Sustainable Tourism, Part A
Balancing Conservation and Progress in a Dynamic Industry
Published on 14. October 2024
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-1-83797-980-6 (ISBN)
Description
In today's world, where the implications of climate change and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly evident, the tourism industry faces a pressing need to address its environmental footprint. Additionally, the rapid growth of tourism in many regions has raised concerns about cultural authenticity and community welfare. Sustainable Tourism, Part A: Balancing Conservation and Progress in a Dynamic Industry aims to provide a comprehensive resource that equips stakeholders in the tourism industry with knowledge and insights to foster sustainable practices.
Bringing together diverse perspectives, including those of destination managers, policymakers, tour operators, local communities, and travellers Sustainable Tourism fosters a collective understanding of sustainability in tourism and inspires a shared commitment towards responsible tourism practices.
The ultimate goal of Sustainable Tourism is to empower the industry to achieve a harmonious balance between conservation and progress, ultimately forging a responsible and resilient tourism sector that caters not only to contemporary travellers but also safeguards the well-being of future generations.
Bringing together diverse perspectives, including those of destination managers, policymakers, tour operators, local communities, and travellers Sustainable Tourism fosters a collective understanding of sustainability in tourism and inspires a shared commitment towards responsible tourism practices.
The ultimate goal of Sustainable Tourism is to empower the industry to achieve a harmonious balance between conservation and progress, ultimately forging a responsible and resilient tourism sector that caters not only to contemporary travellers but also safeguards the well-being of future generations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bingley
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
562 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83797-980-6 (9781837979806)
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Disha Sharma | Hamid Abdullah | Pramendra Singh
Sustainable Tourism, Part A
Balancing Conservation and Progress in a Dynamic Industry
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Persons
Dr. Disha Sharma, a Finance and Tax Faculty at Amity Business School, Amity University Chhattisgarh, currently serves as an Assistant Professor. She holds qualifications in UGC-NET & SET and has earned master's degrees in three subjects, along with completing her Ph.D. With eight years of teaching experience, Dr. Sharma has made significant contributions to academia, publishing numerous papers in Scopus and peer-reviewed journals, as well as writing various book chapters in International and Scopus-indexed publications. Additionally, she has authored three books with reputable publishers. Dr. Sharma has also served as a Co-Principal Investigator in an ICSSR Project and as a Principal Director in a project under UNICEF. She is a lifetime member of both the Indian Commerce Association and the Indian Accounting Association.
Dr. Hamid Abdullah, an esteemed academician and industry veteran, brings over 15 years of experience to his role as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Hotel Management and Hospitality at Atal Bihari Vajpayee University Bilaspur. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Bundelkhand University, along with an MBA specializing in HR & Marketing from The Business School, University of Jammu, and an MTM from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar. Dr. Abdullah's academic prowess extends to his qualification in UGC NET JRF in Tourism Administration and Management. He is an active contributor to academia, having participated in numerous national and international conferences and published research papers in esteemed journals and book chapters.
Dr. Pramendra Singh is currently working as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Tourism & Airlines, at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. He has also earned three master's degrees, two in Tourism & Travel Management and another in History. He has more than ten years of teaching and research experience. He has in his credit more than twenty research papers and book chapters published by publishers of international repute. He has also been editor of some books published by publishers of international repute. His research interests include heritage tourism, cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, tourism education, tourism, and technology.
Dr. Hamid Abdullah, an esteemed academician and industry veteran, brings over 15 years of experience to his role as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Hotel Management and Hospitality at Atal Bihari Vajpayee University Bilaspur. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Bundelkhand University, along with an MBA specializing in HR & Marketing from The Business School, University of Jammu, and an MTM from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar. Dr. Abdullah's academic prowess extends to his qualification in UGC NET JRF in Tourism Administration and Management. He is an active contributor to academia, having participated in numerous national and international conferences and published research papers in esteemed journals and book chapters.
Dr. Pramendra Singh is currently working as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Tourism & Airlines, at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. He has also earned three master's degrees, two in Tourism & Travel Management and another in History. He has more than ten years of teaching and research experience. He has in his credit more than twenty research papers and book chapters published by publishers of international repute. He has also been editor of some books published by publishers of international repute. His research interests include heritage tourism, cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, tourism education, tourism, and technology.
