decades, become remarkably diversified; destinations offer and tourists now seek an enormous variety of tourism attractions and experiences that collectively comprise an increasingly significant sector of the overall market – niche tourism. This Handbook makes a vital contribution to our knowledge and understanding of this sector. In particular, its critical perspective, necessarily exploring the problems and prospects of numerous forms of niche tourism within the contemporary context of sustainability, makes it essential reading for those with an interest in tourism development.’ -- Richard Sharpley, University of Central Lancashire, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to niche tourism – contemporary trends and development xxiii Marina Novelli, Joseph M. Cheer, Claudia Dolezal, Adam Jones and Claudio Milano PART I NATURE-BASED TOURISM 1 Astro-tourism in the Czech–Polish Izera Dark Sky Park 2 Grzegorz Iwanicki 2 Glacier tourism and climate change in Switzerland 14 Emmanuel Salim 3 Architourism in nature areas: a ‘Bilbao effect’ in the bush? 25 Ben Wielenga, Stefan Hartman and Jasper Hessel Heslinga 4 Conservation tourism in Pangatalan island, Palawan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 38 Cristina Abreu, Frédéric Tardieu and António D. Abreu 5 Urban ecotourism and regime altering in Denmark 49 Jane Widtfeldt Meged and Jesper Holm 6 In focus 1 – geocaching tourism in Poland 65 Joanna Kosmaczewska PART II RURAL TOURISM 7 Experiential tea tourism in Asia 69 Lee Jolliffe 8 Agritourism and the Prosecco Route of Italy 84 Marta Soligo 9 Culinary tourism: artichoke from land to table in Spain 99 Francesc Fusté-Forné 10 Astro-tourism in Portugal’s rural areas 111 Áurea Rodrigues and Helena Reis 11 Rural festival and event tourism in Albania 124 Enrico Porfido 12 In focus 2 – Koh Phi Phi Thailand: an icon of backpacker culture, victim of film tourism and devastated by crisis 140 Faye Taylor PART III HERITAGE AND CULTURE-BASED TOURISM 13 Personal heritage tourism 144 Heather Kennedy-Eden and Ulrike Gretzel 14 Communist heritage tourism in Poland 158 Robert Pawlusiński, Joanna Kowalczyk-Anioł and Magdalena Kubal-Czerwińska 15 Railways and niche tourism developments in Brazil 172 Carla Fraga 16 Industrial tourism and ceramics-led tourism in Stoke-on-Trent, UK 186 Paul Williams 17 ‘Escape rooms’ and cultural tourism in Poland 200 Andrzej Stasiak 18 Language tourism 218 Montserrat Iglesias 19 In focus 3 – contemporary arts tourism in West Africa 232 Marina Novelli, Maria Pia Bernardoni and Clive Allanso PART IV DARK TOURISM 20 Battlefield tourism: the legacy of Sandakan in Malaysian Borneo 236 Balvinder Kaur Kler and Cassie Perpetua Forsythe 21 Cold War Museum in Lithuania 250 Rasa Pranskūnienė and Viltė Kriščiūnaitė 22 Cemetery tourism in Slovenia 262 Lea Kužnik and Tanja Ostrman Renault 23 In focus 4 – fine dining in a prison: The Clink restaurants in the UK 278 Alison McIntosh, Maria Gebbels and Tracy Harkison PART V SPIRITUAL, RELIGIOUS AND WELLNESS TOURISM 24 Faith, new age spirituality and religious tourism 282 Daniel H. Olsen 25 Babymoon travel in India 300 Senthilkumaran Piramanayagam and Partho Pratim Seal 26 Pilgrimage tourism and the Shugendō programs in Japan 316 Ricardo Nicolas Progano 27 In focus 5 – religious tourism in the urban setting of Varanasi in India 328 K Thirumaran, Simona Azzali, Zilmiyah Kamble, Yash Prabhugaonkar and Manisha Agarwal PART VI SOCIAL AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM 28 Social tourism in Brazil 332 Ernest Cañada 29 Developmentourism and school tours in Zimbabwe 345 Kathleen Smithers and Joanne Ailwood 30 Gay tourism and sustainable rainbow tourist destinations 357 Fabio Corbisiero and Salvatore Monaco 31 The ‘albergo diffuso’ and tourism revitalization in Southern Italy 371 Dionisia Russo Krauss 32 In focus 6 – the ‘Wasteland – Graced Land’ story of Melkhoutfontein, South Africa 383 Anthea Rossouw PART VII LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN NICHE TOURISM 33 South Korean ‘one-month stay’ travellers 388 Jaeyeon Choe 34 Unseen Tours’ virtual ‘Not-in-a-Pub’ quizzes: social inclusion and empowerment in times of COVID-19 401 Claudia Dolezal, Jayni Gudka and Dominic Lapointe 35 In focus 7 – hot air ballooning in the Czech Republic 422 Markéta Novotná and Josef Kunc 36 In focus 8 – flights to nowhere 425 Martine Bakker Index 427

