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Routledge Handbook of Trends and Issues in Tourism Sustainability, Planning and Development, Management, and Technology
by Alastair M. Morrison Dimitrios BuhalisThe Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of theoretical and practical perspectives for tracking and interpreting trends and issues in tourism sustainability, planning and development, management, and technology. Tourism is a dynamic and unpredictable industry and understanding its trends and issues is critical for the successful and sustainable development of the private and public sector. As such, this Handbook proposes clear definitions and provides a systematic classification scheme for such analysing. It reviews trends and issues in four thematic areas of tourism: sustainability; planning and development; management and technology with contributions from 83 leading tourism scholars from across the globe. The Handbook provides insights on the differences among domestic, outbound, and inbound markets and acknowledges that the supply sub-sectors of tourism are diverse, highlighting variations by geographic regions. The book emphasises the necessity to prioritise sustainability and the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students and professionals interested in tourism, hospitality, and sustainability will find a wealth of multidisciplinary knowledge in this Handbook.
Routledge Handbook on Gender in Tourism: Views on Teaching, Research and Praxis
by Wenjie Cai Magdalena Petronella Swart Yang, Elaine Chiao Ling Albert Nsom KimbuThis comprehensive handbook delves into the multifaceted dimensions of the role of gender in tourism, spanning education, research, and practice. With 40 international contributions from leading thinkers in the field, this book brings together diverse themes such as entrepreneurship, mobility, sustainability, and sexuality. In doing so it shatters traditional boundaries and dissects how gender influences perceptions, experiences, and opportunities, advocating for equality and challenging entrenched power dynamics. Informed by the United Nation's Gender Equality goals, this handbook champions the potential of gender-aware tourism to reshape the world by fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and understanding. It adopts diverse insights, encompassing feminist and queer perspectives, challenging norms, and exploring marginalised voices. By dissecting gender in educational, entrepreneurial, and research contexts, it unveils hidden dynamics. This book empowers readers to grasp the breadth of gender's role and equips them with tools to foster equality and reshape the tourism landscape, while making suggestions for future research agendas.This book is intended for scholars, educators, researchers, government officials and practitioners in the fields of gender studies, tourism, education, entrepreneurship, employment, mobility, research, sustainability, and sexuality.
Running A Bar For Dummies
by R. Foley Heather HeathRun a successful bar and a profitable business with expert advice on every aspect of bar management Running a Bar For Dummies shows veteran and future bar owners and managers how to establish and maintain a successful business. You'll learn insider tips for keeping customers satisfied and the business operating smoothly. With the easy-to-follow guidance in this book, you can navigate your way through the maze of licensing and permits, develop a business plan, learn how to market your business, and create a profitable establishment. You'll also find clear, no-nonsense guidance on dealing with tough customers. In today's changing industry and economy, you'll need to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changing conditions. This Dummies book shows you how to do exactly that. Learn what it takes to own and operate a bar Stay on the right side of the law with clear licensing and tax information Discover apps, strategies, technology tools. and best practices for staying stocked and making a profit Improve your revenue, boost your online presence, spruce up your marketing plan, and find ways to keep your business healthy and viable Running a Bar For Dummies is great for anyone considering buying or running a bar or pub, or anyone who needs guidance on running an existing bar more efficiently.
SKYE un nombre, una isla, una leyenda
by Magali Dubreuil Bourguet***Una misteriosa y conmovedora aventura humana en Escocia***. Laurent y Mathieu, dos cuarentones que acaban de vivir uno de los peores días de sus vidas, deciden hacer un viaje por carretera a Escocia para olvidar sus decepciones románticas. Despreocupados, no tienen hoja de ruta. Su pequeña excursión de hombre a hombre toma un rumbo completamente diferente cuando, a pocos kilómetros del Eurotúnel, conocen a Skye, una enigmática autoestopista.
