Global Perspectives on Human Rights and the Impact of Tourism Consumption in the 21st Century
Global Perspectives on Human Rights and the Impact of Tourism Consumption in the 21st Century

Author: E Korstanje, Maximiliano

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-06-06

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1668487284

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Global Perspectives on Human Rights and the Impact of Tourism Consumption in the 21st Century is an essential reference book for those concerned with the interaction between tourism consumption, social justice, and human rights. With chapters covering topics such as human trafficking, geospatial discrimination, gentrification theory, violence, racism, child sex tourism, and the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and human rights, this book presents a rich conceptual debate on the impact of tourism consumption on human rights. It also provides practical solutions to promote sustainable tourism practices that respect and protect human rights, highlighting successful case studies where tourism has positively contributed to human rights. The book emphasizes that human rights violations in the tourism industry can no longer be ignored, and it's our responsibility to take action to ensure that tourism practices respect and protect the fundamental rights of all individuals involved. By implementing the solutions provided in this book, we can work together to promote sustainable tourism practices that benefit everyone involved and create a more equitable and just world. In conclusion, this book is a must-read for those concerned with promoting social justice, human rights, and sustainable tourism practices.

Global Perspectives on Human Rights and the Impact of Tourism Consumption in the 21st Century
Global Perspectives on Human Rights and the Impact of Tourism Consumption in the 21st Century

Author: Maximiliano E. Korstanje

Publisher:

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781668487273

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"The goals of the book are threefold: 1- Develop a rich conceptual debate around tourism consumption's impact on human rights. 2- The introduction to successful study cases where tourism contributes positively to the human rights 3- To lay the foundations for a new understanding of human rights involving hosts and guests"--

Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors
Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors

Author: Kumar, Pankaj

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-04-22

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13:

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In the sector of global tourism, a critical challenge has taken center stage — the imperative for sustainable transformation. The World Tourism Organization has declared the theme for World Tourism Day 2025 as "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation," shedding light on the urgency to address multifaceted challenges that transcend conventional paradigms. The discourse has evolved beyond the traditional bounds of environmental sustainability, extending its reach to encompass social equality, cultural preservation, and economic viability. The tourism sector's pivotal role in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 underscores the intricate interplay between tourism and pressing global issues such as poverty, gender inequality, and environmental degradation. Against this backdrop of urgency and complexity, the book titled Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors offers a comprehensive exploration into viable practices necessary for inclusive, equitable, and responsible tourism. This book serves as a vital contribution to the ongoing dialogue surrounding sustainable tourism. With a focus on inclusivity, equity, and responsibility, it delves into the intricate relationship between tourism and sustainable transformation. It goes beyond mere rhetoric, providing a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie at the intersection of tourism and global sustainability goals. As the global community grapples with disparities, this book becomes a timely and indispensable resource. Policymakers, academicians, researchers, and industry practitioners are invited to contribute to this collective effort, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and responsible future within the realms of tourism and hospitality. With a diverse array of recommended topics spanning community-based tourism, ecotourism, inclusive development, sustainable employment, and aviation, this book positions itself as an essential guide for those committed to addressing the challenges of our time. By presenting case studies, policy research, and insights into responsible tourism practices, it equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of sustainable transformation. As the global community strives for a more equitable future, this book offers a roadmap for shaping responsible and inclusive growth within the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Prospects and Challenges of Global Pilgrimage Tourism and Hospitality
Prospects and Challenges of Global Pilgrimage Tourism and Hospitality

Author: Gupta, S.K.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-08-29

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 166844819X

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Pilgrimage tourism is one of the basic areas with far-reaching impacts in the travel and tourism industry around the world and across generations. Due to its reach and potential impact, further study is required. Prospects and Challenges of Global Pilgrimage Tourism and Hospitality considers the changing facts and facets of pilgrimage tourism around the world; develops pilgrimage tourism for community integration, faith-sharing, perseverance, tolerance, and peace; and identifies new issues scopes, challenges, and entrepreneurial opportunities for pilgrimage tourism that are relevant and important for future pilgrimages with larger intensity and frequency. Covering key topics such as pilgrimage economy, social media, and tourism, this premier reference source is ideal for policymakers, social scientists, managers, business owners, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Tourism Policy-Making in the Context of Contested Wicked Problems
Tourism Policy-Making in the Context of Contested Wicked Problems

Author: Christof Pforr

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2024-09-09

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1835499864

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This volume offers insights into pathways towards tourism sustainability, analysing current problem-solving capabilities and competences of governments to deal with specific tourism policy issues (or wicked problems) such as the climate emergency, tourism mobility, indigenous disadvantages, the COVID-19 pandemic, or the P2P economy.