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Book SynopsisThis insightful Handbook brings together the practical guidance of over 50 international practitioners in sustainable tourism. Applying strong research design principles it provides a workable and rational toolkit for investigating practical challenges while accounting for modest timeframes and resources.Expert contributors illustrate how to undertake environmental, socio-cultural and economic assessments that establish the feasibility of new tourism ventures and ascertain their impact over time. Chapters cover fundamentals including how to conduct feasibility studies and business plans, and address key topics such as visitor management and overcrowding. Offering how-to tools and step-by-step guidance, this Handbook combines academic insight with extensive professional experience to outline the best practices for an array of tasks to inform sustainable tourism planning, development and operation.Incorporating concrete solutions employed in numerous contexts, this Handbook is crucial reading for practitioners of sustainable tourism and agencies commissioning sustainable tourism assignments who are in need of innovative methods and up-to-date guidance in the field. It will also benefit tourism scholars, particularly those investigating practical methodologies for creating sustainable tourism experiences.Trade Review'Written by world experts in their fields, it fills a gap in the market for sustainable tourism research that is helpful and practical. It is gratifying to read all these chapters from consultants and practice-oriented academics that I have admired for years, which allow us an insight into the experience they have gained over decades of working for some of the most influential international organisations, overseas development agencies, governments and protected areas.'Table of ContentsContents: Foreword xxi 1 Introduction to the Handbook for Sustainable Tourism Practitioners: The Essential Toolbox 1 Anna Spenceley PART I PLANNING AND DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 2 Tourism Theory of Change: a tool for planners and developers 12 Louise Twining-Ward, Hannah R. Messerli, Jose Miguel Villascusa and Amit Sharma 3 Guidelines for tourism policy formulation in developing countries 32 Mike Fabricius 4 Tourism master planning: the key to sustainable long-term growth 52 Roger Goodacre 5 Commercialization strategies for tourism within parks and protected areas 70 Paul F. J. Eagles 6 Feasibility studies, business plans and predicting returns for new lodging facilities 96 P. J. Massyn 7 Funding proposals for new tourism ventures 110 Michael Wright 8 Planning for optimal local involvement in tourism and partnership development 131 Amran Hamzah 9 Touching the earth, touching people: approaches to sustainability design 154 Nicholas Coetzer 10 UN Indicators Programme: informing sustainable development for tourism destinations 172 Edward W. (Ted) Manning PART II ENHANCING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF EXISTING TOURISM 11 Sustainable supply chains in travel and tourism: towards a circular approach 190 Jos van der Sterren 12 Using mainstream development economics to improve sustainability: a value chain approach 204 Jonathan Mitchell 13 Establishing sustainability standards in tourism 233 Randy Durband 14 Designing and delivering wildlife viewing protocols that enhance sustainability 249 Jeff R. Muntifering and Wayne L. Linklater 15 Consultation approaches in sustainable tourism 273 Carolin Lusby PART III BALANCING OVERTOURISM AND UNDERTOURISM: VISITOR MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE 16 A research strategy to understand what biophysical and social conditions are appropriate and acceptable in tourism destinations 287 Stephen F. McCool 17 Visitor use management framework 303 William T. Borrie and Elena A. Bigart 18 Developing targets for visitation in parks 323 Paul F. J. Eagles, Andjelko Novosel, Ognjen Škunca and Vesna Vukadin 19 Optimization of tourism development in destinations: an approach used to alleviate the impacts of overtourism in the Mediterranean region 347 Ante Mandić PART IV MONITORING AND EVALUATION 20 Visitor counting and surveys 366 Joel Erkkonen and Liisa Kajala 21 Economic effects assessment approaches: US National Parks approach 382 Cathy Cullinane Thomas and Lynne Koontz 22 Economic effects assessment approaches: Tourism Economic Model for Protected Areas (TEMPA) for developing countries 395 Thiago do Val Simardi Beraldo Souza, Alex Chidakel, Brian Child, Wen-Huei Chang and Virginia Gorsevski 23 Biodiversity and stressors rapid assessment 412 Shane Feyers, Gretchen Stokes and Vanessa Hull 24 Social and cultural impact assessment of tourism 435 Jacqueline N. Kariithi 25 Tourism certification audits: reviewing sustainable certification programs 449 Monica Mic 26 Case study research for sustainable tourism: towards inclusive community-based tourism 477 Regis Musavengane and Darlington Muzeza 27 Establishing and managing research programmes in tourism destinations: the case of South African National Parks 499 Liandi Slabbert Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Written by Chris Ryan, this Advanced Introduction seeks to integrate macro and micro components of tourism destination planning into a discussion of impacts, destination development, and national, regional and site planning. Exploring the characteristics of tourism destinations, the political framework of tourism and region specific management, this accessible book offers an insightful introduction to the field. Key features include: the implementation of management techniques and policies analysis of the social, economic and environmental impacts of the global tourism industry coverage of essential topics such as the evolution of the tourist destination and marketing as a management tool. The Advanced Introduction to Tourism Destination Management will be a key resource for not only scholars and students working in tourism, but also individuals seeking to better understand this social phenomenon that is a critical driver of economic development.Trade Review'The Advanced Introduction to Tourism Destination Management is an outstanding and well-written contribution to this emerging field. The author, Chris Ryan, is a highly respected scholar with huge experience in tourism research and consultations across many countries. As such, this text is rich with practical examples on concepts, yet comprehensive in its coverage of key topics such as tourism impacts. Destination management is an emerging professional field, although not well understood to date. This highly relevant and up-to-date text advances the field and is an essential reader for students of tourism and destination management practitioners.' --Alastair Morrison, Purdue University, US'Facing the challenges of over-tourism, technological advancement and climate change, destination management needs a new framework of thinking. Professor Ryan's lucid narrative offers a comprehensive yet in-depth and current overview of destination marketing and management. His familiarity with current issues, the balanced coverage for management practices in both the east and the west, and the detailed exploration of under-researched political frameworks in destinations, make the book a great reference and must-have for both researchers and practitioners in tourism!' --Bing Pan, Pennsylvania State University, US'This is a timely ''one-stop read'' for destination management professionals, policymakers, and researchers. The book addresses issues pertinent to various types of destinations, discusses important impacts of tourism, and offers insights from macro-level policies and politics to micro-level site-specific management. All these important concepts are placed in the context of changing technology and consumer behaviors. Read this book to learn from Chris' scholarly wisdom and extended experiences of working with various stakeholders globally!' --Cathy Hsu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Characteristics of a tourism destination 3. What is there to be managed? – the impacts of tourism 4. The evolution of the tourist destination and managerial Implications 5. The political framework of tourism 6. Tourism and marketing – is marketing a management tool? 7. The implementation of destination management techniques and policies Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Written by Chris Ryan, this Advanced Introduction seeks to integrate macro and micro components of tourism destination planning into a discussion of impacts, destination development, and national, regional and site planning. Exploring the characteristics of tourism destinations, the political framework of tourism and region specific management, this accessible book offers an insightful introduction to the field. Key features include: the implementation of management techniques and policies analysis of the social, economic and environmental impacts of the global tourism industry coverage of essential topics such as the evolution of the tourist destination and marketing as a management tool. The Advanced Introduction to Tourism Destination Management will be a key resource for not only scholars and students working in tourism, but also individuals seeking to better understand this social phenomenon that is a critical driver of economic development.Trade Review'The Advanced Introduction to Tourism Destination Management is an outstanding and well-written contribution to this emerging field. The author, Chris Ryan, is a highly respected scholar with huge experience in tourism research and consultations across many countries. As such, this text is rich with practical examples on concepts, yet comprehensive in its coverage of key topics such as tourism impacts. Destination management is an emerging professional field, although not well understood to date. This highly relevant and up-to-date text advances the field and is an essential reader for students of tourism and destination management practitioners.' --Alastair Morrison, Purdue University, US'Facing the challenges of over-tourism, technological advancement and climate change, destination management needs a new framework of thinking. Professor Ryan's lucid narrative offers a comprehensive yet in-depth and current overview of destination marketing and management. His familiarity with current issues, the balanced coverage for management practices in both the east and the west, and the detailed exploration of under-researched political frameworks in destinations, make the book a great reference and must-have for both researchers and practitioners in tourism!' --Bing Pan, Pennsylvania State University, US'This is a timely ''one-stop read'' for destination management professionals, policymakers, and researchers. The book addresses issues pertinent to various types of destinations, discusses important impacts of tourism, and offers insights from macro-level policies and politics to micro-level site-specific management. All these important concepts are placed in the context of changing technology and consumer behaviors. Read this book to learn from Chris' scholarly wisdom and extended experiences of working with various stakeholders globally!' --Cathy Hsu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Characteristics of a tourism destination 3. What is there to be managed? – the impacts of tourism 4. The evolution of the tourist destination and managerial Implications 5. The political framework of tourism 6. Tourism and marketing – is marketing a management tool? 7. The implementation of destination management techniques and policies Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook on Tourism and Conservation demonstrates the intrinsic nexus between tourism, the environment and sustainable natural resources use. It applies Ostrom’s social-ecological systems (SESs) theory as the analytical framework for reaching a consensus on divergent viewpoints within the context of global environmental change and emerging governance issues.Reflecting the interdependency between tourism and biodiversity conservation, the book focuses on four thematic areas. These include tourism and conservation in protected areas; tourism and climate change; sustainable agritourism; and destination communities and natural resources conservation. Thus equity and environmental justice issues are highlighted in relation to how destination communities have benefitted from tourism activities. The Handbook will be a useful guide for policymakers and relevant institutions in the implementation of tourism policies that balance issues in tourism and environmental conservation equally and which in turn could enhance wider participation in tourism development by all stakeholders in the sector.The Handbook will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of tourism studies, geography, environmental policy, management and related fields. It will also be beneficial for sustainable tourism policymakers and planners.Table of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the Handbook on Tourism and Conservation 1 Oluwatoyin D. Kolawole, Joseph E. Mbaiwa, Wame L. Hambira, and Emmanuel Mogende PART I TOURISM AND CONSERVATION IN PROTECTED AREAS 2 Tourism and conservation in protected areas: on collective efficacy 10 Jabulile Happyness Mzimela and Inocent Moyo 3 The prospects of forest-based tourism for marginalised communities 25 Joyce Lepetu, Gofaone Rammotokara and Hesekia Garekae 4 Human–elephant conflict: implications for rural livelihoods and wildlife conservation 37 Kenalekgosi Gontse, Joseph E. Mbaiwa and Olekae T. Thakadu 5 Residents’ perception of ecotourism development at Tachila Nature Reserve, North-East District, Botswana 54 Joseph E. Mbaiwa and Unabo Tafa PART II TOURISM AND CLIMATE CHANGE 6 Tourism and climate change adaptation in protected areas 73 Kaarina Tervo-Kankare 7 Tourism and climate change vulnerabilities: a focus on African destinations 86 Kaitano Dube 8 Tourism and climate change: consequences, adaptation and mitigation 101 Esraa A. El-Masry 9 Evaluating climate change communication for sustainable environmental conservation in the tourism sector 115 Sharon Tshipa and Olekae T. Thakadu 10 Perspectives on the effects of environmental change in northern Botswana and its implications for CBNRM 130 Maduo Mpolokang and Jeremy Perkins PART III SUSTAINABLE AGRITOURISM 11 Potentials and challenges of sustainable agritourism in Fortín, Veracruz, Mexico 147 Karina Nicole Pérez-Olmos, Noé Aguilar-Rivera and Carlos Enrique Villanueva-González 12 ‘Negotiating with the juggernaut’: on agritourism and the paradoxes of market-driven conservation 164 Mikael Andéhn and Patrick J. N. L’Espoir Decosta 13 Micro and small-scale culture-based tourism initiatives as a livelihood option for rural women in Kenya 176 Rita Wairimu Nthiga and Beatrice H. O. Ohutso Imbaya 14 Environmental impact of rural tourism 189 Gondo Reniko and Oluwatoyin D. Kolawole 15 Towards agritourism development in Zimbabwe: growth potential, benefits and challenges 204 Rudorwashe Baipai, Oliver Chikuta, Edson Gandiwa and Chiedza N. Mutanga PART IV DESTINATION COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION 16 Commodification of nature and territorialization: conservation, local communities and Botswana’s international cooperation 223 Kekgaoditse Suping 17 Community-based natural resources management and poverty reduction 237 Israel R. Blackie 18 Information communication technologies and community-based tourism organisations 249 Siamisang Sehuhula 19 Assessing the role of the central government and communities in alleviating poverty through ecotourism 263 Thekiso Molokwane and Agnes Tshepo Nkone 20 Sense of place and tourism in cultural landscapes 278 Joseph E. Mbaiwa and Gladys B. Siphambe 21 Co-management of world heritage sites for community benefit 299 Olekae T. Thakadu, Wame L. Hambira, Gaseitsiwe Smollie Masunga, Barbara N. Ngwenya, Abigail Lillian Engleton, Dandy Badimo and Ineelo Mosie PART V CONCLUSION 22 The interlinkage between tourism, environmental conservation, and natural resource management: a synthesis 328 Oluwatoyin D. Kolawole, Joseph E. Mbaiwa, Wame L. Hambira, and Emmanuel Mogende Index

