Tourism Ecolabelling

Author : Xavier Font,Ralf Buckley
Publisher : CABI
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0851997686

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Tourism Ecolabelling by Xavier Font,Ralf Buckley Pdf

Annotation. There is currently immense interest in measuring the sustainability of tourism in general, and of ecotourism in particular. Until this time, it has been difficult for consumers to know whether claims of tourism destinations and products being "ecological and sustainable" are based on hard evidence. The tourism industry has therefore been developing methods to measure these objectively in the form of ecolabels. This book is the first substantial one to review this subject. Emphasis is placed on the criteria used in ecolabels to determine sustainability, the marketing of ecologically labelled tourism products, and the management of current ecolabels and awards.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9280717081

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Ecolabels in the Tourism Industry by Anonim Pdf

Tourism, perhaps more than any other industry, depends largely on the environment for its continued well-being. This publication examines the role of ecolabels within the context of voluntary self-regulation in this industry. Intended to improve understanding of the principles on which tourism ecolabels depend, it analyses the important issues involved and, with many examples from existing schemes, offers practical help in the design & operation of new schemes intended to steer tourism closer to sustainability.

Author : Martin Mowforth,Clive Charlton,Ian Munt
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780415423649

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Tourism and Responsibility by Martin Mowforth,Clive Charlton,Ian Munt Pdf

This is an issue-based book that discusses the responsibility or otherwise of tourism activities in the geographic context of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Author : David Newsome,Ross Kingston Dowling,Susan A. Moore
Publisher : Channel View Publications
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1845410068

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Wildlife Tourism by David Newsome,Ross Kingston Dowling,Susan A. Moore Pdf

This research book is a landmark contribution to the rapidly growing field of wildlife tourism, especially in regard to its underpinning foundations of science and conservation. Written by a number of environmental and biological scientists it explains the synergy between wildlife and tourism by drawing on their global experiences.

Author : Lisa Sitnikow
Publisher : diplom.de
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9783836643849

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A study of eco-labelling in Spain and tourism decision making by Lisa Sitnikow Pdf

Inhaltsangabe:Introduction: This section of the paper will provide an outline of the aim and objectives of the dissertation and a rationale as to why the topic was chosen. Whilst there is much debate over the economical and environmental impacts that tourism entails; the impact of tourism eco-labelling remains an under researched terrain. This dissertation analyses environmental eco-labelling and its affect on German tourists. The aim is to find out to what degree eco-labelling plays a role in the tourism decision making of German tourists. The focus is on the Blue Flag, an eco-label for coastal areas and marinas. Aim and objectives: The principle aim of this dissertation is to analyse the affect of eco-labelling in tourism on the tourism decision making process of Germans travelling to Spanish coastal areas. In order to successfully achieve this aim, it was imperative to establish a set of objectives. The objectives of this dissertation are as follows: - To review the tourism eco-labelling process. - To identify environmental eco-labelling in Spain with the focus on coastal areas. - To determine the importance of eco-labelling for German tourists. - To examine the perception and knowledge of eco-labelling in coastal areas by German tourists travelling to Spain. - To develop a conclusion based on the findings concerning the impact of eco-labelling in Spain on German tourists. The first three objectives will be answered by reviewing and critically examining secondary literature, including academic literature and journals. This will provide an understanding into what previous literature has been published on the subject and will deliver an insight of opinions and perceptions from different authors that had addressed the topic earlier. In order to investigate the recent situation of the third objective and to gain an understanding of the fourth objective primary research will be undertaken. For the purpose of explaining reliability and theory of collecting data secondary literature will be examined and support the research. The fifth objective will be answered by reviewing and evaluating the preceding objectives and deliver a conclusion on the findings. Following appropriate methods, the objectives are discussed throughout each section of the paper. In order to provide a comprehensive research paper the initial second objective was excluded since it would extend the scope of this dissertation. The third objective is modified in a way that the [...]

