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Experiences, Advantages, and Economic Dimensions of Pilgrimage Routes
Pilgrimage routes face challenges such as fragmented experiences, inadequate infrastructure, and limited knowledge, hindering their full potential and economic benefits. Esteemed academic scholars Vítor João Pereira Domingues Martinho, João Augusto Guerra da Rocha Nunes, Maria Jesus Pato, and Liliana Castilho offer a compelling solution in their book, Experiences, Advantages, and Economic Dimensions of Pilgrimage Routes. Through meticulous research, the book provides valuable insights to enhance the pilgrimage experience and unlock the economic potential of these routes. It presents alternative paths to harmonize pilgrims' journeys and addresses the issue of fragmented experiences. This e...
Innovative Technologies for Increasing Service Productivity
Service organizations are grappling with unprecedented challenges in maintaining and enhancing productivity. As the landscape evolves, traditional approaches to service operations become obsolete, necessitating a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics at play. Innovative Technologies for Increasing Service Productivity delves into this urgent issue, offering a comprehensive exploration of the trends and challenges confronting service industries. The book sheds light on the impact of digital transformation, emerging technologies, and disruptive business models, serving as a guide for navigating the complexities of service productivity in an ever-changing environment. As a groundbreaking...
Career Pathways and Professional Identities for Front-Line Workers in the Service Industries
The reverberations of an unparalleled labor shortage echo through service-based industries, leaving the hospitality, tourism, and food and beverage sectors grappling with a critical challenge. The fallout from the 2020-2021 global health crisis has laid bare a systemic flaw: the absence of sustainable career pathways for front-line workers. From airlines to cruise ships, theme parks to restaurants, and bars, the shortage of front-line workers has reached a critical level, preventing organizations from operating at full capacity even as public health restrictions are lifted. This crisis stems not only from the economic aftermath of the pandemic but also from the longstanding neglect within th...
Utilizing Smart Technology and AI in Hybrid Tourism and Hospitality
In an era where technology and hospitality converge, the models of travel and lodging are undergoing a transformative shift known as hybrid hospitality. As modern travelers' expectations evolve and digital transformation becomes a cornerstone across industries, the infusion of technology into hospitality is not merely an option but an imperative. A comprehensive resource is needed to explore the compelling forces driving the demand for enhanced technological capabilities within hybrid hospitality, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence (AI). Utilizing Smart Technology and AI in Hybrid Tourism and Hospitality delves into various themes integral to this investigation, from delivering personalized experiences to ensuring productivity and security in global hospitality. It directs attention to the infinite business opportunities unfolding worldwide and technology's profound impact on the tourism sector. Embark on a journey through the pages of this comprehensive guide to understand why the seamless integration of technology is preferable and an essential foundation for elevating guest satisfaction and reshaping the global hospitality.
Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts: Himalayan Region and Beyond
The Himalayas, with their grandeur and cultural richness, magnetize global travelers searching for an escape from the ordinary. However, behind this allure lies an ecological responsibility and sustainability imperative. Many involved with the tourism industry in mountainous regions have been confronting the stark realities of tourism's impact on these delicate ecosystems. There is an urgency to address the challenges posed by climate change, all while safeguarding the indigenous traditions that define the Himalayas. Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts: Himalayan Region and Beyond unravels the intricate connections between tourism development and its far-reaching implications. This compr...
Supporting Environmental Stability Through Ecotourism
Leisure travel is more widespread and accessible than ever before, but the world faces the growing problem of its unintended consequences. The desire to explore the globe has led to an increase in tourism, with billions of individuals traveling to various destinations, fueling economic growth and infrastructure development. However, it has brought forth many challenges that demand our attention, including the unsustainable consumption of energy, environmental degradation, climate change, and the excessive cost of maintaining tourist hotspots. The high influx of visitors to many destinations has left more than just a negative imprint upon nature, it has also disrupted the daily lives and live...
Shifts in Knowledge Sharing and Creativity for Business Tourism
In the contemporary landscape, the significance of business tourism has surged, drawing substantial attention from researchers in the realms of social and management sciences. Defined as an individual's travel outside their local town for business opportunities, transactions, enjoyment, and learning, business tourism has undergone notable shifts, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The book titled Shifts in Knowledge Sharing and Creativity for Business Tourism emerges as a solution to unravel the positive and negative impacts of the pandemic on business traveling, specifically addressing changes in the frequency of business tourism and its effects on employee learning and knowle...
Service Innovations in Tourism: Metaverse, Immersive Technologies, and Digital Twin
There is a serious issue affecting the tourism sector right now. Traditional service models and approaches are no longer sufficient to meet the evolving needs and expectations of travelers in a world characterized by unpredictability and rapid change. The demand for immersive and unique experiences has pushed this industry to explore innovative solutions. The challenge serves as the backdrop for the book, Service Innovations in Tourism: Metaverse, Immersive Technologies, and Digital Twin. In response to the industry's changing demands, this book offers a visionary solution. It presents a thorough exploration of service innovations in tourism, focusing on the transformative potential of the metaverse, digital twins, and immersive technologies. These cutting-edge innovations are reshaping the tourism landscape, offering travelers exciting new ways to choose accommodations, plan trips, and engage in events. This book goes beyond theoretical exploration into practical guidance that gives academic scholars, practitioners, students, and industry professionals the skills and insights they need to navigate and thrive in this quickly evolving field.
Promoting Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Community Development
Against the backdrop of a world increasingly concerned with the health of the planet, the promotion of sustainable culinary tourism takes on heightened importance. It provides a unique opportunity to engage tourists and locals in a collaborative effort to preserve and celebrate the diverse gastronomic heritage of the world. Food has transcended its role as mere sustenance to become a universal language, effortlessly bridging national divides, linguistic complexities, and cultural distinctions. Promoting Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism and Community Development is an exploration of the dynamic relationship between gastronomy, tourism, and community growth. In a world where cultural intersectio...
Economics of Tourism in Portugal
This Brief discusses impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Portuguese tourism sector. Taking into account real-world conditions and the importance of the tourism sector for the Portuguese economy, this book highlights the economic contexts of tourism in Portugal at the regional and municipal levels, discussing pre-pandemic economic frameworks and projecting potential implications for the future. Using data provided by Statistics Portugal, the Brief performs econometric analysis on three cases: new paradigms for overnight stays and guests, changes in tourism revenues and prospective alternatives, and a comparison of effects on changes in number of guests and overnight stays at the regional level. Providing cutting edge analysis of a dynamic global situation, this Brief will be useful for researchers interested in tourism economics and European economics as well as policymakers and industry professionals.