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Book SynopsisThis innovative book explores the evolution of ecology and how scientific advances enable the redesign of Protected Areas (PA), guided by area-specific ecological values and objectives. It argues that transitions towards science-informed integrated PA systems could contribute to safeguarding the persistence of biodiversity and socio-ecological systems.Valentina Dinica proposes a conceptual framework to integrate the ecological and tourism aspects of PA regulation, assisting decision-makers to develop contextually effective regulatory instruments that avoid over-/under-regulating tourism, given the PA’s ecological profiles. The framework is applied to comparatively evaluate the ecological representativeness and regulations of PA networks in New Zealand, Tasmania and Hawaii. The empirical chapters also discuss gaps and (mis-)alignments between ecology and tourism regulations, displaying outdated scientific paradigms. The book proposes a new approach to classifying PAs, to better balance human–nature relationships.This book will be of interest to students and academics in public policy, law, ecology, environmental studies, sustainability sciences, tourism studies, political science and history of science.Trade Review‘This book provides a unique and valuable contribution in the important area of the regulation of Protected Area management, including tourism. It adopts an historical view on the creation and management of protected areas, in order to understand the philosophies and attitudes towards these societal creations. It applies a broad framework to analyze the current regulatory regime in three example areas: New Zealand, Tasmania and Hawaii. This book makes a unique case of moving from ecological values to regulation. The book takes a global view with comprehensive reviews of relevant global conventions, treaties and policies and their possible impacts on management and regulation. This book should be useful to anyone involved in understanding the development and application of values into Protected Area laws and regulations.’ -- Paul F. J. Eagles, University of Waterloo, Canada‘The development and application of the SERPAT framework introduced in this timely book provides parties with a rigorous approach for managing Protected Areas. In stressing the proportionality principle – that policy responses must be effective but reasonable – the book provides a realistic guide for policies designed to protect ecological values while enabling human-centric enjoyment of nature.’ -- Arthur Grimes, Victoria University of Wellington, New ZealandTable of ContentsContents: PART I REGULATIONS AND SCIENCE FOR PROTECTED AREAS AND TOURISM 1. Ecological challenges and Protected Areas 1.1 Ecological pressures 1.2 Protected Areas – protected environment? 1.3 The book’s aim and conceptual framework 1.4 The structure of the book 2. Key concepts: frameworks, values, regulations and science 2.1 Frameworks as theoretical constructs 2.2 Eco-values and eco-objectives 2.3 Conceptualisations of regulations 2.4 Science: contested philosophies 3. Protected Areas before 1960 3.1 The era of natural history, reserves and hunting 3.2 The era of tourism, parks and early ecology 3.3 Summary and concluding reflections 4. Spectra for the ecological regulation of Protected Areas 4.1 Shifts in scientific paradigms: implications for Protected Areas’ design and management 4.2 A spectrum of ecological values for Protected Areas 4.3 Ecological objectives 4.4 Concluding reflections 5. Spectra for tourism regulations in Protected Areas 5.1 Tourism access principles 5.2 Concession allocation methods for tourism businesses 5.3 Environmental regulation strategies for Protected Area target groups 5.4 Types of concession contract designs 5.5 Conclusion 5.6 Appendix: brief critical reviews of frameworks for tourism management PART II CASE STUDIES AND INTEGRATED REFLECTIONS 6. New Zealand 6.1 Ecological challenges and Protected Areas 6.2 Ecological references and scientific paradigms in legal-policy frameworks 6.3 Tourism regulation in the Westland National Park 6.4 Conclusion 7. Tasmania, Australia 7.1 Ecological challenges and Protected Areas 7.2 Ecological references and scientific paradigms in legal-policy frameworks 7.3 Tourism regulations applicable to the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park 7.4 Concluding reflections 8. Hawaii, United States of America 8.1 Ecological challenges 8.2 The Protected Area system, ecological rationales and scientific paradigms 8.3 Tourism regulations in State Protected Areas 8.4 The ecological representativeness of Protected Areas and concluding reflections 9. Protected Areas in transition 9.1 Summary of key findings and integrated reflections 9.2 PA redesign in a changing climate 9.3 Alternatives to Protected Area designations 9.4 A research agenda References

