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Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism
In this multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional account of sustainability in urban tourist destinations, the Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism draws together the latest academic research and provides key practical insights on this developing area of study. It not only considers the importance of cities as ideal tourist destinations due to their complex characteristics and the variety of attractions they offer, but also the challenges they are confronted with, most notably sustainability.
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In this multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional account of sustainability in urban tourist destinations, the Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism draws together the latest academic research and provides key practical insights on this developing area of study. It not only considers the importance of cities as ideal tourist destinations due to their complex characteristics and the variety of attractions they offer, but also the challenges they are confronted with, most notably sustainability.
Leading scholars expertly analyse the contemporary challenges facing sustainable urban tourism while presenting practical solutions for implementing sustainable tourism development in urban destinations. Chapters feature discussions relating to the contribution of urban destinations towards advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Handbook also provides a comprehensive overview of key topics such as overtourism, social justice, environmental protection, and local community participation, while exploring sustainable urban tourism practices and challenges.
Expanding the literature on this relatively under-researched field of study, this Handbook will be of great interest to academics and students interested in tourism management, business management, development studies, geography, sustainable cities and community studies, alongside urban and regional studies. The applied nature of the text will also be of benefit to tourism management professionals.
Leading scholars expertly analyse the contemporary challenges facing sustainable urban tourism while presenting practical solutions for implementing sustainable tourism development in urban destinations. Chapters feature discussions relating to the contribution of urban destinations towards advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Handbook also provides a comprehensive overview of key topics such as overtourism, social justice, environmental protection, and local community participation, while exploring sustainable urban tourism practices and challenges.
Expanding the literature on this relatively under-researched field of study, this Handbook will be of great interest to academics and students interested in tourism management, business management, development studies, geography, sustainable cities and community studies, alongside urban and regional studies. The applied nature of the text will also be of benefit to tourism management professionals.
Critical Acclaim
‘There is a continuous need to explore the sustainability of tourist destinations. This book provides a comprehensive contribution on social and environmental issues affecting the tourism industry in urban contexts. I strongly recommend this title to academic colleagues, practitioners and to advanced undergraduate students, who are interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding on responsible tourism planning and destination marketing.’
– Mark Anthony Camilleri, University of Malta
‘The Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism traces and explores the challenges and opportunities of urban destinations as they grapple with the implementation, organisation, and development of sustainable cities. This book provides fresh insight into various contemporary issues, planning and management trends and the geographies of sustainable cities within the broader environment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.’
– Jayne Rogerson, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
‘Urban environments, with their bustling crowds, traffic, concrete and buildings, are ecosystems that greatly influence the quality of their inhabitants and visitors by also providing space for relaxation, recreation and exploration. The Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism provides valuable insights into contemporary challenges and trends, while also offering practical solutions and shedding light on the crucial role that urban destinations play in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. An enlightening read and empowering guide to sustainable urban tourism.’
– Willy Legrand, IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany
– Mark Anthony Camilleri, University of Malta
‘The Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism traces and explores the challenges and opportunities of urban destinations as they grapple with the implementation, organisation, and development of sustainable cities. This book provides fresh insight into various contemporary issues, planning and management trends and the geographies of sustainable cities within the broader environment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.’
– Jayne Rogerson, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
‘Urban environments, with their bustling crowds, traffic, concrete and buildings, are ecosystems that greatly influence the quality of their inhabitants and visitors by also providing space for relaxation, recreation and exploration. The Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism provides valuable insights into contemporary challenges and trends, while also offering practical solutions and shedding light on the crucial role that urban destinations play in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. An enlightening read and empowering guide to sustainable urban tourism.’
– Willy Legrand, IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Contributors
Contributors include: Carlo Alberini, Sergio Alvarez, Filza Armadita, Fetty Asmaniati, Birgül Aydın, Adiyukh Berbekova, Richard W. Butler, María F. Calderón, Blanca A. Camargo, Carmen Chasovschi, Ganghua Chen, Wanxin Chen, Xiao Chen, Lisa-Mari Coughlan, J. Andres Coca-Stefaniak, Jonathon Day, Haryadi Darmawan, Rachel Dodds, Qian Dong, Yingchao Dong, Michelle Duffy, Deborah Edwards, Reem El Shafaki, Ailin Fei, Alan Fyall, Yan Gao, Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar, Ulrich Gunter, Yingzhi Guo, Elena Higueras-Castillo, Huayi Hou, Songshan (Sam) Huang, Daniela Jacques-Osuna, Maximiliano E. Korstanje, Jianan Z. Lee, Llewellyn Leonard, Jiawei Li, Mohan Li, Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas, Judith Mair, Cristina Maxim, Nahla Mesbah, Sebastián Molinillo, Alastair M. Morrison, Thi Hong Hai Nguyen, Hera Oktadiana, Ioanna Pagoni, Andreas Papatheodorou, Gaurav Panse, Ivett Pinke-Sziva, Laszlo Puczko, Hongliang Qiu, Myrza Rahmanita, Hugues Séraphin, Ye (Sandy) Shen, Costas Spirou, Melanie Kay Smith, Pinaz Tiwari, Muzaffer Uysal, Xiongzhi Wang, Karl Wöber, Zongqi Xu, María J. Zambrano-Villarreal, Bo Zhang, Wei Zheng, Lina Zhong, Cinà van Zyl