Content
Section A: Business and Entrepreneurial: Cultivating Sustainability
Chapter 1. Does AI Have an Effective Role in Applying Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Industry?; Bassam Samir AL-Romeedy and Shaymaa Abdul-Wahab El-Sisi
Chapter 2. Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Behavioural Factors and Green Intentions among University Tourism Students; Viana Hassan and Shakeel Basheer
Chapter 3. Homestay Establishments as a Strategic Business Tool for Sustainable Tourism Practices and Community Development; Brij Mohan Singh, Hitesh Tripathi, and Gyanendra B. S. Johri
Chapter 4. Striking a Balance: Economics and Sustainability for a Prosperous Planet; Suravi Chatterjee, Anand Chatterjee, and Disha Sharma
Section B: Technology Driven Sustainability Practices
Chapter 5. New Opportunities for Sustainable Development in the Tourism Sector with the Use of Disruptive Digital Technologies; Abhiraj Malia, Aurodeep Kamal, Biswajit Das, Ipseeta Satpathy, and Pooja Jena
Chapter 6. Smart Tourism and Sustainable Bio-economy: Designing a Resilient Future; Sejana Jose V, Sandhya H, and Bindi Varghese
Chapter 7. From Pixels to Paradises: The Tourism Industry's Digital Evolution; Mahalakshmi, Bharath. H, Krishna Koppa, and Anitha Nallasivam
Chapter 8. Role of Internet in Sustainable Growth of Ecotourism; Kiran Shashwat
Chapter 9. Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electric Vehicles- Prospects and Challenges- With Special Reference to Maharashtra; Astha Sharma
Section C: Choosing Destinations and Crafting Sustainable Experiences
Chapter 10. Sustainable Tourism Practices: Evidence from Global Perspectives to Achieve Development through Economic and Environmental Balance; Pramendra Singh, Disha Sharma, and Hamid Abdullah
Chapter 11. Exploring Sustainable Tourism Practices for Fostering Meaningful Travel Experiences: A Global Perspective; Sandeep Paatlan and Jayati Ranga
Chapter 12. The Impact of Destination Social Responsibility on Sustainable Development in Coastal Marine Tourism Destinations; Mona Fairuz Ramli, Azizan Marzuki, and Nurwati Badarulzaman
Chapter 13. Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity and Safeguarding Heritage Sites; Rajeev Semwal
Chapter 14. Reflecting the Unseen World- The Relationship of Photographs in Shaping Tourist Perceptions and Destination Choices; Rishi Manik Das, Shweta Bajaj, and Shilpi Gupta
Chapter 1. Does AI Have an Effective Role in Applying Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Industry?; Bassam Samir AL-Romeedy and Shaymaa Abdul-Wahab El-Sisi
Chapter 2. Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Behavioural Factors and Green Intentions among University Tourism Students; Viana Hassan and Shakeel Basheer
Chapter 3. Homestay Establishments as a Strategic Business Tool for Sustainable Tourism Practices and Community Development; Brij Mohan Singh, Hitesh Tripathi, and Gyanendra B. S. Johri
Chapter 4. Striking a Balance: Economics and Sustainability for a Prosperous Planet; Suravi Chatterjee, Anand Chatterjee, and Disha Sharma
Section B: Technology Driven Sustainability Practices
Chapter 5. New Opportunities for Sustainable Development in the Tourism Sector with the Use of Disruptive Digital Technologies; Abhiraj Malia, Aurodeep Kamal, Biswajit Das, Ipseeta Satpathy, and Pooja Jena
Chapter 6. Smart Tourism and Sustainable Bio-economy: Designing a Resilient Future; Sejana Jose V, Sandhya H, and Bindi Varghese
Chapter 7. From Pixels to Paradises: The Tourism Industry's Digital Evolution; Mahalakshmi, Bharath. H, Krishna Koppa, and Anitha Nallasivam
Chapter 8. Role of Internet in Sustainable Growth of Ecotourism; Kiran Shashwat
Chapter 9. Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electric Vehicles- Prospects and Challenges- With Special Reference to Maharashtra; Astha Sharma
Section C: Choosing Destinations and Crafting Sustainable Experiences
Chapter 10. Sustainable Tourism Practices: Evidence from Global Perspectives to Achieve Development through Economic and Environmental Balance; Pramendra Singh, Disha Sharma, and Hamid Abdullah
Chapter 11. Exploring Sustainable Tourism Practices for Fostering Meaningful Travel Experiences: A Global Perspective; Sandeep Paatlan and Jayati Ranga
Chapter 12. The Impact of Destination Social Responsibility on Sustainable Development in Coastal Marine Tourism Destinations; Mona Fairuz Ramli, Azizan Marzuki, and Nurwati Badarulzaman
Chapter 13. Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity and Safeguarding Heritage Sites; Rajeev Semwal
Chapter 14. Reflecting the Unseen World- The Relationship of Photographs in Shaping Tourist Perceptions and Destination Choices; Rishi Manik Das, Shweta Bajaj, and Shilpi Gupta