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Book SynopsisThis book integrates new thinking on the image, marketing, and branding of places at all levels, from town squares to cities and countries, and of the products and peoples associated with them, thereby bridging the ‘country’ and ‘place’ silos in place-related research and practice. Insightful contributions from top scholars reflect fresh theorizing and provide a critical appraisal of conventional wisdom by juxtaposing intriguing contexts, questioning commonplace practices, and challenging methodologies and theoretical assumptions.Chapters explore interdependencies among residents, visitors, brand managers, and consumers; image effects of place and social identity, cross-border acquisitions, popular culture exports, and sporting mega-events; country-of-origin research, cross-cultural consumer behaviour, international marketing, destination branding, and brand modelling; and cutting-edge methodological approaches and managerial best practices in place marketing. The book’s interdisciplinary know-how and approach makes it an invaluable and comprehensive reference for researchers, managers, consultants, and students alike, in areas from marketing, place management, international business, and tourism to communications, social psychology, urban geography, and regional economics.Trade Review‘This is a useful source book for those seeking an overview of different approaches to the challenges of place marketing and branding. It will appeal to researchers and graduate students looking for interesting questions to tackle.’ -- Greg Richards, Journal of Urban Affairs‘A new academic book is out, on the marketing of places, and this one is a refreshing read. Boasting contributions of many of the world’s leading place marketing thinkers, the book is essential in that it reflects current thinking on the topic, often with a (most welcome) critical eye.’ -- TPBO: The Place Brand Observer‘This volume clearly describes the research potential in place marketing/branding. Researchers and doctoral students with an interest in place marketing or branding, or any related topic in international or global marketing, will find many stimulating ideas and illustrative examples in this volume.’ -- C. Anthony Di Benedetto, Journal of International Consumer Marketing?‘In a field not noted for its sense of direction or purpose, Papadopoulos and Cleveland have achieved that rare goal: a properly curated collection. They have done this with intelligence and panache, so this book should move the field forward, and is also a pleasure to read. Highly recommended.’ -- Simon Anholt, Independent policy advisor, UK, and Founder, Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index and City Brands Index‘Country and place branding has emerged as one of the hottest topics in international marketing. Leading scholars Nicolas Papadopoulos and Mark Cleveland put together a book that is the ultimate resource on the subject. The book combines relevance and academic rigor. A must read for policy makers, managers, and academics.’ -- Jan-Benedict Steenkamp, Knox Massey Distinguished Professor of Marketing, University of North Carolina, US‘For too long the fields of place marketing and branding on the one hand, and country of origin and country image on the other, have evolved in parallel, with minimal integration between these two highly related areas. This timely book provides an excellent, focused and insightful synthesis of these research silos.‘ -- Keith Dinnie, University of Dundee School of Business, UK‘Papadopoulos and Cleveland have composed a fascinating research volume. They connect scholarship from two distinct fields: the marketing of places and the marketing of products based on ‘‘country-of-origin‘‘. Each field has evolved independently of the other but, as the volume shows, each could also benefit greatly from the knowledge created in the other.‘ -- Alain Verbeke, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business Studies and McCaig Research Chair in Management, University of Calgary, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: the ‘country’ vs. ‘place’ and ‘marketing’ vs. ‘branding’ conundrum 1 Nicolas Papadopoulos and Mark Cleveland PART I ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER, ALL OVER THE PLACE’: MY NEIGHBOURHOOD, MY TOWN, MY COUNTRY 1 Conceptions of place: from streets and neighbourhoods to towns, cities, nations, and beyond 9 Gary Warnaby and Dominic Medway 2 Place brands: why, who, what, when, where, and how? 26 Mihalis Kavaratzis and Magdalena Florek 3 Will the twain ever meet? ‘Place’ vs. ‘country’ in research and practice 40 Nicolas Papadopoulos and Mark Cleveland 4 Six propositions for place marketing: a critical discussion of the current state of our field 63 Sebastian Zenker PART II ‘A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY?’: RESIDENTS AND IDENTITY POLITICS IN PLACE AND SPACE 5 In search of a place brand identity model 77 Magdalena Florek 6 From participation to transformation: the multiple roles of residents in the place brand creation process 97 Alia El Banna and Ioana S. Stoica 7 Peoplescapes and placemaking in a multicultural world: residents’ identity, attachment, and belonging 114 Andrea Insch 8 The fabric of person–place–time: what metaphors from outer space can teach us in place branding 135 Mark Cleveland and Nicolas Papadopoulos PART III ‘A PLACE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS’: A SMORGASBORD OF COUNTRY IMAGES AND EFFECTS 9 ‘New perspectives welcome’: a case for alternative approaches to country of origin effect research 158 Mikael Andéhn and Jean-Noël Patrick L’Espoir Decosta 10 The effects of stereotyping on place/country image perceptions 174 Peter Magnusson and Stanford A. Westjohn 11 Consumer dispositions and product connections to places: from parochialism to cosmopolitanism and beyond 192 Mark Cleveland, Nicolas Papadopoulos, and Boris Bartikowski 12 Country of origin cues in advertising: theoretical insights and practical implications 212 Fabian Bartsch and Katharina Petra Zeugner-Roth 13 Cross-border acquisitions and offshoring strategies: the effects on country/place image and reputation 228 Michela Matarazzo PART IV ‘HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE’: ADVANCES, ADVERSITIES, APPLICATIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS IN ‘COUNTRY’ AND ‘PLACE’ MARKETING 14 The role of advertising in place branding 247 Rick T. Wilson 15 Place branding as an instrument in strategic spatial planning: insights from urban regions in Western Europe and North America 265 Eduardo Oliveira and Anna M. Hersperger 16 Popular culture and place-associated products in country image 282 Candace L. White 17 Understanding ‘public diplomacy’, ‘nation branding’, and ‘soft power’ in showcasing places via sports mega-events 298 Nina Kramareva and Jonathan Grix 18 Place branding for sustainable development: the role of tourism in sustainable place branding strategies 319 Anette Therkelsen, Laura James, and Henrik Halkier 19 Place branding practice and scholarship: where we are and whither we may be going 337 Robert Govers Epilogue: ‘Between a rock and a hard PLACE’ 342 Mark Cleveland and Nicolas Papadopoulos Index 350

