Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management - by Brooke Hansen (Paperback)

About the Book

Learn how to apply and embed sustainable travel business practices, and report data against global benchmarks such as the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with this new postgraduate textbook.

Book Synopsis

Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management is a practical textbook to understand how travel businesses engage and comply with sustainable business practices including how to measure, monitor and report on sustainability initiatives.

This textbook is ideal for postgraduate students studying sustainable tourism and development to help prepare them for future careers in tourism and hospitality management.

Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management:
- Looks at viable ways travel businesses can implement more sustainable practices
- Provides an overview of the current global certifications for sustainability benchmarking
- Explores best practices and challenges unique to the travel industry
- Includes real-world examples from Marriott, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Ecotourism Australia and the Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii

In-text learning features include learning outcomes, best practice tips from industry leaders and reflective questions, supported by online resources such as PowerPoint lecturer slides.

Review Quotes

"A comprehensive guide to driving sustainability in your organization in a systematic way ... which is the only way! Hansen provides practical guidance such as using standards first for self-guidance to drive real improvement in your business practices rather than just aiming for an external badge."-- "Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)"

"As a director of a Keep America Beautiful Affiliate, I believe that collaborations, education and investment are key components to global sustainability. This book opens the doors to creating sustainable actions towards developing cultural and environmentally friendly destinations. Hansen captures the urgency of action as she offers connections to current practices and future opportunities."-- "Patricia DePlasco, Executive Director, Keep Pinellas Beautiful"

"Hansen has written a much-needed book on sustainability in tourism and hospitality in a clear and practical way. The book is essential for anyone who wants to understand the complexities and challenges of this topic."-- "Dr. Peter Varga, EHL Hospitality Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland"

"Hansen's very pertinent and timely book resonates with the same engaging teaching style that she so effectively employs in her classroom and in leading field studies. Each well-structured chapter simplifies the complex topic of global sustainable tourism, presenting each concept in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner. The book's methodology is solidly grounded in evidence as well as Hansen's extensive experience, offering a firm foundation for students to develop their own understanding as it empowers them to chart their individual pathways and contributions toward a more sustainable future in global tourism for us all."-- "Dr. John D. Buschman, Co-Director, Global Sustainable Tourism Program, and Director, Hospitality at Sea, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Florida International University, USA"

"This book provides a practical and compelling guide for integrating sustainability into the hospitality industry. It combines innovative strategies with real-world examples that inspire meaningful change. It is essential reading for professionals dedicated to promoting responsible and resilient hospitality. Hansen's expertise and insights greatly enhance the value of this work for multiple audiences."-- "Rafael Ibarcena, Corporate Sustainability Manager, McKibbon Hospitality, AHLA Sustainability Committee, DIRSE Asociación Española de Directivos de Sostenibilidad, Spain"

About the Author

Brooke Hansen is the Director of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at the University of South Florida, USA, and founder of the consulting business Regenerative Tourism Solutions. She is an academic affiliate of the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) and is a Fulbright Specialist working on sustainable development and tourism promotion in Serbia. She serves on the Board of Directors for Keep Florida Beautiful. Her research projects focus on virtualization technologies for tourism, sustainable businesses practices, certifications in tourism, regenerative food systems, and promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.