Suchergebnisse

The rationale for sustainable development -- Sustainable development and the hospitality industry -- Energy management -- Waste management -- Water management -- Eco-design and facilities development -- Food security -- Agriculture and sourcing -- Sustainable food and beverage management -- Responsible consumer behaviour -- Accessibility in hospitality and tourism -- Corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship -- Responsible marketing and branding -- Environmental management systems, sustainability performance and auditing -- Certification processes and ecolabels -- Investing, financing, performing and decision-making in sustainability -- Internalising externalities and environmental accountability -- Benchmarking, reporting and communicating sustainability

pt. 1. Anthropology of food -- pt. 2. Local food initiatives -- pt. 3. Food movements -- pt. 4. Social pillar/social entrepreneurship -- pt. 5. Food innovation/future -- pt. 6. A sustainable restaurant system -- pt. 7. Culinary tourism -- pt. 8. General issues/world food crisis

It is now widely agreed that the climate is changing, global resources are diminishing and biodiversity is suffering. Developing countries - many of them considered by the World Tourism Organization to be 'Top Emerging Tourism Destinations' (UNWTO, 2009) - are already suffering the full frontal effect of environmental degradation. The challenge for developing countries is a triple-edged sword, how can economic prosperity be achieved without the perpetual depletion of nature's reserves, the destruction of rural habitat and the dislocation of traditional societies? Many emerging nations are looking increasingly to the tourism industry as the motor for economic development, with hospitality businesses at the forefront. This book uses twenty-five case studies to demonstrate how it is possible to create income and stimulate regional socio-economic development by using sustainable hospitality and tourism attractions. These case studies focus on issues such as the protection of indigenous cultures as a source of touristic curiosity; the preservation of the environment and the protection of endangered species - such as the plight of turtles in Sri Lanka or butterflies in Costa Rica to encourage tourism. Some cases cover government supported projects, for example, the green parks venture and regional tourism development in the Philippines, an archaeological park initiative in Honduras and the diversity of nature tourism in St. Vincent. Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism as Motors for Development is designed to give students, academics and practitioners a guide for best practices of sustainable hospitality operations in developing countries. Based on case studies, it provides a road map of how to achieve the goals of sustainability giving benchmark examples. The book not only taps into a contemporary business subject, but aims to provide readers with a

"This foundational textbook investigates the economic, environmental, and social sustainability issues facing the hospitality industry today, and explores ideas, solutions, strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. This updated fourth edition features new content including: Research on nature-based solutions and zero carbon approaches in facilities; technologies for energy; water and waste management; changes in consumer behaviour; and environmental and social impacts of food production A new chapter on employees, diversity, inclusion and well-being in the industry A new chapter on the challenges of operating in the Global South More than 100 international industry case studies and focused info boxes New practical exercises, discussion questions, and research project ideas based on real-life sustainability scenarios Accessible and comprehensive, this book is essential reading for all students as well as current and future managers in the hospitality industry"--