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. 'Müller's accessible and timely volume takes a bold step closer to keeping pace with the constantly evolving sub-discipline of tourism geographies, unafraid to challenge earlier foundations and keen to prioritise academic diversity and real-world contexts. The contributors' flair, perspective and passion comes across throughout what is arguably the ideal backdrop for shaping future research agendas in the field.'- Julie Wilson, Open University of Catalonia, Spain Over recent years, tourism geographies have developed into a vibrant field of research, facing increasing challenges from globalisation and environmental change. This Research Agenda presents a unique and original collection of contributions from both established and up-and-coming scholars in the field. Encompassing both contemporary issues, and paving the way for future avenues of research, this book explores and develops research on tourism geographies. Chapters address emerging themes and apply new methodologies, allowing for intellectual and practical challenges to be tackled. With fresh global insights, this book expands on the geographic dimension of tourism work and workers, the challenges brought by changing economic atmospheres, spatial dynamics, big data and climate change to provide a thorough understanding of the field. Ideal for graduate and post-graduate students of geography and tourism studies looking to develop thesis ideas, this Research Agenda highlights the interest and potential of tourism geographers to contribute to a geographical tradition and influence the future content of geography as a discipline.Contributors: M. Bauder, P. Brouder, R. de Cássia Ariza da Cruz, K. Debbage, M.G. Gren, M. Hall, H.V. Haraldsson, X. Honggang, E.H. Huijbens, Z. Ibrahim, D. Ioannides, D.K. Müller, R. Ólafsdóttir, J. Saarinen, R. Steiger, R. Tremblay, G. Visser, Y. Wu, K. ZampoukosTrade ReviewA Research Agenda for Tourism Geographies brings together a global group of tourism geography scholars presenting insightful thoughts on many of the cutting-edge issues that our subfield of study is attempting to address today. Together they provide a foundation for moving tourism geography into the future.' --lan A. Lew, Northern Arizona University, US'Dieter Müller has successfully coordinated an international assembly of contributors who offer insightful new perspectives on tourism geography's evolution and future research agendas. The volume provides an excellent resource for tourism geographers to consider the position of their research with respect to the discipline of geography and the interdisciplinary arena of tourism studies.' --Alison Gill, Simon Fraser University, Canada'In a world characterised by rapid and radical change, this book sets out an ambitious future for a subject that will have increasing international importance in the years to come.' --Tim Coles, University of Exeter, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Research agendas for tourism geographies: An introduction Dieter K. Müller 2. Tourism geographies: A bibliometric review Dieter K. Müller 3. Tourism/geography/mobilities are dead, long live Tourism/geography/mobilities: Or, returning to yet another turn - the inexorable search for relevant research agendas in tourism geographies C. Michael Hall 4. Not a serious subject?! Academic relevancy and critical tourism geographies Jarkko Saarinen 5. For a scientific and critical approach to tourism in geography Rita de Cássia Ariza da Cruz 6. The contribution of Tourism Geography to the field of Geography overall Honggang Xu and Yuefang Wu 7. Infusing tourism geographies Dieter K. Müller 8. Towards a geographical political economy of tourism Patrick Brouder 9. Geographies of tourism entrepreneurship and innovation: An evolving research agenda Keith Debbage 10. Exploring the geographic dimensions of tourism work and workers Dimitri Ioannides and Kristina Zampoukos 11. Towards a framework for lifestyle migration Zainub Ibrahim and Rémy Tremblay 12. The challenges of tourism and urban economic (re)development in Southern cities Gustav Visser 13. Tourism geography in and of the anthropocene Martin G. Gren and Edward H. Huijbens 14. Tourism spatial dynamics and causal relations: A need for holistic understanding Rannveig Ólafsdóttir and Hörður V. Haraldsson 15. Tourism and climate change Robert Steiger 16. Engage! A research agenda for Big Data in tourism geography Michael Bauder Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction is an accessible and critical review of the economic foundations of tourism. Taking a regional approach based in macro- and resource economics, David Marcouiller points to how the competitive aspect of tourism can be transformative to regional activity. Offering insight into the decision-making process among both private and public stakeholders, this book makes clear the increasing necessity of using sound planning principles and practice to shape tourism consumption and production.Key Features: Explores integrative and sustainable tourism planning Outlines the features and construction of the tourism product and presents an environmental economics perspective on non-market goods and services Takes a macroeconomic approach to tourism development, highlighting the regional attributes of amenities and tourism demand This timely Advanced Introduction will be crucial reading for scholars interested in tourism economics and development, economic geography and urban and regional economics as well as those looking for a thought-provoking introduction to this evolving area of study.Trade Review‘This volume provides a comprehensive and clearly written exploration of contemporary approaches to understanding the complexity of tourism demand and supply. Written by a wise and experienced voice in our field, the book makes a compelling case for an integrative, locally-sensitive approach to tourism development and it puts leisure and re-creation where they belong, right at the heart of tourism.’ -- Heather Mair, University of Waterloo, Canada‘This book offers insight for both academics and policy makers seeking to understand the tourism phenomenon from a regional economic perspective. Its primary value for scholars is its combination of both demand for (leisure) and supply of (amenities) the tourism product. Policy makers will, on the other hand, benefit from a greater appreciation of the economic effects of tourism, as well as implications for planning.’ -- Jinlong Gao, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, China