Saving the North Coast Redwoods (Brief History)
by Susan J.P. O'HaraThe battle to preserve a natural wonder.Towering and majestic, the redwood forests of California's North Coast once drew not visitors, but fortune-seeking timber companies. By 1917, the region had been logged for nearly 70 years and concerns arose that the rapidly disappearing redwoods could be lost. Damage wrought by logging and road construction caught the attention of Madison Grant, John Campbell Merriam, and Henry Fairfield Osborn and the Save the Redwoods League was born. Together with the State of California and the U.S. Federal Government, the League's efforts led to the protection of the remaining old growth redwoods, creating state and national parks to preserve them for future generations.Author Susan J.P. O'Hara recounts the story of the fight to save the world's tallest trees.
Scott of the Antarctic
by Michael De-la-NoyThe life of Captain Robert Falcon Scott – Scott of the Antarctic – and the courage that he exemplified have marked him out as a hero to generations, despite his failure to be the first to reach the South Pole.Born in 1868, Scott joined the Royal Navy as a cadet at the age of 13 and progressed through the ranks to become a lieutenant. In 1899, after a chance encounter with Clements Markham, president of the Royal Geographical Society, he asked to be involved in the forthcoming exploration of the Antarctic. A year later he was appointed to lead the National Antarctic Expedition, which reached further south than any previous attempts, and Scott returned to Britain a national hero. But Scott was not content to stop there: he dreamed of becoming the first explorer to reach the South Pole. And so it was that, in 1910, he and his team ventured out on a second Antarctic expedition.Scott of the Antarctic vividly recreates that fateful journey across the unforgiving, frozen continent. In practical terms, the mission was a failure, but the men’s bravery ensured that they would become part of exploration history.
Seeking Fortune During the California Gold Rush: A History Seeking Adventure (You Choose: Seeking History)
by Matt DoedenYOU are one of the many fortune seekers during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. Will you pan for gold, set up a mine, or make your riches by serving the miners who have flocked to the area? Step back in time to face the challenges and decisions that real people faced during this exciting time in history.
Sensory Tourism: Senses and SenseScapes Encompassing Tourism Destinations
by Carlos Ferreira Karen Davies Rubén C. Lois-González Gunnar Thór Jóhannesson Professor Katrín Anna Lund Carla Fraga Elisa Alén González Philip Stone Tim Taylor Trinidad Domínguez Vila Kathryn Terzano Émilie Crossley Hilary Becker Sara Duerte Prof. Dr. Hairul Nizam Ismail Sofie Scheen Jahnsen Claudette John Margaret Kenna Jaciel Gustavo Kunz Sharanya M Chandru M C Dr Velvet Nelson Dr Nur Haizum Rahman Breixo Martins Rodal Carlos Alberto Romarís Lucia Rubio Bidisha Sarkar Dr Deborah Slater Patricia A. Stokowski Dr Pola Wang Dr Aristeidis Gkoumas Dr Nur Hidayah RahmanTourism offers countless global locations, providing a multitude of sensory experiences. These include commercialised tourism products such as saunas and floatation tanks through to natural phenomenon such as mountains and wilderness destinations. Consequently, sensory elements are a curious concept within tourism because every destination provides a sensory experience of one kind or another. The first of its kind, this book examines holidays and tourism through sensory perceptions which either encourage or deter consumers. It studies sensoryscapes and how they effect and affect tourism at destinations and be linked with the development of tourist niches, reflecting the segmenting of the mass market tourism into smaller segments. Finally, it reflects on how with increased urbanisation there a growing need is to find quiet spaces, free from urban or anthropogenic noise, such as silent retreats and dark sky meditation holidays. Escape has always been one of the main components of tourism development together with attraction to spatial locations that match tourists' needs. Structed to address each of the senses separately, this book provides a: · wide range of case studies from interdisciplinary backgrounds · links amongst common themes across the various threads of research on sensory experiences · theoretical framework and practical application for sensory tourism. It will be of interest to those studying tourism management as well as wider social science disciplines.
