Ethical and Responsible Tourism: Managing Sustainability in Local Tourism Destinations

Ethical and Responsible Tourism is a textbook that discusses the methods and practices used to manage the environmental impact of tourism on local communities and destinations. It includes case studies from a global range of examples, including sites in Australasia, Central America, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It is used as a core textbook for students, researchers, and practitioners of tourism, environmental, and sustainability studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 516 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ethical and Responsible Tourism is a comprehensive guide that delves into the methods and practices employed to effectively manage the environmental impact of tourism on local communities and destinations. In this revised edition, the book takes into account recent global events that have significantly impacted the tourism industry, including the COVID-19 health crisis, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing energy and cost of living crisis.

The book is organized into three core themes: destination management, environmental and social aspects of ethical sustainable development, and business impacts. These themes are explored through a combination of topic and case study chapters, accompanied by explanatory editorial analysis that ensures a clear and interconnected narrative. Each chapter is prominently marked and interlinked, making it easy for readers to navigate and gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

The case studies presented in Ethical and Responsible Tourism offer practical examples from a diverse range of regions worldwide, including Australasia, Central America, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. In this updated edition, additional case studies have been included from the United States, Japan, Brazil, Croatia, and Malta, providing a broader perspective on the industry.

Used as a primary textbook, Ethical and Responsible Tourism combines theoretical insights from the topic chapters with real-world experiences gained through case studies. This approach allows students, researchers, and practitioners of tourism, environmental, and sustainability studies to gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of the industry. The case studies can be utilized as standalone examples or as part of a case teaching approach, and the editorial and discussion elements are tailored to cater to readers with varying levels of expertise, including tourism professionals and potential investors in sustainable tourism projects.

Ethical and Responsible Tourism remains an essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of tourism, environmental, and sustainability studies. By addressing the critical challenges and opportunities facing the industry, this revised edition equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices.

Weight: 1010g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032415604
Edition number: 2 ed