Cultural, Gastronomy, and Adventure Tourism Development -

Cultural, Gastronomy, and Adventure Tourism Development

Buch | Softcover
407 Seiten
2024
Business Science Reference (Verlag)
979-8-3693-4559-7 (ISBN)
239,95 inkl. MwSt
In the industry of global tourism, a pressing issue surfaces—the need to comprehend the transformative convergence of cultural exploration, gastronomic wonders, and adventurous escapades. As the world undergoes a shift in how travelers engage with diverse destinations, scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts are confronted with a profound challenge. It is in this pivotal moment that this book serves as a resource to explore the challenges and opportunities within Cultural, Gastronomy, and Adventure Tourism Development . The complexities of this issue beg scholarly investigation, urging us to unravel the intricacies that define the future of tourism. This book dissects the intricate connections between cultural heritage, culinary traditions, and the thrill of adventure within the tourism landscape. With the objective is to unravel the symbiotic relationships between these elements, it showcases how they harmonize to craft unforgettable and enriching travel experiences. Including the work of scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts, which all contribute to the diverse insights included within its pages that delve into the dynamic interplay between cultural immersion, gastronomic exploration, and adventurous pursuits. Through rigorous examination, we aim to shed light on the profound impact these elements have on shaping tourism development globally. This book is ideal for scholars, researchers, academics, and practitioners in tourism studies, cultural heritage, gastronomy, and adventure tourism. The book's relevance also extends to professionals in the tourism industry, policymakers, and individuals intrigued by the intersections of culture, cuisine, and adventure experiences. With an interdisciplinary approach, it finds resonance in anthropology, sociology, geography, hospitality, and environmental studies. Explore a diverse range of topics, including cultural immersion, tourism sustainability, gastronomic tourism, adventure tourism, environmental conservation, cultural festivals, creative tourism, community development, risk management, urban tourism, technology's impact on tourism, and sustainable practices in cultural and gastronomy tourism.

Rui Alexandre Castanho holds an international Ph.D. on sustainable planning in borderlands. Nowadays, he is a vice-dean for sustainable development at the WSB University, Poland, and a visiting professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also an European Climate Pact Ambassador. Besides that, he completed a post-doc researcher on the GREAT Project, University of Azores, Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Furthermore, he collaborates with the ECIDES research group - University International of La Rioja (UNIR), Spain; vice-coordinator of VALORIZA - research center for the enhancement of endogenous resources, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (IPP), Portugal; CITUR - Madeira - Centre for Tourism Research, development and innovation, Madeira, Portugal (Researcher); and AQUAGEO research group - University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Moreover, he has graduated in green spaces engineering and agricultural engineering and holds a master’s degree in planning, audit, and control in urban green spaces. He is also the author and/or editor of 20 books, more than a 130 indexed peer review papers, 90 indexed book chapters, 90 conference papers, and made several presentations worldwide academic events as keynote speaker. Also, he was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa title in Lima-Peru by (UPCI). Mara José Sousa Franco has a Ph.D. in Management and Business Studies - Branch of Marketing and Strategy, from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Madeira. She is the President of the Higher School in Management and Technologies of the University of Madeira and the Coordinator of the Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation of Madeira. She has interest in the marketing and strategy research fields with application to the tourism sector.

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Advances in Hospitality, Tourism, and the Services Industry
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 279 mm
Themenwelt Wirtschaft
ISBN-13 979-8-3693-4559-7 / 9798369345597
Zustand Neuware
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