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"With the asymmetric impact of the coronavirus on international trade and the methods of entry into foreign markets, together with the future prospects of global trade in an era of globalization, this book addresses topics on the field of International business and internationalization."

La localización de las industrias en general y las empresas en particular ha sido un tema de gran importancia en economía desde el trabajo seminal de Alfred Marshall (1890; 1920) quien, mediante la observación, se dedicó a analizar por qué las empresas se co-localizan en lugares particulares. Además, en las últimas décadas se ha producido un aumento en el número de estudios empíricos que investigan las fuerzas motrices detrás de las decisiones de localización de las empresas industriales (Arauzo-Carod et al., 2010). Por otro lado, un tema candente es el que se dedica al estudio de las industrias creativas y ello ha motivado el estudio de su localización. El término "industrias creativas" es una categoría todavía reciente en el discurso político, académico e industrial (Cunningham, 2002), sin embargo, está emergiendo claramente un importante debate sobre el papel de la creatividad y la cultura como factores determinantes para el desarrollo económico local (Power y Scott, 2004; Ginsburgh y Throsby, 2006). En este trabajo abordamos estos temas desde una perspectiva de las economías de aglomeración aplicando un análisis comparativo al caso de España y Reino Unido. ; The location of industries in general and firms has been a subject of great importance in economics since the seminal work of Alfred Marshall (1890; 1920) who, through observation, devoted himself to analysing why companies are co-located in particular places. In addition, in the last decades there has been an increase in the number of empirical studies that investigate the driving forces behind the locational decisions of industrial firms (Arauzo-Carod et al., 2010). On the other hand, a burning issue is the one that is dedicated to the study of the creative industries and this has motivated the study of its location. The term "creative industries" is still a recent category in political, academic, and industrial discourse (Cunningham, 2002), but a major debate is clearly emerging about the role of creativity and culture as determinants of local economic development (Power and Scott, 2004; Ginsburgh and Throsby, 2006). In this work we approach these issues from a perspective of agglomeration economies applying a comparative analysis to the case of Spain and the United Kingdom.

"The book aims to serve as a guide for study, reflection and critique in order to understand sustainability in the wine industry in its triple aspect (economic, social and environmental). The book sheds light on the new trends and challenges of the wine industry, making it a must-read for academics and managers who want to deepen their knowledge of the wine industry, as well as its link with sustainability. The book, therefore, could become a work of reflection in the field of wine business, as it addresses its renewal and future directions"--

PurposeThis research focuses on analyzing the impact of Green Intellectual Capital (GIC) on the Environmental Performance (EP) of Spanish wineries, as well as the mediating effect of Green Ambidexterity Innovation (GAI) on the main relationship posed (GIC–EP), and the moderating effect of Top Management Environmental Awareness (TMEA) on the GAI–EP link. In addition, age, size and size and membership in a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) to increase the accuracy of the cause–effect relationships examined.Design/methodology/approachThe study proposes a conceptual model based on previous studies, which is tested using structural equations (PLS-SEM) with data collected from 196 Spanish wineries between September 2022 and January 2023.FindingsThe results of the research reveal the existence of a positive and significant relationship between the development of GIC and EP of Spanish wineries, as well as the partial mediation of GAI in this link and the positive moderation of TMEA in the GAI–EP relationship.Originality/valueThe originality of the study is explained by several factors. First, the study pioneered the exploration of TMEA as a moderator of the relationship between GAI and EP, allowing such analysis to improve understanding of the dynamic interaction between innovation and environmental management. Second, to the best of the authors' knowledge, there are no preceding studies that have previously proposed the theoretical model presented in this research, thus providing new scientific knowledge on the intellectual capital field. Third, the contextualization of the study in the wine sector, traditionally perceived as little knowledge-intensive, contributes significantly to the existing body of scientific knowledge on the environmental management of wineries, given that it allows the identification of the catalysing variables of EP in the Spanish wine context.

Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Wine tourism, innovation and sustainable winegrowing in cool climate regions: a longitudinal international comparative analysis Tim Baird, Michael Hall, Pavel Castka and Haywantee Ramkissoon -- Part II: Economic impact of wine tourism -- Chapter 2. Economic structure and geographic scope of Spanish wine routes Luis A. Millan-Tudela, Bartolomé Marco-Lajara, Javier Martínez-Falcó and Eduardo Sánchez-García -- Chapter 3. Developing Sustainable Tourism in Tanzania: Perspective from Wine Stakeholders Galinoma Gahele Lubawa and Evans S. Osabuohien -- Chapter 4. Spain's Wine Tourism: Evaluating the Economic Contributions of Wineries and Museums Javier Martínez-Falcó, Bartolomé Marco-Lajara, Eduardo Sánchez-García and Luis A. Millán-Tudela -- Part III: Environmental impact of wine tourism -- Chapter 5. Sustainable Wine Tourism: Best Practices Dhruv Kishore Bole -- Chapter 6. Wine Tourism, The Business of Wine and the Impact of the Environment and Sustainability Donna Lee Rosen and Doris Miculan Bradley -- Chapter 7. Discovering Enocotourism in Ribera del Duero Appellation: A New Concept Combining Wine Tourism and Ecotourism for a Unique Experience Rosana Fuentes Fernández, María del Carmen González-Velasco and Marcos González-Fernández -- Part IV: Social-cultural impact of wine tourism -- Chapter 8. Exploring the intersection between Geographical Indications and Sustainable Wine Tourism: the case of le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene Francesca Checchinato, Cinzia Colapinto, Vladi Finotto, Christine Mauracher and Chiara Rinaldi -- Chapter 9. Wine tourism in the province of Alicante (Spain). Revitalisation of wine heritage as a strategy for tourism diversification and differentiation in mature tourist destinations Rosario Navalón-García -- Part V: Epilogue -- Chapter 10. The impact of wine tourism on the economic, social and environmental outcomes of Spanish wineries: An exploration via structural equation modelling Javier Martínez-Falcó, Bartolomé Marco-Lajara, Eduardo Sánchez-García and Luis A. Millán-Tudela.

"Crafting a sustainable future through education and sustainable development" serves as a comprehensive study guide, offering critical reflections and constructive critiques. It covers an array of relevant topics, ranging from artificial intelligence and big data to gender equality, game-based learning, and socio-technological innovation. By examining concepts like knowledge management, problem-solving skills, and innovative abilities, the book provides a robust foundation for understanding the intricate connections between education and sustainability"--

El objetivo principal del presente trabajo es determinar cuáles son los principales factores que influyen en la generación, difusión y aprovechamiento efectivo del conocimiento externo y el desarrollo de innovaciones por parte de las organizaciones en el contexto de un clúster. Para alcanzar este fin, se localizan los treinta trabajos más citados en esta área de estudio en la base de datos Web of Science (WOS). Tras ello, se analizan en profundidad y se clasifican en función de su perspectiva de análisis y objetivo principal para, a continuación, analizar conjuntamente las conclusiones establecidas en cada uno de los bloques de trabajos. Los resultados obtenidos permiten confirmar la existencia de cierto consenso al valorar el conocimiento como un activo esencial para el desempeño innovador y empresarial, así como para el desarrollo socioeconómico de las regiones. Además, se exponen los principales factores que afectan al grado de aprovechamiento del conocimiento procedente del entorno y el desempeño innovador en el contexto de un clúster, identificados a partir de la revisión realizada. En base a estos resultados, se concluye que la efectividad con que las organizaciones explotan el conocimiento externo y desarrollan innovaciones depende de una serie de características, tanto internas a las empresas como pertenecientes al entorno en el cual estas se localizan.

En la actualidad, el enoturismo es una de las modalidades turísticas más importantes y prometedoras al estar vinculada con los nuevos patrones de consumo de los turistas basados en la importancia de la experiencia, así como en una menor duración y una mayor frecuencia en el número de visitas. Esta tipología de turismo favorece el desarrollo territorial de las regiones vinícolas, permitiendo promocionar la gastronomía del territorio, proteger el patrimonio tangible e intangible y generar riqueza económica en el territorio. Por lo tanto, dada la reconocida capacidad de dicha actividad para mejorar el entorno en el que operan las bodegas, a través del presente estudio se propone la existencia de un vínculo positivo entre dicha modalidad turística y la consecución de los ODS aprobados en el seno de las Naciones Unidas en 2015, dentro de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible. Para llevar a cabo esta tarea se hace uso del método del caso. Los resultados obtenidos ponen de manifiesto que el enoturismo cataliza la consecución de los ODS 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, siendo una actividad estratégica para mejorar la sostenibilidad de las bodegas en su triple dimensión: económica, social y medioambiental.