scholarly journals Tourist Studies: 20th Anniversary reflective commentary – On the need for sustainable tourism consumption

2021 ◽  
pp. 146879762098608
Author(s):  
Richard Sharpley
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Economic Growth Model ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
20Th Anniversary ◽  
Development Paradigm

Sustainable tourism has remained the dominant tourism development paradigm within both academic and policy circles for more than three decades. However, little if any progress has been made towards implementing sustainable tourism in practice. Reflecting on this failure to achieve a more sustainable tourism sector, manifested not least in its increasing contribution to climate change, this paper argues that the problem lies in the continuing adherence to the economic growth model that underpins (sustainable) development policies in general and tourism development in particular. Highlighting the unsustainability of unabated growth, the paper goes on to suggest that the solution lies in the adoption of sustainable (reduced) levels of consumption. Yet, based on a recent exploratory study, voluntary limiting the consumption of tourism, even amongst the allegedly environmentally aware post-millennial generation, is an unlikely scenario. Hence, the path to sustainable tourism production and consumption lies only in effective regulation.

scholarly journals The Valorization of Italian “Borghi” as a Tool for the Tourism Development of Rural Areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6643
Author(s):  
Carmen Bizzarri ◽  
Roberto Micera
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Territorial Identity ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Depth Interviews

The paper comes from the need to search for criteria useful for the valorization of heritage towns, located in rural and/or inland areas of Italy, now affected by depression and depopulation process. To this end, the authors point out how territorial identity can constitute the theoretical foundation to influence development policies and, in particular, tourism development for the sustainability process. It was therefore decided to interview a number of stakeholders who could contribute, with their professionalism and expertise, to identifying possible paths and processes for the enhancement of these areas for tourism development. The methodology was based on in-depth interviews, which allowed for the identification of a of a Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis, offering a guideline for the correct governance of these rural areas for their tourist enhancement in terms of the sustainability of development and tourist attractiveness. The study is an observatory that will monitor the implementation of sustainable tourism enhancement of the “borghi”.

scholarly journals Editorial

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. v-vi
Author(s):  
Joby Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourist Guides

The second volume of Atna comes to you with our humble efforts to enrich tourism literature in India. We are delighted with the overwhelming response to the I volume from distinguished readers across India and abroad. Inspired by the constructive comments to the I volume, the second volume of Atna continue to incorporate articles on diverse areas of tourism such as sustainable tourism, heritage, medical tourism, cruises, cuisines, education, aviation etc. Raiesh N Ragde and Maduri T Sawant in their article on 'Proficiency of Foreign Languages : A study of the approved tourist guides of Aurangabad Region' state that, most of the tourist guides engaged in tourism business do not have proficiency of foreign languages, resulting in lack of appreciation of their role and responsibilities. Nedelea and Babu P George presents a case study of sustainable tourism development in Eastern Europe. This article points to the problems faced by hospitality and tourism industry in Romania and force the tourism sector to contemplate on the approaches towards sustainable tourism development. Strategies for sustainable eco-tourism by Maduri T Sawant examines the overall development of tourism and suggests strategies for sustainable tourism development. Sindhu Joseph critically analyses the potential and present stage of development of Bekal beach resort in Kerala in her article 'Special tourism Area- a critical study of Bekal.' 'Management of Eco-tourism sites: A case study of Aianta Ellora caves' by Raiesh N Ragde and Maduri Sawant highlights that the heritage contributes to the richness of any landscape and can attract innumerable tourists looking for cultural experiences in eco-friendly environment. Prospects of developing Medical tourism in India authored by Binoy T A draws attention to the pivotal role of medical tourism and calls for coordinated promotional strategies to develop medical tourism. Paramita Suklabaidya explores the potential of cruises as tourism product and the reasons for its growing popularity worldwide in her article 'New Age Tourism Product: The Cruise Industry - the Fastest growing Tourism Sector'. Gastronomy tourism can be a pull factor for many tourism market segments and the role of Gastronomy Tourism in promoting Jharkhand as a Tourist Destination is beautifully presented by Mohinder Chand, Ashish Dahiya and Lata S Patil. Issues of effective teaching and learning in tourism education by Toney K. Thomas reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of the application of skills in the industry. Joby Thomas and P. Pakkerappa in their article highlight the crucial role of HRD in airline industry to cope UP with the challenges of advancement in technology, changing market scenario, industry restructuring and more competitive business environment. To demonstrate the techniques of implementing intrapreneurship with examples from the tourism industry a case of Southwest Airlines of USA, is presented by Jyothirmoy Ghosh and Anianeya Swamy, and portrays how the intrapreneurship principles are applied effectively in tourism sector. On behalf of the editorial board I extend sincere gratitude to all the authors for contributing their scholarly articles to Atna. We look forward to the support, guidance and encouragement of academicians, researchers, professionals and well wishers of tourism and hospitality sector in our future endeavours. Joby Thomas Executive Editor

