A Sustainable Tourism Workforce: Current issues

This book explores the relationship between social justice and the neglect of a sustainable orientation in the tourism workforce, leading to an impoverished, unsustainable, and transient workforce that fails to meet the aims of UN sustainable goals and the UNTWO Code of ethics. It offers a refreshed conceptualization of sustainable employment and provides valuable insights for educators, students, and policymakers interested in sustainable tourism management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book explores the intricate interplay between social justice and the inadequate attention paid to fostering a sustainable orientation within the tourism workforce. The consequences of this neglect have led to a disadvantaged, unsustainable, and transient workforce that falls short of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) within the sector and the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNTWO) Code of Ethics for its employees.

The introductory review, followed by 15 chapters, offers a rich tapestry of knowledge contributions. The opening review critically examines current definitions of sustainability in the context of employment, particularly in the realm of tourism. It acknowledges and critiques existing literature, while also highlighting the themes submitted on the topic of sustainable work in the book and the final selection of chapters. This comprehensive analysis culminates in the presentation of a refreshed conceptualization of sustainable employment.

The chapters in this volume are meticulously mapped onto a proposed conceptual framework, which recognizes the multifaceted influences of the evolving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recent developments in Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the evolving body of tourism literature. Additionally, the introductory review provides concluding remarks that the authors hope will shape and guide future research endeavors in this field.

This book holds immense value for educators, students, and policymakers seeking insights and guidance on effectively managing sustainable tourism. Several chapters in this publication were originally featured as a special issue of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism, further underscoring its significance and authority.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032564166