Site Selection and Value Evaluation of New Hotel Projects: A TSPV Analysis Framework
by Lei Ding Yue He Shuangshuang Ye Anping WuThe book constructs a holistic analytical framework for the selection of hotel sites and the evaluation of their value, employing the TSPV (Target Analysis—Site Selection—Project Planning—Value Assessment) methodology, particularly in the context of emerging urban (new area) developments.Proceeding from a theoretical foundation in the TSPV paradigm, the book methodically dissects and examines various components such as factor analysis, market feasibility, and financial scrutiny, pertinent to the process of hotel site selection. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating these elements, while also addressing the ramifications of uncertainty analysis within the hotel industry.Readers can be navigated through the TSPV framework to engage in a scientifically grounded and logically coherent exploration of critical aspects like site selection, strategic positioning, profitability, and the overall valuation of prospective hotel ventures.
Slow Trains to Istanbul: ...And Back: A 4,570-Mile Adventure on 55 Rides
by Tom ChesshyreEver dreamt of dropping everything and adventuring cross-country to the edge of the Orient? From London via Paris, Naples, Nuremberg, the Swiss Alps, Budapest and into the furthest corners of Eastern Europe across Romania, Bulgaria and Greece, join Tom Chesshyre on his fascinating journey to Istanbul and back.
Slow Travel New Mexico: Unforgettable Personal Experiences in the Land of Enchantment (Southwest Adventure Series)
by Judith FeinWinner of the 2024 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for TravelSlow travel is the secret to opening doors, meeting people, participating in surprising events, experiencing joy, and making each trip--no matter how short or long--deeper, richer, and an adventure that is uniquely yours.Award-winning travel journalists and Santa Fe residents Judith Fein and Paul J. Ross crisscross New Mexico, finding unforgettable adventures readers can personally experience such as painting with an abstract artist on the Navajo Reservation, visiting a wolf refuge, cruising in a lowrider, hiking in a volcano, gourmet dining at Zuni Pueblo, seeing a ghost, tracking the true Billy the Kid . . . and so much more.Slow Travel New Mexico is an invitation to show up in a place and let it reveal itself to you--on its own terms. It's not about going off the beaten path. It's about going off the beaten mental path by learning to look, see, open up, and explore differently. It's a guide to unforgettable experiences.
Small Town Living: A Coast-to-Coast Guide to People, Places, and Communities
by Erin Austen AbbottCelebrate the joys of small town life in this stunning, coast-to-coast photographic ode to country stores, main streets, and the inspiring creatives who have embraced life outside the city center. "An idyllic celebration of the rural life." —Publishers Weekly Big changes are taking place in how we live—and what we look for in the place we call home. From remote work options to the pull of wide open spaces and simpler lives, families, couples, and singles alike are looking away from major metropolitan areas and towards small towns. But where to go? How? When? There&’s a lot to consider when you&’re thinking about making the move to a small town—or just daydreaming about doing so. With the wisdom of an author who has made the move herself, Small Town Living answers these key questions in this sweeping, lushly photographed celebration of living small. Author and photographer Erin Austen Abbott has traversed the country to find creatives—from aquaculture preservationists to visual artists to entrepreneurs—who have opted for cozy towns over metropolitan bustle. In illuminating interviews and atmospheric photographs Austen Abbott showcases nearly two dozen couples and individuals who have embraced small town life, from the wilds of rural Maine, to the plains of Texas, villages of the Hudson Valley, and breathtaking seascapes of the Pacific Northwest. Woven throughout these regional chapters (East, Midwest, South, and West) are tips and sidebars to help readers begin their own small town journeys—from determining what's really important to you (like proximity to a university or access to hiking trails) to sensitively integrating into the community. A rich appendix showcases dozens of small towns grouped by themes like Small Museums, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Film Festivals, as well as a list of small towns by state to inspire wanderlust.
