Fundamentals of Sustainable Tourism - by Jonathon Day

About the Book

Learn the key concepts, theories and practices for building a more sustainable system of tourism in this practitioner-informed introductory-level textbook for undergraduates.

Book Synopsis

This undergraduate textbook is an easy-to-understand introduction to sustainability in tourism.

Fundamentals of Sustainable Tourism is ideal for undergraduates studying Tourism and Hospitality Management. Structured into five parts, this textbook looks at:
- What sustainability in tourism is and key definitions
- Managing destinations to ensure local communities benefit from tourism
- How travel businesses need to consider people, planet and profit
- What responsible travel means for tourist behavior
- The future of tourism, including the opportunities and challenges posed by climate change, AI and the possibilities of space travel

With in-text learning features such as learning objectives, reflective questions and interviews with leading sustainable tourism practitioners, this textbook prepares students to engage with these critical issues in their future careers. Real-world examples are included from travel businesses, non-for-profit organizations and global destinations, including UN Tourism, Travelyst, Los Angeles, Slovenia and Palau. Additional online resources include PowerPoint lecturer slides, videos and test banks.

About the Author

Jonathon Day is Associate Professor at White Lodging-J. W. Marriott Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University, Indiana, USA, where he is also the lead investigator for the Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Travel lab (STARTlab). He has over 25 years' experience in tourism management and chairs the Travel with Care Initiative (travelwithcare.org), a network of academic and marketing organizations promoting responsible travel.