Description
The tourism industry faces a critical challenge: balancing its economic benefits with the growing environmental and social impacts it generates. This delicate equilibrium calls for innovative solutions that drive sustainability while maintaining financial viability. Cases on Innovation and Sustainability in Tourism presents a compelling response to this challenge, offering insightful case studies showcasing successful innovations in sustainable tourism practices.
By highlighting these innovative solutions, the book provides a roadmap for industry stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices without compromising profitability. Through a diverse range of cases, this book demonstrates how emerging technologies, innovative business models, and destination management strategies can contribute to a more sustainable tourism industry. Academics, practitioners, and policymakers will find valuable insights and inspiration within these pages, encouraging them to implement similar initiatives in their organizations and regions.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Alvaro Dias (Ed.)
Álvaro Dias
is Professor of Strategy at ISCTE IUL both in Lisbon, Portugal. He holds two PhD, one in Management and Marketing and another in Tourism. MsC in Strategy, MBA in International Business. Professor Dias has over 26 years of teaching experience. He has had several visiting positions in different countries and institutions including Brazil, Angola, Spain, Poland, and Finland. He regularly teaches in English, Portuguese, and Spanish at undergraduate, master and doctorate levels, as well as in executive programs. Professor Dias has produced extensive research in the field of Tourism and Management, including books, book chapters, papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings, case studies, and working papers.