Author : Michael Hughes,David Weaver,Christof Pforr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317749677

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The Practice of Sustainable Tourism by Michael Hughes,David Weaver,Christof Pforr Pdf

Sustainable tourism is a widely used term that has accumulated considerable attention from researchers and policy makers over the past two decades. However, there is still an apparently wide gap between theory and practice in the area. Recent scholarly research has tended to focus on niche areas of alternative tourism rather than address the broader issues and vagaries and paradoxes that appear to plague the broader notion of sustainable tourism. As such, there is a need for a new and pragmatic analysis of sustainable tourism as an overarching idea and how this manifests in practice. The Practice of Sustainable Tourism fulfils this need by offering a fresh perspective on sustainable tourism as an umbrella concept with inherent tensions. It presents a way of thinking about tourism based on the notion of finding common ground using the dialectic tradition of philosophy. Dialectics focusses on resolving opposing viewpoints by recognising they have common elements that can be combined into a rational and practical solution over time. As part of this approach, the book examines the strongly apparent tensions within alternative tourism as well as the paradox of continuing growth and other mass tourism related issues. It is divided into three parts, Part I includes chapters discussing the general concept of sustainable tourism, its history, current status and possible futures; Part II includes a range of destination case studies exploring how sustainable tourism has been applied and Part III includes perspectives from the tourism operator view. Given the international content and challenging themes, the book will be appealing internationally to students, researchers and academics in the fields of tourism, geography, sustainability and social science.

Author : Jarkko Saarinen,Berendien Lubbe,Naomi N. Moswete
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030994358

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Southern African Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism Management by Jarkko Saarinen,Berendien Lubbe,Naomi N. Moswete Pdf

This edited collection focuses on tourism development, sustainability and local change in southern Africa. The book offers a range of both conceptual and applied perspectives that address various changes in southern African tourism and community development relations. The key drivers of change that include climate change and globalization form the context for the diverse and interesting set of case studies from the region. The main conceptual grounds of the book cover sustainability, sustainable development goals (SDGs), responsibility, vulnerability, adaptation, resilience, governance, local development and inclusive growth. In this book sustainability is seen as one of the most important issues currently facing the tourism sector, affecting all types and scales of tourism operations and environments in the region. Tourism is an increasingly important economy in the southern African region and the industry is creating changes for communities and environment while also facing major challenges caused by global trends and changes. The book offers a case study driven approach to sustainability needs of tourism development in local community contexts. The case study chapters are linked through the book’s focus on sustainable tourism and local community development. Through emphasizing the need to understand both global change and local contexts in sustainable tourism development, this book is a valuable resource for all those working in the field.

Author : David Weaver
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136360480

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Sustainable Tourism by David Weaver Pdf

Sustainable Tourism comprehensively examines the theoretical and applied dimensions of contemporary sustainable tourism from a global perspective. Using international case studies and examples, it provides cutting edge coverage of the latest developments in the area, both theoretically and practically. It takes the reader through all aspects of sustainable tourism from the emergence of the paradigm to sustainability issues in all types of tourism and all components of the industry. Divided into 11 chapters it covers* ?Alternative tourism? (AT), or small-scale tourism and its associated pros and cons * Sustainable tourism within the conventional ?mass? tourism sector: the ?green consumer?, transportation, accommodation, attractions and tour operator considering issues and developments in quality control * Destination sustainability: issues of community empowerment and ideal sustainability models * Conclusions for the future of sustainable tourism The wide variety of international case studies used include: backpacking in Australia and Spain, Volunteer tourism in the US, Six Continents and Marriott hotels, Disney World, the Grand Prix, the Grand Canyon, mountain gorilla parks in Uganda and many more. Specifically written for courses in the specific topic area of sustainable tourism, this textbook considers the needs of both students and lecturers as follows: * Ideal for a semester course (or a 42-hour course) * Global perspective throughout the chapters and in the breadth of illustrative boxed case studies; * Chapters exceptionally well-integrated through frequent cross-references * End-of-chapter questions that prompt deeper integrative thinking on the part of the reader. * Online resources for the lecturer, including PowerPoint presentations and multiple choice exercises

Author : Martin Mowforth,Clive Charlton,Ian Munt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134097906

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Tourism and Responsibility by Martin Mowforth,Clive Charlton,Ian Munt Pdf

This is an issue-based book that discusses the responsibility or otherwise of tourism activities in the geographic context of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Author : Rosemary Black,Alice Crabtree
Publisher : CABI
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781845932381

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Quality Assurance and Certification in Ecotourism by Rosemary Black,Alice Crabtree Pdf

Genuine ecotourism can have many positve impacts, particularly the conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage and the creation of economic opportunities for local communities. While promoting these, it aims to eleminate negative impacts such as environmental degradation, cultural commoditisation and playground effects. Unfortunately, the concept is broadly misunderstood and its true definition is widely debated. It is often used as a marketing tool, with some operators taking advantage of the ecotourism label to attract more business while behaving in environmentally irresponsible ways. This book considers the important topic of quality control and accreditation in ecotourism, describing the mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure quality in all aspects of the industry, namely protected areas, businesses, producs and tour guides.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Varna University of Management
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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European Journal of Tourism Research by Anonim Pdf

