| Description |
xvi, 122 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to networks for innovation in sustainable tourism -- 2. Scandic hotels : embracing Omtanke - 'caring for each other' -- 3. Ecocean : conservation through technological innovation -- 4. Xanterra LLC : networking for the[ir] future -- 5. The Diablo Trust : planning sustainable land use -- 6. Tasting Arizona : sustainable food networks -- 7. EDDA : facilitating innovation among Danish attractions -- 8. Brenu Beach Resort : innovation for financial independence -- 9. Asian German sports exchange programme -- 10. The sustainable tourism laboratory -- 11. Wenhai Ecolodge -- 12. Cross-case analysis : new insights into innovation -- 13. Learning from case studies |
| Summary |
Innovation is key to responding to the future challenges that confront all sectors of society and the economy. Within tourism there are numerous corporations and destinations around the world that are responding to the challenges posed by ecological, social, cultural and economic forces and making the transformation toward sustainability through innovation |
| Analysis |
Australian |
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Environmental studies (Australia) |
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Tourism industry (Australia) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Tertiary/Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Subject |
Ecotourism -- Case studies.
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Environmental studies (Australia)
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Human ecology -- Study and teaching.
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Information networks.
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Sustainable tourism -- Technological innovations.
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Tourism industry (Australia)
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Tourism -- Environmental aspects -- Australia.
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Tourism -- Australia.
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Tourism.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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| Author |
Carlsen, Jack, editor of compilation
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Edwards, Deborah, editor of compilation
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Liburd, Janne J., editor of compilation
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| ISBN |
073461151X (paperback) |
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9780734611512 (paperback) |
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