The Competitive Destination
The Competitive Destination

Author: J. R. Brent Ritchie

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 0851996647

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The purpose of this book is to provide a framework for understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of the factors that affect destination competitiveness. It provides guidance on how to create successful destinations by developing and presenting a conceptual model of destination competitiveness that recognizes the importance of sustainability for long-term success. The book is both theoretically sound and managerially useful. It is intended to appeal to both academic researchers and industry professionals and practitioners. Anyone with an interest in the enhancement of a destination's competitiveness from nations to small towns or regions will find this book invaluable.

Destination Competitiveness, the Environment and Sustainability
Destination Competitiveness, the Environment and Sustainability

Author: Andres Artal-Tur

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2015-12-09

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1780646976

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Destination competitiveness and sustainability are important issues for many stakeholders within the tourism industry. In recent years, destinations have faced some challenges with respect to maintaining sustainability; they must be cleaner, greener and safer in order to safeguard the life quality of holidaymakers and local residents. Providing an invaluable review of the latests research on the topic, global case studies provide a perspective of the worldwide challenges and solutions arising in the management of tourism destinations. The analysis presents an interdisciplinary approach, including contributions of economists, geographers, managers and marketing professionals.

Positioning and Branding Tourism Destinations for Global Competitiveness
Positioning and Branding Tourism Destinations for Global Competitiveness

Author: Hashim, Rahmat

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-01-18

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1522572546

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Market positioning and branding has evolved from a peripheral process in the marketing effort to a critical process in any strategic planning initiative. Effective positioning will result in a strong brand that develops an emotional and productive two-way relationship. Positioning and Branding Tourism Destinations for Global Competitiveness focuses on utilizing destination branding and content marketing for sustainable growth and competitive advantage within the tourism and hospitality industry, including tools and techniques for travel branding and best practices for better tourism management strategies. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as hospitality, brand loyalty, and knowledge transfer, this book is ideally designed for industry professionals including those within the hotel, leisure, transportation, theme park, and food service sectors, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and students.

Destination Marketing and Management
Destination Marketing and Management

Author: Youcheng Wang

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1845937627

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This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the concept and scope of the tourism industry in general and of destination marketing and management in particular. Taking an integrated and comprehensive approach, it focuses on both the macro and micro aspects of destination marketing and management. The book consists of 27 chapters presented in seven parts with the following themes: concept, scope and structure of destination marketing and management, destination planning and policy, consumer decision-making processes, destination marketing research, destination branding and positioning, destination product development and distribution, the role of emerging technologies in destination marketing, destination stakeholder management, destination safety, disaster and crisis management, destination competitiveness and sustainability, and challenges and opportunities for destination marketing and management.

Contemporary Challenges of Climate Change, Sustainable Tourism Consumption, and Destination Competitiveness
Contemporary Challenges of Climate Change, Sustainable Tourism Consumption, and Destination Competitiveness

Author: Timo Ohnmacht

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2018-09-12

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1787563448

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This volume presents twenty updated and new theories of travelers’ decisions and behaviors. The volume describes the advances in theory construction and practical applications of theory in the disciplines of tourism, hospitality, leisure, and entertainment (THLE) research.

Sustainability and Competitiveness in the Hospitality Industry
Sustainability and Competitiveness in the Hospitality Industry

Author: Costa, Vânia

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-04-08

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1799892875

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The hospitality industry is one of the most significant drivers of economic growth and socioeconomic advances in both developed and developing countries. This industry contributes directly to gross domestic product, job creation, income level, destination expansion, and economic development. Forecasts for 2020 indicated a promising year was ahead for this industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic had a catastrophic impact. Hospitality companies are experiencing one of the biggest, unprecedented crises to date, and experts must now rethink strategies to ensure these businesses’ recovery. Sustainability and Competitiveness in the Hospitality Industry focuses on complex issues from a hotel industry perspective. It surveys existing research by reflecting on the pandemic’s impacts and generates scenarios for how to strengthen business structures. Covering a wide range of topics such as digital hospitality and tourism products, this reference work is ideal for managers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.

Modelling Destination Competitiveness
Modelling Destination Competitiveness

Author: Geoffrey Ian Crouch

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 9781920965389

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"The aim of this study was to develop an insight into the importance and impact of the attributes which shape the competitiveness of tourism destinations. Research since the early 1990s has gradually shed light on the nature and structure of destination competitiveness. Some of this research has focussed on particular elements of destination competitiveness, such as price competitiveness, while other research has aimed at developing a more comprehensive understanding of destination competitiveness. General theories of competitiveness have been assimilated and adapted, and conceptual models of destination competitiveness have been developed which tailors these general ideas and theories to the particular characteristics of the tourism industry. As a result, destination competitiveness theory has developed to the point that empirical study is now possible and desirable. In more recent years the conceptual models have been applied to analyse specific destinations or tourism markets. But one of the most pressing research needs is to understand better the relative importance of the attributes of competitiveness. Strategies for improving destination competitiveness must make decisions about where and how limited resources should be directed. Therefore, information which helps to identify which attributes are likely to influence competitiveness most effectively, are of considerable value." -- Publisher.

Tourism and Climate Change
Tourism and Climate Change

Author: Daniel Scott

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0415668867

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'Tourism and Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation' is provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of climate change and tourism at the tourist, enterprise, destination and global scales.

Tourism, nature and sustainability
Tourism, nature and sustainability

Author: Hogne Øian

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2018-05-24

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9289356235

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Recently, the Nordic countries have experienced a rapid growth in numbers of visitors. At some popular nature attractions this has resulted in crowding, environmental damage, costly rescue operations and overload on public infrastructure. Implementation of economic policy instruments have hence been suggested to secure a more sustainable development. While the applicability of e.g. entrance fees is restricted by the public rights of access, economic instruments tend to represent short-sighted solutions. Sustainable development requires holistic policies, which take environmental, social and economic aspects into consideration in a long-term perspective. To achieve a more sustainable development of tourism, it is suggested that a limited use of economic instrument should take place in combination with adaptive management strategies and available legal and administrative instruments.

New Governance and Management in Touristic Destinations
New Governance and Management in Touristic Destinations

Author: Valeri, Marco

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-12-24

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1668438917

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As competition is increasingly taking place on a global scale, tourist destinations must act more like businesses than they have in the past. Development in the tourism sector has often been beset by ambiguities and contradictions and has been the subject of debate across a range of disciplines in terms of its sustainability and level of social commitment. New Governance and Management in Touristic Destinations analyzes the most proper governance model to be implemented to increase the competitiveness of tourist destinations. It also focuses on the need to develop a managerial orientation capable of making the tourism system interact with tourism demand. Covering topics such as electronic word of mouth, gastronomic tourism, and sustainable development, this book is essential for practicing hospitality and tourism managers, professionals in the hospitality and tourism industry, specialists and consultants, government officials, researchers, educators, academicians, and students.