The European Journal of Tourism Research is an academic journal in the field of tourism, published by Varna University of Management, Bulgaria. Its aim is to provide a platform for discussion of theoretical and empirical problems in tourism. Publications from all fields, connected with tourism such as tourism management, tourism marketing, sociology, psychology, tourism geography, political sciences, mathematics, tourism statistics, tourism anthropology, culture, information technologies in tourism and others are invited. The journal is open to all researchers. Young researchers and authors from Central and Eastern Europe are encouraged to submit their contributions. Regular Articles in the European Journal of Tourism Research should normally be between 4 000 and 20 000 words. Major research articles of between 10 000 and 20 000 are highly welcome. Longer or shorter papers will also be considered. The journal publishes also Research Notes of 1 500 – 2 000 words. Submitted papers must combine theoretical concepts with practical applications or empirical testing. The European Journal of Tourism Research includes also the following sections: Book Reviews, announcements for Conferences and Seminars, abstracts of successfully defended Doctoral Dissertations in Tourism, case studies of Tourism Best Practices. The European Journal of Tourism Research is published in three Volumes per year. The full text of the European Journal of Tourism Research is available in the following databases: EBSCO Hospitality and Tourism CompleteCABI Leisure, Recreation and TourismProQuest Research Library Individual articles can be rented via journal's page at DeepDyve. The journal is indexed in Scopus and Thomson Reuters' Emerging Sources Citation Index. The editorial team welcomes your submissions to the European Journal of Tourism Research.

Author : Dr Eirini Vlassi ,Dr Despina Konstantinides
Publisher : Academic Conferences and publishing limited
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781914587689

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ICTR 2023 6th International Conference on Tourism Research by Dr Eirini Vlassi ,Dr Despina Konstantinides Pdf

Author : Dogan Gursoy,Robin Nunkoo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351025096

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The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Impacts by Dogan Gursoy,Robin Nunkoo Pdf

This handbook explores and critically examines both positive and negative impacts of tourism development focusing on the past, present and future issues, challenges and trends from a multidisciplinary global perspective. Through a comparative approach involving international case studies, this book explores our understanding of tourism impacts and contributes to the theoretical development on relationships between tourism impacts and community support for tourism development. This handbook focuses on a variety of geographical locations, drawing from the knowledge and expertise of highly regarded academics from around the world. Specifically, it explores the adoption and implementation of various tourism development and impact management approaches in a wide range of global contexts, while identifying their trends, issues and challenges. It addresses strategies relating to innovation, sustainability and social responsibility, and critically reviews the economic, sociocultural, environmental, political and technological impacts of tourism. The text also identifies future trends and issues, as well as exploring the methods used to study tourism impacts. Conveying the latest thinking and research, this handbook will be a key reference for students, researchers and academics of tourism, as well as development studies, geography, cultural studies, sustainability and business, encouraging dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and areas of study.

Author : Martin Mowforth,Ian Munt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-12-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134486618

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Tourism and Sustainability by Martin Mowforth,Ian Munt Pdf

Tourism and Sustainability explores and challenges the notions of development, sustainability, globalisation and power, and their relationship to contemporary tourism in the third world.

Author : Clare Weeden,Karla Boluk
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317999690

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Managing Ethical Consumption in Tourism by Clare Weeden,Karla Boluk Pdf

Neither the tourism industry nor the tourist has responded convincingly to calls for more responsibility in tourism. Ethical consumption places pressure on travellers to manage a large number of decisions at a time when hedonic motivations threaten to override other priorities. Unsurprisingly, tensions occur and compromises are made. This book offers new insight into the motivations that influence tourists and their decision-making. It explores how consumers navigate the responsible tourism market place and provide a rich understanding of the challenges facing those seeking to encourage travellers to become responsible. Not only will the book provide an improved interpretation of the complexity of ethical consumption in tourism, but it will also offer a variety of stakeholders a deeper understanding of: the key challenges facing stakeholders in the production and consumption of responsible tourism how ethical consumers can be influenced to consume ethically the gaps in consumer knowledge and how to broaden the appeal for individuals to make more informed ethical decisions how tour operators can respond to this emerging market by innovative product development how to design informative marketing communications to encourage a greater uptake for responsible holidays how destinations can tailor their products to the ethical consumer market how destination communities and management organisations can target responsible tourists through the provision of sustainable alternatives to mass-market holiday products. Written by leading academics from all over the world, this timely and important volume will be valuable reading for ubdergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and academics interested in Tourism Ethics, Ethical Consumption and the global issue of Sustainability.