Destination Competitiveness, the Environment and Sustainability

Download or read book Destination Competitiveness, the Environment and Sustainability written by Metin Kozak and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Destination competitiveness and sustainability are important issues for many stakeholders within the tourism industry. Maintaining competitiveness is pivotal for the future of a tourism destination; environmental issues affect oopportunities and performance; and sustainability is now at the forefront of any destination management policy with long-term aspirations. In recent years, destinations have faced many challenges with respect to maintaining sustainability; they must be cleaner, greener and safer in order to preserve the quality of life of holidaymakers and local residents. Reviewing the latest research on the topic, this book uses global case studies to provide a perspective of the challenges and solutions arising in the management of tourism destinations worldwide. Presenting an interdisciplinary approach and including contributions from economists, geographers, managers and marketing professionals, this book forms an invaluable resource for researchers in tourism, destination management and tourism economics"--Back cover.