Cases on Traveler Preferences, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Impact in the Hospitality Industry
Cases on Traveler Preferences, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Impact in the Hospitality Industry

Author: Catenazzo, Giuseppe

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-08-05

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1668469219

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In the modern hospitality industry, it is critical to understand travelers’ needs and wants for businesses to survive and remain competitive. Further study on understanding travelers’ motivations is essential in this field. Cases on Traveler Preferences, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Impact in the Hospitality Industry showcases several research-based case studies to understand travelers’ preferences, attitudes, and behaviors to illustrate empirical methodologies in order to guide academics and practitioners in their research endeavors. Covering key topics such as destinations, rural areas, social impacts, and tourism management, this reference work is ideal for industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Management and Practices of Pilgrimage Tourism and Hospitality
Management and Practices of Pilgrimage Tourism and Hospitality

Author: Gupta, S.K.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-10-09

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13:

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Pilgrimage is one of the oldest extant and most basic forms of population mobility known to human society, and its political, social, cultural, and economic implications have always been, and continue to be substantial. In recent decades, a new focus on pilgrimage has emerged through the lens of tourism, which explores the political, cultural, behavioral, economic, and geographical impacts. Therefore, the identification of challenges in transformation and emerging ways and means of managing pilgrimage and related destinations is critical in an era of crises and disastrous situations. Management and Practices of Pilgrimage Tourism and Hospitality identifies, understands, and recognizes the changing facts and facets of pilgrimage tourism around the world. It develops and promotes pilgrimage tourism for community integration, faith-sharing, perseverance, tolerance, and pace for secular and sustainable futures. This book further identifies any new issues, scopes, challenges, and entrepreneurial opportunities for pilgrimage tourism as are found to be relevant and important for future pilgrimages with larger intensity and frequency. Covering topics such as behavioral challenges, community empowerment, and pilgrimage economy, this book is an essential resource for entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers, academicians, policymakers, students of higher education, sociologists, and more.

Handbook of Research on Innovation, Differentiation, and New Technologies in Tourism, Hotels, and Food Service
Handbook of Research on Innovation, Differentiation, and New Technologies in Tourism, Hotels, and Food Service

Author: Fernandes, Gonçalo Poeta

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-08-25

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1668469871

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Tourism and hospitality are increasingly becoming more complex, having grown exponentially over the last decade. As the industry becomes more complex, new demands arise regarding its overall organization and operations, which call for not only more experienced and specialized staff, but also advanced technological solutions that support new paradigms and expectations. The Handbook of Research on Innovation, Differentiation, and New Technologies in Tourism, Hotels, and Food Service discusses the current changes and challenges in tourism and hospitality. Covering key topics such as entrepreneurship, local development, and technology, this major reference work is ideal for managers, entrepreneurs, business owners, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Women’s Empowerment Within the Tourism Industry
Women’s Empowerment Within the Tourism Industry

Author: Bayram, Gül Erkol

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-08-01

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13: 1668484196

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In recent decades, more women around the world have taken the opportunity to enter the market, join the workforce, and start their own entrepreneurial ventures. These changes have had a strong impact on market demographics. Particularly within the tourism industry, it is important to investigate the behavior, motivations, experiences, and needs of women as travelers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Women’s Empowerment Within the Tourism Industry offers a conversant and comprehensive overview of the themes and concepts of women as tourists, employees, and entrepreneurs in tourism. Providing interdisciplinary insights from leading international researchers and academicians, this book makes a critical contribution to the knowledge of women’s participation within the tourism industry. It discusses the nature of their work and ways in which tourism creates tension between the attitudes and conduct of tourists and the beliefs and behavior of local women. Covering topics such as consumer experience, gender studies, and women’s employment, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for business leaders and managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, government officials, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.