Smart Tourism–The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #249)
by Maria Virvou Efthimios Alepis Constantinos Patsakis Aristea KontogianniThis book offers a fresh perspective on smart tourism, introducing unique frameworks and insights with the potential to shape the industry's future. It explores the convergence of technology, tourism, and smart cities, emphasizing the use of smartphones, social media data, AI, blockchain, crowdsourcing, and crowdsensing to enhance tourism experiences.What sets it apart is its focus on practical solutions that require minimal infrastructure investments, making it accessible to a wide range of stakeholders. This book addresses knowledge gaps and proposes cutting-edge frameworks for smart tourism development. It is intended for researchers, academics, and professionals in tourism, technology, and urban planning.Key uses of this book include providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving smart tourism landscape and serving as a valuable resource for researchers and educators in this dynamic field.
Social Responsibility in Tourism: Applications, Best-Practices, and Case Studies (Tourism on the Verge)
by Martina Pásková Josef ZelenkaThis monograph offers a comprehensive examination of responsible tourism, meticulously deconstructing the core tenets of socio-cultural, environmental, and economic accountability within the framework of sustainable tourism. The work underscores the intrinsic significance of local attributes, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping responsible practices. Guiding through the intricate terrain of challenges and opportunities inherent in integrating responsible paradigms within the dynamic tourism sector, the authors introduce a prescriptive implementation framework. This framework steers tourism stakeholders towards equilibrium, enabling present actions to safeguard and augment conditions for sustainable future development. Rooted in scholarly depth, augmented by synoptic diagrams and references to supplementary resources, the book converges into an analysis of concrete instances—illustrative case studies, products, and applications—demonstrating the embodiment of social responsibility in tourism's fabric. By spotlighting both successful and adverse examples, the monograph underscores the vital interplay of environmental, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions, encapsulating the essence of responsible tourism's enduring impact.
Solo Travel For Dummies
by Lee MylneA friendly resource to help you prepare for exciting domestic or international travel—on your own Solo Travel For Dummies teaches you how to plan the solo trip of a lifetime with must-know info, insider tricks, safety essentials, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned jetsetter or nervous first timer, you’ll learn everything you need to know. Choose your destination, plan a fulfilling itinerary, save money, and stay safe, no matter where in the world you may roam. As a solo traveler, you’ll appreciate this book’s specific tips on how to avoid loneliness, what to do if you get lost, and how to plan ahead so you can enjoy your trip. Tuck this portable Dummies travel guide into your backpack or suitcase, and you’ll be ready for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Find expert travel tips for minimizing stress and maximizing enjoyment Learn how to plan the perfect solo itinerary for your goals Discover unique destinations and can't-miss cultural experiences Get expert tips on safety, budgeting, and so much more!Solo Travel For Dummies is for anyone who needs a trusted, comprehensive source of information as they prepare to travel independently.
Space Tourism Value Chain: When East Meets West (Contributions to Management Science)
by Hong Chen Kang-Lin Peng IokTeng Esther KouThis book benefits those interested in space tourism for doing business, conducting research, and teaching space services. The value chain analysis approach is applied to construct the knowledge system of the space industry from suppliers, consumers, agents, and related stakeholders. Space tourism has made a breakthrough in travel boundaries beyond Kármán line and impacted human living in many aspects, especially a vision of Mars immigration. The tourism industry has extended its reach to outer space. Space education has been popular in many countries because of human capital to serve in the new field. Researchers have developed unique methodologies to study space economic behaviors. The advancements in space technology and commercialization have formed a new market to drive a new era of space economics. Individuals can now venture beyond the Kármán line and fulfill their desire for space exploration through space tourism. This form of tourism offers a unique opportunity for individuals to explore the origins and limitations of human beings. This book provides an overview of the current state of global space tourism development, including its characteristics, direct and indirect stakeholders, and existing challenges. The successful implementation of space tourism cases by private enterprises in Europe and the USA offers valuable insights into China's space tourism endeavors. Given China's leading position in global space technology, space tourism represents a promising commercial development field that can benefit the country and its citizens.