scholarly journals Development of Sustainable Tourism Destinations and Poverty Alleviation of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 1565-1575
Author(s):  
Md. Imran Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Great Chance ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Social

Tourism sector has been considered as the crucial sectors of many different countries of the world. And sustainable tourism brings enormous scope as a rapid growing economic sector on the basis of foreign exchange earnings and generation of employment opportunity and thereby elevating poverty from the country. The central aim of this study is to investigate the role of sustainable tourism in alleviating poverty from developing countries, especially the northern part of Bangladesh.  For this purpose, the different tourism sites have been selected that are situated in Rajshahi region like Padma Garden, Varendra Museum and Shaheed Kamruzzaman Zoo. Rajshahi, the major tourist destination region in Bangladesh which is very beautiful and flourished that has a great chance to contribute country’s infrastructure and economic development. This study conducts a survey on 200 respondents in three different places of Rajshahi through the structured questionnaires, observation, interview and literature review. An exploratory research method was employed because the nature of the study was descriptive due to the fact that most of the respondents were illiterate or semi   illiterate. Besides IBM SPSS Statistics 20 is being used to analyze the data. Through the factor analysis and other measurements tools this study expatiates the social, cultural, economic, environmental and other factors which touching the sustainability of Rajshahi and also provide recommendations about the required steps that needs to be taken into account to palliate and to manage the drawbacks of tourism to make Rajshahi as a sustainable tourism destination. Besides it reveals the relationship between tourism development and poverty alleviation in Bangladesh. The study also suggested few ways by which existing tourism can be promoted and well developed in Bangladesh thereby ensuring sustainable tourism development (STD) and economic growth.   

scholarly journals Tourism Object Development in Samosir Regency, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Kariaman Sinaga ◽  
Suwardi Lubis ◽  
Marlon Sihombing ◽  
Ritha F Dalimunthe
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Policies

Potential tourism objects in an area, especially Samosir Regency, are very diverse, including natural beauty, history, culture that has its own charm. The tourism sector is one of the strategic sectors and the mainstay in Samosir Regency as a locomotive driving the improvement of the community's economy which contributes to the region's original income (PAD). The development of tourism objects in Samosir Regency is adjusted to the potentials of each community-based tourism object. The development of this tourism object is also stipulated by the Decree of the Samosir Regent Number 474 of 2017 concerning the Determination of Criteria and Classification of Tourism Objects in Samosir Regency which is carried out through the pattern of tourism development in ways or methods of work in optimizing the potential possessed. Criteria for tourism objects that have been regulated in tourism development policies can be used as a measure to develop tourism objects in Samosir Regency.

scholarly journals Identifying A Sustainable Tourism Development Model for The Amungme Tribe Community at Mimika Regency Papua Province

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-163
Author(s):  
Teddy Tandaju ◽  
Steven Y. Kawatak ◽  
Mesak Kadepa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Depth Interviews

Amungme Tribe, residing in Mimika Regency, has important roles in developing the Papua Province’s tourism sector. Up to now, this tribe has experienced various obstacles in developing its community and region. Authors conducted a qualitative-based method research to find strategies to elevate this tribe to have competitive advantages to increase its prosperity. In this research, surveys and in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders were conducted in Timika City to generate effective strategies. Authors have designed a comprehensive approach, namely Amungme-Based Sustainable Tourism (ABST), which focuses on the development of 4Rs: Revitalization, Reconstruction, Remuneration, and Reconciliation. Through effective and efficient applications of 4Rs, it is expected that there will be great changes for Amungme Tribe and the community of Mimika Regency.

