International Handbook of Sustainable Tourism Economy
Theories, Practices and Applications
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International Handbook of Sustainable Tourism Economy is a timely and comprehensive handbook that responds to the growing global demand for sustainable practices in the tourism industry. With increasing awareness of tourism’s environmental and social impacts, this timely volume offers a holistic and multidisciplinary exploration of sustainable tourism, integrating economic theory, environmental stewardship, and social equity. Designed for tourism stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers, it provides practical strategies and actionable insights to support long-term sustainability and resilience in the sector.
A key contribution of the handbook is its emphasis on circular economy principles, including waste management, resource efficiency, and regenerative practices tailored to tourism. It also explores responsible tourism approaches that prioritise community engagement, cultural preservation, and biodiversity conservation. Through case studies and applied frameworks, the contributing authors illustrate how innovation and technology—including emerging areas such as space tourism—can be harnessed ethically to advance sustainability goals. This publication serves as a vital resource for shaping a balanced, inclusive, and future-ready tourism economy.
Section 1. Introduction to the Sustainable Tourism Economy
- Chapter 1. Toda & Yamamoto Causality Analysis between Tourism Arrivals, Health Expenditure, Economic Growth, and CO2 Emissions: Evidence from Poland; Orhan Cengiz and Agnieszka Parlińska
- Chapter 2. Sustainable Tourism from a Strategic Management Perspective; Gülcan Ayral
- Chapter 3. Strategic Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development, Circular Economy and Sustainable Tourism; Sevdiye Kemik Polat and Kübra Nur Uzuntaş
- Chapter 4. Aligning Personalities for Success: The Crucial Role of Employee-Organisation Fit in the Tourism Industry - Case Study Sri Lanka; B. Anne Kanchana M. Mendis
- Section 2. Circular Economy and Sustainable Tourism
- Chapter 5. Paradigms and Practices of Circular Economy in Tourism (2010-2024): A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Literature Review; J.P.R.C. Ranasinghe, P.G.S.S. Pattiyagedara, G.H.V. Harshani, R.M.P.D.K. Rajapaksha, M.M.P.K. Munasingha, and I.S. Narampanawa
- Chapter 6. Empowering Sustainability: The Pivotal Role of Women in Sustainable Tourism; Seray Toksöz
- Chapter 7. Sinamay Ti Biag (Liquid Life): Integration of Value- and Rights-Based Approach on Community-Based Agrifood Tourism - The Case of Barangay Bacsil South, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines; John Nelson S. Guntan, Alexandra Maxine E. Lacorte, Garl Adrianne A. Mabilin, Allyana Francesca D. Madamba, Frederique Coleen L. Oliva, Maria Carren M. Santos, Jame Monren T. Mercado, and Jane G. Devanadera
- Chapter 8. Value Chains and Circular Tourism Economy; Ahmet Tuğrul Tuğer
- Chapter 9. Combating Obstacles to GDP Contribution through Nautical Tourism: A Case Study; Sujeewa Polgampala
- Section 3. Innovation, Technology and Sustainability of Tourism
- Chapter 10. Revolutionizing Sustainable Tourism through Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Geospatial Technologies; Nayanajith J., T.M.S.P.K. Thennakoon, A.W.G.N.M. Abeyrathna, and K.D.P.P. Jayasinghe
- Chapter 11. Big Data and Data-Driven Information for Sustainable Tourism; Ayşe Asiltürk
- Section 4. Integration And Networking for Sustainable Tourism
- Chapter 12. Integrating Digital Innovation and Global Collaboration for Economic Sustainability in Cultural Heritage Tourism; Yuqiao Liu and Nagathisen Katahenggam
- Chapter 13. Dimension of Stakeholder Contributions for Sustainable Tourism; Ulker Can
- Chapter 14. Human Resources Development for Sustainable Tourism; Gülbeniz Akduman and Zeynep Hatipoğlu
- Chapter 15. Managing Local Resources for Sustainable Tourism; Hera Oktadiana, Triana Rosalina Dewi, Devita Gantina, and Novita Widyastuti Sugeng
- Chapter 16. Advocating Sustainable Tourism Through Cultural and Heritage Photography; Anukrati Sharma, Shruti Arora, and Sidar Atalay Şimşek
- Section 5. Future of Sustainable Tourism Economy
- Chapter 17. Emergence of Constructed Environment for Sustainable Tourism: A Strategic Conceptual Framework for Research; A S Sochipem Zimik, Arup Barman, and Santosh Kumar Ranjan
- Chapter 18. The Role of Language and Women in The Sustainable Tourism Economy: A Pragmalinguistic Contribution; Tahir Balcı
- Chapter 19. Urban And Wellness Tourism Development Using the Public Open Spaces in Colombo Region; A GIS-Based Assessment; J.K.T Nethmini and U.T.G Perera
- Chapter 20. The Economic and Cultural Impacts of Alternative Tourism: Travel Trends in the Context of Literature and Language; Mehmet Veysi Babayiğit and Umut Balci
- Chapter 21. Pukpok Na Nga Ba Sa Limot?: Assessing the Heritage Significance and Safeguarding Culture on The Traditional Craftsmanship of Paete, Laguna, Philippines; Marygrace A. Ac-ac and Jame Monren T. Mercado
- Chapter 22. The Transformation of Tourism: An Evaluation from a Sustainability Perspective; Sidar Atalay Şimşek
Suranga Silva is Professor of Tourism Economics at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Anukrati Sharma is Professor in the Department of Commerce and Management at the University of Kota, India.
Sidar Atalay Şimşek is a Doctor of the Faculty of Economics at the Batman University, Turkey.
Puwanendram Gayathri is a Lecturer in Tourism and Chinese Language at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.