The future of tourism : innovation and sustainability /: innovation and sustainability. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Eduardo Fayos-Solà, Chris Cooper, editors.
• Editors: Fayos Solá, Eduardo; Cooper, Chris, 1952-
• Contents: Intro; Foreword; Better Predicting World Tourism; Contents; Editors and Contributors; List of Figures; List of Tables; Chapter 1: Introduction: Innovation and the Future of Tourism; 1.1 Innovation and Tourism; 1.2 The Structure of This Book; 1.3 Issues Relating to the Future of Tourism; References; Part I: Tourism Futures and the Technological Facets of Innovation; Chapter 2: Resources: Eco-efficiency, Sustainability and Innovation in Tourism; 2.1 Use of Natural Resources and Eco-efficiency in Tourism; 2.2 Energy Efficiency and the Use of Renewable Energy 2.3 Greenhouse Gases Emissions in Tourism Activities2.4 Eco-innovation and Sustainability in Tourism; 2.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: The Deepening Effects of the Digital Revolution; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 From Newton to the New Technological Paradigm of the Digital Age; 3.3 Major Digital Forces that are Changing the Tourism Industry; 3.3.1 The Internet Continues to Grow; 3.3.2 The Unstoppable Worldwide Growth of Mobile Networks and Smartphones; 3.3.3 The Internet of Things Continues to Grow; 3.3.4 Big Data, the Worldś Most Valuable Resource; 3.3.5 The New Cloud Services 3.3.6 The Smart Wearables3.3.7 Faster Connectivity and More Capacity; 3.3.8 The Spreading of Social Networks; 3.3.9 Artificial Intelligence; 3.4 Effects of the Digital Revolution on the Travellers Cycle; 3.4.1 The Impact of Technology on the Pre-Travel Stage of the Cycle; 3.4.2 The Impact of Technology while Travelling; 3.4.3 The Impact of Technology on the After Travel Stage of the Cycle; 3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Tourism and Economics: Technologically Enabled Transactions; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Paradigm of Globalization; 4.3 The Paradigm of Ecological Economics 4.4 The Paradigm of the Internet Economy4.5 Tourism Scenarios; 4.6 Implications for Public Policy and Destination Management; 4.6.1 Technologically Enabled Transactions and a Regulatory Framework; 4.6.2 Technologically Enabled Transactions and Employment; 4.6.3 Technologically Enabled Transactions and Climate Change; 4.6.4 Balancing Connectivity and Authenticity; 4.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Tourism and Science: Research, Knowledge Dissemination and Innovation; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Tourism, Innovation and Sustainability; 5.3 Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals 5.4 Research, Knowledge and Innovation5.4.1 Wudaliyanchi Biosphere Reserve and Global Geopark (China); 5.4.2 Angkor World Heritage Site (Cambodia); 5.4.3 East Rennell World Heritage Site (Solomon Islands); 5.5 Tourism Research: Some Conclusions and Recommendations; References; Chapter 6: Case Studies in Technological Innovation; 6.1 Astrotourism: No Requiem for Meaningful Travel; 6.1.1 Introduction; 6.1.2 New Resources and Meanings; 6.1.3 Astrotourism Destinations: Policy and Governance; 6.1.4 Conclusion; 6.1.5 Lessons; 6.2 Nearly Zero Energy Hotels; 6.2.1 Introduction
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 910.68/4; Business; Sustainable tourism; Tourism; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography; TRAVEL / Budget; TRAVEL / Hikes & Walks; TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest; TRAVEL / Parks & Campgrounds; Business & Economics -- E-Commerce -- General; Political Science -- Public Policy -- General; Science -- Environmental Science; Computers -- Enterprise Applications -- Business Intelligence Tools; Business & Economics -- Information Management; E-commerce: business aspects; Public administration; Sustainability; Business mathematics & systems; Knowledge management; Management science; Public policy; Sustainable development; Management information systems; Knowledge management; Business & Economics -- Industries -- Hospitality, Travel & Tourism; Service industries; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319899411; 3319899414
• Related ISBNs: 9783319899404; 3319899406
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 29, 2018)
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