THE SECREET GARDEN VILLAGE IS APPLYING “TRI HITA KARANA COCEPT” TO MAINTAIN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 485
Author(s):  
Rai Sukmawati
Keyword(s):  
Direct Observation ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Social Benefit ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The World ◽  
The Secret Garden

In accordance with future tourism, there will be a movement from mass tourism to quality tourism. As a sequence, all sectors which take part in tourism development should develop quality tourism. (Suja, Ketut. 2015:1). A quality tourism means a tourism sector which is applying Tri Hita Karana (THK). THK is as a weapon to maintain sustainable tourism. By applying the THK the world Bali could be saved from destroy, to save nature, the ecology of Bali, economy and social benefit. (Ardika, I Gede. 2015,X1). This research is aimed to know the activities of The Secret Garden Village, if he applies the THK concept to maintain sustainable tourism ?. Data of this research was collected by using direct observation, depth interview and documentation. The data is obtained from informants who know well about the object of research such as : Mr. Billy Hartono Salim, the owner of Secret Garden Village, Mr. Putu Gede Arista DityaPradana, the operation Manager of Black Eye Coffee, Mr. Andra Martin, the Architech of building design. After that, the data was analyzed descriptively. The result of the research showed that the activities of all staff of Secret Garden Village was applying “Tri Hita Karana” (THK) concept to maintain sustainable tourism. 

Entrepreneurial Eco-Systems for Sustainable Community-Based Tourism Development in Albania

2021 ◽  
pp. 109-137
Author(s):  
Aida Ciro ◽  
Merita Toska
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Local Initiatives

The tourism sector in Albania has been upheld as a government development priority and a promising window for overall local economic development. Although these ambitions have started to shape the governance of the sector, the inherent challenges on a governance level have meant that most of the tourism development on a local level is being led by local initiatives and the private sector service providers. These initiatives are often fueled by entrepreneurial drive and are sustained by a network of local community actors, giving rise to applied models of sustainable tourism development, as shown by numerous agritourist enterprises emerging across Albania. Through a case study approach, this chapter will focus on the role entrepreneurial eco-systems rooted in local communities can play in the development of sustainable tourism models in Albania.

scholarly journals Sustainable Tourism and the Grand Challenge of Climate Change

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1966
Author(s):  
Daniel Scott
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Grand Challenge ◽  
Knowledge Mobilization ◽  
Investment Planning ◽  
Tourism Sector

Global climate change represents a grand challenge for society, one that is increasingly influencing tourism sector investment, planning, operations, and demand. The paper provides an overview of the core challenges climate change poses to sustainable tourism, key knowledge gaps, and the state of preparedness in the tourism sector. As we begin what is widely considered a decisive climate decade, low sectoral preparedness should be highly disconcerting for the tourism community. Put bluntly, what we have done for the past 30 years has not prepared the sector for the next 30 years of accelerating climate change impacts and the transformation to a decarbonized global economy. The transition from two decades of awareness raising and ambition setting to a decade of determined collective response has massive knowledge requirements and necessitates broad sectoral commitments to: (1) improved communications and knowledge mobilization, (2) increased research capacity and interdisciplinary collaboration, and (3) strategic policy and planning engagement. We in the tourism and sustainability communities must answer this clarion call to shape the future of tourism in a decarbonized and post +3 °C world, for there can be no sustainable tourism if we fail on climate change.

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