Overview
In today's world, where the implications of climate change and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly evident, the tourism industry faces a pressing need to address its environmental footprint. Additionally, the rapid growth of tourism in many regions has raised concerns about cultural authenticity and community welfare. Sustainable Tourism, Part A: Balancing Conservation and Progress in a Dynamic Industry aims to provide a comprehensive resource that equips stakeholders in the tourism industry with knowledge and insights to foster sustainable practices. Bringing together diverse perspectives, including those of destination managers, policymakers, tour operators, local communities, and travellers Sustainable Tourism fosters a collective understanding of sustainability in tourism and inspires a shared commitment towards responsible tourism practices. The ultimate goal of Sustainable Tourism is to empower the industry to achieve a harmonious balance between conservation and progress, ultimately forging a responsible and resilient tourism sector that caters not only to contemporary travellers but also safeguards the well-being of future generations.
Full Product Details
Author: Disha Sharma (Amity University Chhattisgarh, India) ,
Hamid Abdullah (Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, India) ,
Pramendra Singh (Lovely Professional University, India)
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.499kg
ISBN: 9781837979806
ISBN 10: 1837979804
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 14 October 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Author Information
Dr. Disha Sharma, a Finance and Tax Faculty at Amity Business School, Amity University Chhattisgarh, currently serves as an Assistant Professor. She holds qualifications in UGC-NET & SET and has earned master's degrees in three subjects, along with completing her Ph.D. With eight years of teaching experience, Dr. Sharma has made significant contributions to academia, publishing numerous papers in Scopus and peer-reviewed journals, as well as writing various book chapters in International and Scopus-indexed publications. Additionally, she has authored three books with reputable publishers. Dr. Sharma has also served as a Co-Principal Investigator in an ICSSR Project and as a Principal Director in a project under UNICEF. She is a lifetime member of both the Indian Commerce Association and the Indian Accounting Association. Dr. Hamid Abdullah, an esteemed academician and industry veteran, brings over 15 years of experience to his role as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Hotel Management and Hospitality at Atal Bihari Vajpayee University Bilaspur. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Bundelkhand University, along with an MBA specializing in HR & Marketing from The Business School, University of Jammu, and an MTM from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar. Dr. Abdullah's academic prowess extends to his qualification in UGC NET JRF in Tourism Administration and Management. He is an active contributor to academia, having participated in numerous national and international conferences and published research papers in esteemed journals and book chapters. Dr. Pramendra Singh is currently working as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Tourism & Airlines, at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. He has also earned three master's degrees, two in Tourism & Travel Management and another in History. He has more than ten years of teaching and research experience. He has in his credit more than twenty research papers and book chapters published by publishers of international repute. He has also been editor of some books published by publishers of international repute. His research interests include heritage tourism, cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, tourism education, tourism, and technology.