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction is an accessible and critical review of the economic foundations of tourism. Taking a regional approach based in macro- and resource economics, David Marcouiller points to how the competitive aspect of tourism can be transformative to regional activity. Offering insight into the decision-making process among both private and public stakeholders, this book makes clear the increasing necessity of using sound planning principles and practice to shape tourism consumption and production.Key Features: Explores integrative and sustainable tourism planning Outlines the features and construction of the tourism product and presents an environmental economics perspective on non-market goods and services Takes a macroeconomic approach to tourism development, highlighting the regional attributes of amenities and tourism demand This timely Advanced Introduction will be crucial reading for scholars interested in tourism economics and development, economic geography and urban and regional economics as well as those looking for a thought-provoking introduction to this evolving area of study.Trade Review‘This volume provides a comprehensive and clearly written exploration of contemporary approaches to understanding the complexity of tourism demand and supply. Written by a wise and experienced voice in our field, the book makes a compelling case for an integrative, locally-sensitive approach to tourism development and it puts leisure and re-creation where they belong, right at the heart of tourism.’ -- Heather Mair, University of Waterloo, Canada‘This book offers insight for both academics and policy makers seeking to understand the tourism phenomenon from a regional economic perspective. Its primary value for scholars is its combination of both demand for (leisure) and supply of (amenities) the tourism product. Policy makers will, on the other hand, benefit from a greater appreciation of the economic effects of tourism, as well as implications for planning.’ -- Jinlong Gao, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, China

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.Exploring the social, economic and environmental impacts of events on people, places and communities, this timely Research Agenda highlights the links between theory and practice in event impacts research. Top scholars critically assess events, looking at who benefits from hosting them, and focusing on issues surrounding sustainability, the need to define legacies, and the need to extend regeneration efforts to secure economic and socially sustainable futures.The Research Agenda first outlines key theories and concepts in the field, addressing the three impacts recognized in triple bottom line considerations of sustainability. Chapters then move to analyse a range of types and scales of event, including: conventions and business events, sports tourism, cultural and religious events, intangible cultural heritage, and events in rural locations. This forward-looking Research Agenda further analyses event hosting in emerging economy nations, disability access and inclusion, climate change and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.Covering a broad range of types, scales and settings of events, this will be a crucial read for event studies and event management scholars. The critical insights to practical impacts of events will also be beneficial for policy-makers and event practitioners.Trade Review‘Events and events research face change and challenge as never before. From climate change and cultural heritage to disability, inclusion and place-making, this stimulating and timely book captures their multifaceted nature, using a rich array of case studies to explore potential and risk, offering directions for research, policy and practice.’ -- Julie Clark, University of the West of Scotland, UK‘Event owners and organisers are under increasing pressure to justify the events they stage. This book provides a timely and substantive contribution toward analysing and evaluating the social, economic and environments implications of planning and delivering events, and most importantly how to enhance their contribution to society and mitigate associated risks.’ -- Mike Duignan, University of Surrey, UK‘This timely collection includes valuable insights from across the domain of event studies with contributions from a rich diversity of emerging and senior scholars. The need to move beyond economic impacts is refreshing with contemporary themes of disability, access and inclusion, climate change, and the cultural legacies of events all significant and impactful.’ -- Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xvii 1 An introduction to A Research Agenda for Event Impacts 1 Nicholas Wise PART I ASSESSING EVENT IMPACTS 2 Economic impacts of events 19 Larry Dwyer 3 Environmental impacts of events 41 Kelly Maguire 4 Social impacts of events 63 Nicholas Wise, Susanne Gellweiler, and Enqing Tian PART II RESEARCH THEMES AND CASE EXAMPLES 5 Convention events 85 Jeeyeon Jeannie Hahm 6 Sports tourism and event impacts 97 Marko Perić, Jelena Đurkin Badurina, and Nicholas Wise 7 Religious events and commercialization 107 Flávia Ulian and Angela Fileno da Silva 8 Events and intangible cultural heritage 117 Takamitsu Jimura 9 Transformational atmospheres of international sporting events 129 Jada Lindblom 10 Rural events and social development 141 Lucia Aquilino 11 Local Authority planning, sustainability, and event governance 153 Kelly Maguire 12 The impact of events on place branding 169 Waldemar Cudny 13 Mega-event trends and impacts 181 Tara Fitzgerald and Brij Maharaj 14 Postponement of events 193 Alexander Bond, Daniel Parnell, and Jan Andre Lee Ludvigsen 15 Disability, access, and inclusion 203 Erin Pearson and Laura Misener 16 Events and climate change 215 Judith Mair PART III GOING FORWARD 17 Evaluating cultural legacy: From policy to engaged research 229 Rafaela Neiva Ganga 18 A research synthesis of organizational forms for events legacy delivery 249 Kylie Wasser, Landy Di Lu, and Laura Misener 19 Concluding remarks and event impacts going forward 271 Kelly Maguire Index 279

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Book SynopsisWhy do so many of us love to travel? What does travel at its best offer? What causes us to be disappointed sometimes in our trips, and how can people in the travel industry work with us to prevent such disappointment and promote optimal travel experiences?As a clinical psychologist and an avid traveller, the author wanted to write a book that offers fresh perspectives on these questions. The reader will learn to think about the nature of travel and about solutions to common travel problems in a new way. Strategies informed by psychological theory and research that travel providers can use to enhance our travel encounters will be given.Questions explored include:- What does our personality have to do with our travel satisfaction?- Why can seeking perfection in travel be so detrimental to our trip happiness?- What can be done to overcome travel fatigue and boredom?- How does trying to keep up with the often unrealistic depictions of travel on social media undermine our travel joy?- How do we prepare for trips in ways that spark excitement and receptivity for what is to come?- What can enhance the enjoyment trips give us long after they are over?This book will be of great interest to those in the hospitality and travel industry (both students and professionals) and general readers who want to better understand the complexities of the psychology of travel. It will serve as an invaluable guide to all who would like to learn what it means to travel well.

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses from a management perspective how the aviation industry can achieve a sustainability transformation in order to reach the Paris climate targets for 2050 and provides various strategic and operational recommendations in this regard. It examines various elements of the aviation system exhaustively, including technologies, consumers, airlines, airports and policies, from both short- and long-term standpoints. Specific questions and contradictions, as well as concrete options for taking action, are presented. It also includes numerous practical case studies, which will help practitioners transfer the concepts into their everyday work. The book is aimed at a broad, professional audience consisting of managers, politicians and regulators, but also at advanced students engaged in academic and professional education.Table of Contents1. Sustainable Aviation – An Introduction.- 2. Technology Assessment for Sustainable Aviation.- 3. Perceptions of Flight Shame and Consumer Segments in Switzerland.- 4. Intermezzo: Considerations on the interdependence of technology, consumer behaviour change and policy interventions to achieve sustainable aviation.- 5. Introducing Sustainable Aviation Strategies.- 6. Airline Perspective.- 7. Controlling, guiding and assisting: The role of airports in the transition towards environmentally sustainable aviation.- 8. The Role of Public Policy.- 9. Towards sustainable aviation – Implications for Practice. 196170142 11191 75 52241.

