International Cases in Sustainable Travel & Tourism [electronic resource] / edited by Pierre Benckendorff, Dagmar Lund-Durlacher.

ISBN:

9781908999412

Title:

Author:

Benckendorff, Pierre

Publication Information:

Oxford : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd, 2013.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

1 Introduction; Pierre Benckendorff, The University of Queensland; Dagmar Lund-Durlacher, MODUL University Vienna; INTERNATIONAL CASES IN SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL & TOURISM; 2 Alpine Pearls: A Network Promoting Environmentally Friendly Holidays; Dagmar Lund-Durlacher, MODUL University Vienna; Anja Hergesell, MODUL University Vienna; Karmen Mentil, Alpine Pearls; 3 Planning for Sustainability: The Okavango Delta Management Plan; Haretsebe Manwa, North West University; 4 Montenegro: Wild Beauty; Christian Baumgartne, Naturefriends International

5 Tourism and the Great Barrier Reef: Healthy Reef, Healthy Industry Chris Briggs, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Gianna Moscardo, James Cook University; Laurie Murphy, James Cook University; Margaret Gooch, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Brian King, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; INTERNATIONAL CASES IN SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL & TOURISM; 6 Leading the Way: Accor Standing for Children's Rights in Tourism; Camelia Tepelus, End Child Exploitation and Trafficking, USA (ecpatusa.org); 7 Banyan Tree: Embracing the Environment, Empowering People; Tanya MacLaurin, University of Guelph

Michael Chiam Kah Min, Ngee Ann Polytechnic 8 Corporate Social Responsibility and the Sustainable Tourism Practices of Marriott International; Cynthia S. Deale, East Carolina University; INTERNATIONAL CASES IN SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL & TOURISM; 9 Zakynthos: Supply Chain Management and Customers' Involvement in Tourism Sustainability; Marianna Sigala, University of the Aegean; 10 Back to the Roots: Agritourism in India; Nicole Häusler and Dörte Kasüske, mas

Dr. Joram Ndlovu, University of KwaZulu-Natal 12 Whale Watch Kaikoura; Stephen L. Wearing, University of Technology Sydney; Paul A. Cunningham, Rikkyo University

Subject Term:

Management.

Tourism -- Management.

Tourism.

Added Author:

Benckendorff, Pierre

Lund-Durlacher, Dagmar

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2013

Publication Information:

Oxford : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd, 2013.

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Summary

Case studies are an indispensable learning tool, not only in the classroom but also in academic research, consultancy and practical business management contexts. Case studies present real situations, allowing a balance of theory and practice. They have the power to transform the learning the abstract and uninspiring to one that is targeted and vibrant.International Cases in Sustainable Travel & Tourism provides an international range of outstanding new cases focused on sustainable tourism management and development, including award winners and finalists from the WTTC Tourism for Tourism Awards they are written by local scholars who are experts in sustainable tourism. They all have a range of features ensuring their quality and applicability:* Based on a joint initiative of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the BEST Education Network (BEST EN), organisations that are at the the forefront of both sustainable tourism practice and teaching;* Each case is rigorously and carefully structured for maximum teaching and learning impact- this includes a clear synopsis, appropriate theoretical frameworks, and a clear summary and future outlook;* Every case is fully supported by features to increase deep understanding of the principles and practice it contains- clear learning outcomes, full references and directed reading and challenging study questions;* In addition to each case the authors provide educators and trainers with detailed background teaching notes, indicative answers, a recommended teaching approach and teaching slides in PowerPoint;* All the cases are also available online for individual purchase at www.goodfellowpublishers.com and for library and site purchase through all major online suppliersThe book, and the individual cases will be an essential teaching and learning resource for both undergraduate and graduate students in Tourism. It will also be of interest to academic researchers and planners, managers and developers of tourist destinations. It will be ideal for the increasing number of sustainability subjects in tourism degrees worldwide.