ABSTRACT

This book delves into contemporary trends in consumer behaviour and marketing strategies in the field of sustainable tourism. It explores effective promotion methods for sustainable tourism development, emphasizing the involvement of various stakeholders such as communities, local residents, visitors, organizations and governments.

With an international perspective, this interdisciplinary book specifically examines the human aspects of environmental change, covering topics like smart growth; heritage; place identity, place image, and reputation; technology and innovation; life-cycle thinking and circular economy; waste management; ecosystems and global change; transitions to low-carbon economy; etc. The book raises several original research questions about the essential nature of sustainable tourism in the post-pandemic era, aiming to fill knowledge gaps and drive transformative change.

Offering a blend of theoretical insights and practical case studies, this book is valuable for students, researchers and academics in business management, marketing, communication and tourism, as well as for managers and decision-makers.

chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

part 3|82 pages

Exploring sustainable tourism impact and strategies

chapter 8|15 pages

Teaching economic development through projects

A case study of marketing sustainable tourism in Albania

chapter 9|17 pages

Flygskam and its implications for sustainable tourism

A social media analysis of the flight shaming

chapter 10|17 pages

Linking celebrity endorsement and sports apparel

A focus on British customers in sports industry

chapter 11|16 pages

Sustainable tourism as a driver of green infrastructure transformation

Case study of districts in Poland in the years 2010–2020