Knowledge Management in Tourism: Policy and Governance Applications

by Eduardo Fayos-Sola, Joao Albino Matos de Silva, Jafar Jafari, Liping Cai

Overview

Sixty years after its birth, contemporary tourism is at crossroads. It has grown to become a key element of economic well-being, but it is threatened and threatening. Its enemies are congestion, destruction of natural and cultural environments, and social unrest. However, it also contributes its fair share to these evils. How can tourism really become a fulcrum for development and sustainability in the 21st century? This is a matter of crucial importance for entrepreneurs, governments, and civil society stakeholders, and Knowledge Management in Tourism: Policy and Governance Applications provides these key players with answers and queries, and above all with the strategic tools to understand and act. Knowledge Management in Tourism: Policy and Governance Applications is an indispensable instrument for everyone interested in the theory and practice of this very important human pursuit: the quest for effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of tourism activities in helping build the future of mankind.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780529806
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication date:	12/11/2012
Series:	Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice , #4
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.60(d)

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. Tourism for Development. Tourism Knowledge Sharing. Regional Tourism Development. Regional Tourism Competitiveness. Knowledge and Development for Tourism. People-First Tourism. Service Encounter-Based. Climate Change, Sustainability, and Tourism. Integrating Sustainability in Policy. Donor Funding and Climate Change. Accrediting Sustainable Event Practice. Tourism Destination Governance. Community Integration. Destination Governance. European Tourism Policy. Governance in the Tourism Practice. Conclusion. References. About the Authors. Subject Index. Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice. Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice. Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice. Copyright page.