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses from a management perspective how the aviation industry can achieve a sustainability transformation in order to reach the Paris climate targets for 2050 and provides various strategic and operational recommendations in this regard. It examines various elements of the aviation system exhaustively, including technologies, consumers, airlines, airports and policies, from both short- and long-term standpoints. Specific questions and contradictions, as well as concrete options for taking action, are presented. It also includes numerous practical case studies, which will help practitioners transfer the concepts into their everyday work. The book is aimed at a broad, professional audience consisting of managers, politicians and regulators, but also at advanced students engaged in academic and professional education.Table of Contents1. Sustainable Aviation – An Introduction.- 2. Technology Assessment for Sustainable Aviation.- 3. Perceptions of Flight Shame and Consumer Segments in Switzerland.- 4. Intermezzo: Considerations on the interdependence of technology, consumer behaviour change and policy interventions to achieve sustainable aviation.- 5. Introducing Sustainable Aviation Strategies.- 6. Airline Perspective.- 7. Controlling, guiding and assisting: The role of airports in the transition towards environmentally sustainable aviation.- 8. The Role of Public Policy.- 9. Towards sustainable aviation – Implications for Practice. 196170142 11191 75 52241.

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses existing challenges and opportunities related to tourism for people with disabilities. A niche market that is largely underdeveloped, its potentials are also often underestimated. It examines the strategies, policies, and initiatives – at regional, national, and international levels – to foster the development of accessible tourism for people with disabilities. It does so by examining the different social, cultural, legal, and information/interactive barriers that represent important constraints to welfare, inclusion, integration, and promotion of civil rights, which bring difficulties and detriment to tourists with disabilities.Additionally, the book analyzes the characteristics and dynamics of that portion of the tourism industry that is more oriented to meet the distinctive travel demand of people with disabilities. In doing so, the book explores how preferences for travel services and facilities of people with disabilities differ from preferences of tourists without disabilities. All these issues are addressed from both a theoretical and a practical perspective by adopting a multidisciplinary approach, which leverages from the fields of management, economics, and statistical analysis. The book can be useful for a broad audience made of both researchers and practitioners (among which tourism companies and corporate trainers) who are expected to deal with the topic of tourism management.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- 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 Public Policies Toward Disability.- Accessibility of Cultural Sites for Disabled People: Some Preliminary Evidence from Sicily.- Part II: The Supply Side of Tourism for People with Disabilities: A Context-Based Perspective.- How to Improve Universal Accessibility of Smart Tourism Destinations: The Case of Amsterdam City.- Gender and Disabilities in the Tourism Industry.- Social Farms in Support of Local and Accessible Tourism.- Part III: The Supply Side of Tourism for People with Disabilities: A Tools-Related Perspective.- Tourism for All: From Customer to Destination after COVID-19.- Tourism for Disabled Travelers: Breaking Down Barriers Through Network Interactions.- Eco-Innovation as a Tool to Enhance the Competitiveness of “Tourism for All”: The Italian Project “Turismabile”.- Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisFrom early 2020 for a period of two years at the end of which this book was written, air transport suffered unprecedented setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic may eventually fizzle out into another flu like occurrence, the restraint with which air transport services were offered would remain with us for a while with some practices being sustained, particularly those pertaining to public health. One of the main areas of air transport that was and will be affected significantly by the changed circumstances - is facilitation – a subject that is regulated by the Chicago Convention of 1944 and its Annex 9. This book looks in depth at the Annex as it will be applied in a post pandemic world, against its legal, socio-political, and economic impacts, addressing the Standards of the Annex on clearance of aircraft; entry and departure of passengers; and the carriage of cargo. It also discusses some critical aviation events in 2020 and 2021 that occurred as they relate to facilitation of air transport. Some of the key areas discussed are the role of ICAO; issues of public health as they relate to air transport; security of travel documents; smuggling of persons; digital technology and rights of the passenger; unruly passengers; carriage of disabled passengers; relief flights and repatriation flights; and facilities at airports.Table of ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1. Legal Basis Of Annex 9.- Chapter 2. Annex.- Chapter 3. Entry And Departure Of Persons And Their Baggage.- Chapter 4. Entry And Departure Of Cargo And Other Article.- Chapter 5. Inadmissible Persons And Deportees.- Chapter 6. Other Areas Of Interest.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.- Apendix.

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Book Synopsis1. Consumer Brand Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality Research.- 2. Antecedents of Consumer-Brand Relationships: A Comprehensive Literature Review Approach.- 3. Consequences of Consumer-Brand Relationships: Review of Ten Major Constructs.- 4. Avatar Manipulation in Metaverse: The Consequences on Customer-Brand Relationships in Tourism.- 5. Help me Chatbot!: Customer Brand Relationship in The Context of Tourism Chatbots.- 6. Tourism Experiences: An Interpretive Approach to Understanding Tourist-Brand Relationships in Technology-Mediated Tourism Service Environments.- 7. Impact of Social Media Interaction on Customer's Brand Engagement, Emotions, Word-Of-Mouth, and Brand Relationship Quality in Luxury Hotel Brands.- 8. Social Media Influencer Sustainability Communication and Consumer-Brand Relationship: An Information Quality Perspective for Sustainable Destination Brand Marketing.- 9. The Impact of Social Media Influencers on Consumer

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Book SynopsisEmployer Branding und Recruiting.- Onboarding.- Das Team begeistern, begleiten und binden.- Offboarding.- Employee Experience Design für Ihr Unternehmen.

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Book SynopsisRough outline.- Foreword by the editors.- Culinary & Food Tourism.- Wine Tourism.- Food Supply and Food Quality in Tourism Destinations OR Marketing Issues in Culinary Tourism.