Spanish Gardens
by Monty Don Derry MooreFor over a decade, Monty Don has travelled the world, using gardens and green spaces to get under the skin of our most beloved cities and countries. Many of his destinations were well-known to him. For his latest journey, though, he explored Spain as a relative newcomer - and he kept a detailed record of his travels.Starting in Madrid and working his way north through the verdant gardens of Galicia, the Basque country and Barcelona, Monty then heads south to the rugged tropical climes of Mallorca, Alicante, Andalucia, Malaga, and Seville. It's a chance for him to explore how Spain has evolved from the darker days after the civil war to its successful transition to democracy over fifty years ago, tracing those changes through its gardens - from the more conventional gardens created after the war to the rich and inventive approaches of contemporary designers.Accompanied by Derry Moore's stunning photography, Spanish Gardens is a remarkable and personal journey through one of the most popular country destinations on earth.
Speck: An Itty-Bitty Epic
by Margaux MeganckEverything and everyone has a place in the universe, but for a little speck, lost at sea, it will take an extraordinary journey to find it.Deep in a tide pool, too small to see,Thousands of tiny specks go forth.Each one searchingfor a place to stay, and grow, and thrive...The little speck does not know what it is, only that it wishes to find out. And so it embarks on a journey across the sea. From sun-flecked surf to darkest depths, past schools of fish, storm-tossed ships and hungry eels.... Until, at last, it finds exactly what it was looking for: a place to belong.In vivid watercolor paintings, Margaux Meganck brings this tale to life, seamlessly shifting perspective to show how even the tiniest creatures—every barnacle, every child, every star in the sky—contributes to something greater than itself.
Sport Tourism, Island Territories and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Perspective (Sports Economics, Management and Policy #24)
by Ricardo Melo Claude Sobry Derek Van Rheenen Olivier NariaThis edited volume discusses the role of sport tourism in local sustainable development in small island territories. Using an international, comparative study, this volume explores the contributions of sport tourism to sustainable development in island settings. Written by 25 research teams across ten seas, oceans, and island archipelagos, chapters present comparative findings with the view of assisting stakeholders and decision-makers in collaboratively and responsibly developing island territories in accordance with specific sustainable development goals. Presenting a refined comparative methodology at the intersection of sport tourism and sustainable development, this book is geared towards academic researchers and students interested in sport tourism, sports economics, management and sustainable development, as well as professionals.
St. Augustine’s Afterlife: True Tales of a Paranormal Investigator
by Ryan DunnA series of paranormal investigations that unravel St. Augustine, Florida's ghostly mysteries and chilling truths with historical accuracy, real interviews, and exclusive insights. Written by a seasoned paranormal investigator, St. Augustine’s Afterlife meticulously separates fact from fiction when it comes to the city's ghost stories. This book serves as a gateway to the real, haunting stories that transcend popular folklore, inviting exploration into historical tragedies and lingering spirits. Key features include: Historically accurate accounts: Explore St. Augustine's haunted past through carefully researched narratives. Real interviews: Connect with firsthand experiences, supported by real names and voices. Exclusive paranormal investigations: Gain insights from the only team to explore every location in the book. Tailored for paranormal enthusiasts and curious tourists, this book dispels myths, providing genuine insights into each site's haunting history. Readers can immerse themselves in the supernatural legacies of St. Augustine, Florida.
States of Adventure: Stories About Finding Yourself by Getting Lost
by Fitz CahallFrom completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike route in a wheelchair bike to swapping the city for van life in Yosemite, these 30 stories will inspire you to pack a knapsack, head outside, and push yourself.The campfire tale is ubiquitous in mountain culture. If we’ve climbed, skied, boated, hiked, or traveled, we’ve been telling stories. Inspired by the popular Dirtbag Diaries podcast, States of Adventure showcases some of the most unbelievable tales from America and beyond. These stories span the breathtaking landscapes of North America, taking you on adventures across mountains and woods, through snow, rapids, and up rock faces. Set alongside stunning imagery from well-known outdoor photographers, these stories capture a spirit of adventure and wilderness on every page.
Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide (History & Guide)
by Sharon KitchensMuch of Western Maine reads like a Stephen King novel. The dense dark woods and backcountry ponds. The century-old houses with gravel driveways and immense flower gardens, acres of farmland miles from a highway. Serpentine country roads dotted with farmstands, and picturesque main streets lined with battered pickups. Places where-especially during the dark and rainy days of October and November--things can get downright spooky. Author Sharon Kitchens identifies the locations that serve as the basis for King's fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem's Lot, Derry, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King, the author sheds light on daily life in places that would become the settings for Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Dead Zone, Cujo , IT , and 11/22/63 .
Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story
by Jordan SalamaInspired by family lore, a young writer embarks on an epic quest through the Argentine Andes in search of a heritage spanning hemispheres and centuries, from the Jewish Levant to turn-of-the-century trade routes in South AmericaOne Thanksgiving afternoon at his grandparents&’ house, Jordan Salama discovers a large binder stuffed with yellowing papers and old photographs—a five-hundred-year wandering history of his Arab-Jewish family, from Moorish Spain to Ottoman Syria to Argentina and beyond.One story in particular captures his attention: that of his great-grandfather, a Syrian-born, Arabic-speaking Jewish immigrant to Argentina who in the 1920s worked as a traveling salesman in the Andes—and may have left behind forgotten descendants along the way. Encouraged by his grandfather, Jordan goes in search of these &“Lost Salamas,&” traveling more than a thousand miles up the spine of South America&’s greatest mountain range.Combining travelog, history, memoir, and reportage, Stranger in the Desert transports readers from the lonely plains of Patagonia to the breathtaking altiplano of the high Andes; from the old Jewish quarter of Damascus to today&’s vibrant neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. It is also a fervent journey of self-discovery as Salama grapples with his own Jewish, Arab, and Latin American identities, interrogating the stories families tell themselves, and to what end.
Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism: Current Trends and Future Outlook—10th ICSIMAT, Ionian Islands, Greece, 2023 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Androniki Kavoura Teresa Borges-Tiago Flavio TiagoThis open access book presents the latest findings of researchers from around the globe who presented their work at the 10th international conference of Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism (ICSIMAT) in 2023. It provides an up-to-date information and discusses current trends, issues, and debates, both theoretical and practical research, on strategic innovative marketing and tourism and applications from social media and emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Everything. Topics covered in the chapters include social media in marketing and tourism hospitality, culture, strategic tools, and techniques employed and implemented by some of the top research laboratories in the world to the industry. This book brings together work from both academia and industry and continues the successful impact of the previous years' conference on the academic discussion of the topics.
Strategic Management in the Wine Tourism Industry: Competitive Strategies, Wine Tourism Behaviour and New Strategic Tools
by Javier Martínez-Falcó Bartolomé Marco-Lajara Eduardo Sánchez-García Luis A. Millán-TudelaWine tourism has become increasingly popular and important in recent years, with a vast scientific research highlighting the expansion of the industry and the various benefits associated with it. As the global wine market grows, new competitive strategies, business tools and patterns of wine tourists’ demands are essential elements for the effective management of wine tourism products. This book aims to deepen the management of the wine tourism industry through the study of competitive strategies developed by wineries. It also explores perceptions, preferences, and expectations of wine tourists, as well as the analysis of new tools to improve the wine tourism product. In doing so, contributors make the case for effective strategic management that can help wineries determine their target markets, identify their competitive advantages, develop pricing strategies and create effective marketing campaigns. The book is therefore useful for both wine professionals and academics who wish to delve deeper into the study of the strategic management of wine tourism.