Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Fundamentals and Practical Approaches
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-3986-2017-9
Verlag: Kogan Page

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 598 g

This textbook provides students with the theory and practical steps for actioning sustainable strategies in tourism, hospitality and events. Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to sustainability principles to help transform the industry. This book provides a guide on how to implement sustainable practices in hospitality and event venues, ranging from the eradication of plastic packaging and the minimization of food waste, to how to create low-carbon menus and local food sourcing strategies. It explores how concepts such as the circular economy, regenerative hospitality and carbon neutrality can support tourism, hospitality and events businesses to embody sustainable practices in everyday operations. This book looks at the challenges and opportunities that are unique to the industry, and includes real-world examples from Emerald Luxury Cruises, the Michelin Star Pig Restaurant and Hotel, Suffolk's Latitude Festival and the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign. With practical insights from the authors' experiences of working in sustainability and the hospitality and events industry, this book will empower a new generation of professionals to prioritize environmental and social responsibility in their decision-making processes. Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events includes in-text learning features such as learning outcomes, best practice tips from industry leaders and reflective questions to help students apply sustainability theory to practice. It is supported by online resources of PowerPoint slides, videos and additional reflective questions and real-world examples. This textbook is ideal for students taking modules on Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events, and professionals implementing sustainable practices.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lera, Dimitri

Mason, Michel

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen Tourismuswirtschaft, Gastgewerbe
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Eventmanagement
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Hotel und Gastronomie 

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• • Chapter - 01: Introduction to Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events;
  • Chapter - 02: Sustainability in the Global Context;
  • Chapter - 03: Carbon Footprint Reduction;
  • Chapter - 04: Circular Economy;
  • Chapter - 05: Waste Management;
  • Chapter - 06: Food Waste;
  • Chapter - 07: Local Sourcing and Seasonal Menus;
  • Chapter - 08: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;
  • Chapter - 09: Water Conservation and Responsible Water Use;
  • Chapter - 10: Biodiversity and Green Spaces;
  • Chapter - 11: Employee Training and Stakeholder Collaboration;
  • Chapter - 12: Social Sustainability and Community Engagement;
  • Chapter - 13: Measuring Impact and Reporting;
  • Chapter - 14: Greenwashing;
  • Chapter - 15: Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Mason, Michel
Michel Mason is a sustainability educator and academic collaborator who specializes in embedding sustainable practice across higher education. As former Sustainability Engagement Manager at the University of Essex, she led a wide range of initiatives to embed sus¬tainability into teaching, research and staff development.

Lera, Dimitri
Dimitri Lera is a specialist in sustainable tourism, hospitality and events, bringing together over 30 years of international managerial experience with a strong aca¬demic foundation. He was a lecturer in Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Events at the Edge Hotel School, University of Essex, where he focused on embedding sustainability into higher education.

Dimitri Lera is Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality and Events, the Edge Hotel School, University of Essex, UK. He has over thirty years professional experience in managerial roles across the tourism, hospitality and events sector, including as a restaurant manager and hotel manager throughout Europe and the USA. Michel Mason is the Sustainability Engagement Manager and Lecturer at the University of Essex, UK, where she is embeds education for sustainability into teacher-training curricula. She trains Hospitality and Events students at the Edge Hotel School on identifying sustainability challenges in line with Sustainable Development Goals.