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Book SynopsisDiese Open-Access-Publikation beleuchtet die komplexen Beziehungen zwischen Tourismus und Klimawandel für die Tourismusdestination Österreich und basiert auf einer umfassenden Erhebung, Zusammenfassung und Bewertung des aktuellen Standes der Forschung zu diesem Thema. Für diesen Bericht haben 40 Wissenschaftler*innen führender Forschungseinrichtungen, unterstützt durch ein internationales Team an Begutachter*innen, mehr als zwei Jahre intensiv zusammengearbeitet.Die dargestellten Forschungsarbeiten zum Einfluss des Klimawandels auf den Tourismus gehen davon aus, dass sich die in den nächsten Jahrzehnten zu erwartenden Veränderungen des Klimas sehr stark auf die österreichische Tourismusbranche auswirken werden. Allerdings fällt dem Sektor auch eine nicht unerhebliche Rolle als Mitverursacher des Klimawandels zu. Aktuellen Untersuchungen zufolge verursacht der Tourismus rund 8% aller globalen CO2-Emissionen. Vor diesem Hintergrund werden für die verschiedenen Teilaspekte des touristischen Angebots geeignete Minderungs- und Anpassungsmaßnahmen vorgestellt und diskutiert.Der Bericht verdeutlicht insbesondere die spezifische Betroffenheit der touristischen Outdoor-Aktivitäten vom Wintersport bis zum Golftourismus, beschreibt die neuen Herausforderungen für den Städtetourismus und die Organisation von Events und beleuchtet ausführlich, wie Anpassungsmöglichkeiten, insbesondere im Bereich der Mobilität, der Beherbergung, touristischer Indoor-Angebote, sowie der Gastronomie und Kulinarik, ausgestaltet und umgesetzt werden können. Dabei werden die Verantwortung und die Möglichkeiten des Reisenden ebenso dargestellt, wie die Handlungsoptionen von Betrieben, Destinationen und der rahmensetzenden nationalen Politik. Das Buch macht deutlich, dass, um die Pariser Klimaziele erreichen zu können, ein veränderter Lebensstil und rasche Umsetzungsschritte notwendig sind. Wie dieser „Paris-Lifestyle“ erreicht werden könnte und welche Herausforderungen auf diesem Weg bewältigt werden müssen, verdeutlichen die zusammenfassenden Schlusskapitel.Die vorliegende differenzierte Aufbereitung des Themas für alle Reisenden, die Tourismusbranche und die Politik war nur durch eine gezielte Förderung aus Mitteln des Klima- und Energiefonds im Rahmen des Programms „Austrian Climate Research Programme – ACRP“ möglich. Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the best papers on tourism sustainability, economics and management presented at the 10th Tourism Outlook Conference, held in Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 October 2017 and the 11th Tourism Outlook Conference held in Eskişehir, Turkey from 3-5 October 2018. The papers provide a distinctly multidisciplinary perspective that brings together experts in the fields of management, economics and tourism to develop and disseminate solutions to emerging issues and challenges related to sustainable tourism and community development.The book provides a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogues that integrate different research and knowledge from diverse geographical, sectoral, and institutional perspectives. Through this approach, readers gain new perspectives to expand their skills and advance their studies and applications in the sustainable development of tourism resources and destinations, especially in developing world contexts. Table of ContentsTBC

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Book SynopsisIt is an unconditional reality that the tourism industry in Asia is becoming exposed to innovative technologies more than ever before. This book reports the latest research in the application of innovative technology to the tourism industry, covering the perspectives, innovativeness, theories, issues, complexities, opportunities and challenges affecting tourism in Asia. A blend of comprehensive and extensive efforts by the contributors and editors, it is designed especially to cover technology applications in tourism fairs, festivals and events in Asia. The application and practice of technologies in tourism, including the relevant niches of fairs, festivals and events are also covered, with a focus on the importance of technology in tourism. This book highlights, in a comprehensive manner, technologies that are impacting the tourism industry in Asia, as well as the constraints it is facing. It deals with distinct topics, such as tourism promotion, technology-driven sustainable tourism development, social media, accessibility and so on to cover fairs, festivals and events. This book is a significant contribution towards the very limited knowledge in this identified research area, with examples from selected Asian countries. This book is designed to accommodate both qualitative and quantitative research linking theory and practice. This book has a clear focus on outlining the research issues. Each chapter of the book highlights a methodology that was used, with rationale for its use. This book addresses a number of revisions that unify the theme or framework to integrate the chapters.Table of ContentsIntroductionAzizul Hassan Part One Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Theoretical Discussions 1. Technology Application in Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: A Review of LiteratureMohammad Rokibul Hossain 2. Technology Application in Tourism Festivals in Asia: Theoretical DiscussionsEmmanuel Sebata and Md Ruhul Amin Mollah3. Pilgrimage, sporting and tourism event: Application of technologyMuhammad Khalilur RahmanPart Two Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Influential Factors4. How do Social Media Literacy, Psychological Capital, and Work Engagement Influence the Employees’ Morale in Event and Tourism Industry? Fatema Johara, Munshi Muhammad Abdul Kader Jilani and Md. Aftab Uddin5. Does Workplace Fun Influence Employee Deep Acting? A Moderated Moderation Model in the Event IndustryMd. Aftab Uddin, Munshi Muhammad Abdul Kader Jilani and Fatema Johara Part Three Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Perceptions and Effects6. The Impact of the Perceptions of Augmented Reality on the Sacred Tourism Places in BangladeshA.S. M. SalimullahPart Four Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Destination Branding7. Technology innovation as a destination branding tool for festivals and events tourism Muhamad Khalilur Rahman8. Technology Innovation and Social Media as a Global Platform for Tourism eventsMuhammad Khalilur RahmanPart Five Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Cases9. Catamaran Tourism Events in Bangladesh: Demand of a New Luxury EventA.S. M. Salimullah10. Information and Communication Technology Application in Tourism Events, Fairs and Festivals in India Saroop Roy B. R. 11. Understanding and Improving Digital Tourism Events in PakistanKalsoom B. Sumra and Mehtab Alam12. A Study on Information Technology and its Challenges towards Sri Lankan Event Tourism: Event Managers’ Perspectives A.M.D.B. Nawarathna and R.S.S.W. Arachchi13. Technology-based Tourism Development Mechanism in China with Events, Festivals and FairsSyed Far Abid Hossain, Faiza Tanaz Ahsan, Arslan Amzad, Kazi Mohiuddin, Xu Shan and Shazia Irshad 14. Approaching the Paradox: Loving and Hating Technology Applications of Indonesia’s Cultural eventsPutu Diah Sastri Pitanatri and Luh Yusni Wiarthi 15. Technology Application in Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Malaysia Sharina Osman 16. Exploring the Role of Technology Application in Tourism Events, Festivals and Fairs in the United Arab Emirates: A Strategy in the Post Pandemic PeriodSyed Far Abid Hossain, Faiza Tanaz Ahsan, Armana Hakim Nadi, Musanna Ahmed and Hafsa Neyamah17. Technology Usage in Tourism Events, Fairs and Festivals: Samples from TurkeyAslı Özge ÖZGEN ÇİĞDEMLİPart Six Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Challenges and Solutions 18. Drawbacks of Tourism Festivals, Events and Technology Application in Asia and Ways to Overcome H.M. Kamrul Hassan and Mohammed Shahedul QuaderPart Seven Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Directions for Future Research 19. Technology Application Tourism Fairs, Festivals and Events in Asia: Directions for Future ResearchRatan Ghosh and Iffat AnjumConclusionAzizul Hassan

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