The Business of Sustainable Tourism Development and Management
Understanding sustainable practices in tourism management
Susan L Slocum author Abena Aidoo author Kelly McMahon author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:27th Apr '20
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- Paperback£130.00(9781138492141)
This book offers a detailed introduction to sustainable tourism, equipping students with the necessary skills for effective management in the industry.
The book The Business of Sustainable Tourism Development and Management serves as a thorough introduction to the principles of sustainable tourism. It masterfully blends theoretical insights with practical applications, providing students with essential tools for managing sustainable tourism ventures and destinations. This dual approach ensures that learners are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the industry.
In its exploration of key topics such as mass tourism, alternative tourism, and human capital management, The Business of Sustainable Tourism Development and Management broadens the discussion on sustainable tourism. The text incorporates a global perspective, integrating theoretical frameworks, applied research, best-practice examples, and case studies. This comprehensive curriculum fosters a deeper understanding of sustainable tourism, making it an invaluable resource for students.
Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of implementing effective strategies in various business contexts. It focuses on entrepreneurship and job skills, enhancing career readiness for those entering the tourism, hospitality, and events management fields. With its engaging illustrations and an interactive companion website featuring supplementary materials, this textbook is ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking to excel in sustainable tourism management.
‘This text provides an innovative and comprehensive treatment of sustainable tourism development and management – creating a very useful approach for educators and students, excellent theoretical foundations and relevant cases. I especially value the unique inclusion of relevant management perspectives; a must for programs in tourism management. The comprehensive treatment of business skills and management create an integrated skill-based text for the next generation of tourism professionals dedicated to sustainable development!’
Kelly S. Bricker, PhD, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Salt Lake City, Utah
‘This textbook is a must-read for researchers, students, and practitioners in the field of sustainable tourism and destination management. It includes not only theoretical and management perspectives on various topics, but also reflective questions that stimulate readers’ critical thinking on the issues. The well-written and easily accessible contents allow readers to use the acquired knowledge easily and readily in the implementation of sustainable tourism policies across various contexts.’
Dr. Robin Nunkoo, Associate Professor, University of Mauritius
‘This is a good, sound instructional text in which the authors have demonstrated considerable breath of knowledge in the business aspects of sustainable tourism within the global context, relating them to best-practice frameworks to support successful skill development and provided an excellent analysis of them, based upon a clear rationale and focus.’
Professor Peter Dieke, PhD, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda
ISBN: 9781138492165
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 521g
328 pages