Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism ThemesTable of Contents for Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes. List of articles from the current issue, including Just Accepted (EarlyCite)https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1755-4217/vol/15/iss/6?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism ThemesEmerald Publishing LimitedWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism ThemesWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themeshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/proxy/containerImg?link=/resource/publication/journal/4f5ca021e314d05af3464c71a75e7215/urn:emeraldgroup.com:asset:id:binary:whatt.cover.jpghttps://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1755-4217/vol/15/iss/6?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThemed editorial: Global trends – re-thinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet?https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-182/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThemed editorial: Global trends – re-thinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet?Themed editorial: Global trends – re-thinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet?
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Themed editorial: Global trends – re-thinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet?10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-182Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-11-17© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedRichard E. TeareWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-11-1710.1108/WHATT-12-2023-182https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-182/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Rethinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet?https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0121/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestIn this article, the authors introduce the strategic question and demonstrate its relevance to society and for organizations. They also profile the articles selected for the annual global trends issue and explain how they illustrate the various angles on how tourism is impacting people and the planet. The authors draw on a review of their previous research and other available information and on the articles selected to identify how tourism is impacting people and the planet. A brief explanation of the positions and proposals presented by the global trends issue authors as well as their key contributions is also presented. From the analysis undertaken by the authors, it is clear that there is a need to rethink tourism in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is even more important as the tourism industry has already recovered to 2019 levels (pre-pandemic performance) and is expected to break new records by the end of 2023. As the authors reach this milestone, the choice now is either to continue to follow the traditional pre-pandemic model of tourism development and growth or to take the opportunity to rethink where the tourism industry is heading and how it will impact people and the planet. The authors advocate for the second option, supported by research undertaken by the authors in recent years that clearly shows the favourable impact of tourism and why it must be treated and developed with society in mind. This involves use of resources in a sustainable way and distributing the outcomes among all those involved in the process. In this introductory article, the authors contextualize the strategic question and demonstrate its relevance to society and for organizations. They also analyze the context of growth that the tourism industry has gone through since the end of 2022 and highlight the perspectives offered by a team of experts invited to reflect on the theme underlying the strategic question.Rethinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet?
Jorge Costa, Mónica Montenegro, João Gomes
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.595-601

In this article, the authors introduce the strategic question and demonstrate its relevance to society and for organizations. They also profile the articles selected for the annual global trends issue and explain how they illustrate the various angles on how tourism is impacting people and the planet.

The authors draw on a review of their previous research and other available information and on the articles selected to identify how tourism is impacting people and the planet. A brief explanation of the positions and proposals presented by the global trends issue authors as well as their key contributions is also presented.

From the analysis undertaken by the authors, it is clear that there is a need to rethink tourism in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is even more important as the tourism industry has already recovered to 2019 levels (pre-pandemic performance) and is expected to break new records by the end of 2023. As the authors reach this milestone, the choice now is either to continue to follow the traditional pre-pandemic model of tourism development and growth or to take the opportunity to rethink where the tourism industry is heading and how it will impact people and the planet. The authors advocate for the second option, supported by research undertaken by the authors in recent years that clearly shows the favourable impact of tourism and why it must be treated and developed with society in mind. This involves use of resources in a sustainable way and distributing the outcomes among all those involved in the process.

In this introductory article, the authors contextualize the strategic question and demonstrate its relevance to society and for organizations. They also analyze the context of growth that the tourism industry has gone through since the end of 2022 and highlight the perspectives offered by a team of experts invited to reflect on the theme underlying the strategic question.

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Rethinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet?10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0121Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-17© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedJorge CostaMónica MontenegroJoão GomesWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-1710.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0121https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0121/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Rethinking tourism: why and who?https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0108/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis study aims to discuss the idea of a rethinking of tourism, as proposed in the academic literature, in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, to evaluate the rationale for such a process and to consider by and for whom such a rethink should be undertaken. This is a viewpoint paper, interpreting the literature on the topic of refocusing and rethinking tourism in general and identifying issues arising from such arguments – in particular, the impact of such a process on tourists and their destinations. Whilst a rethink of tourism is appropriate and necessary in many respects, the rationale and goals of such a process need to be made specific and focussed rather than general and based on interest groups' preferences and beliefs. Much of the discussion about rethinking tourism has focussed on what is perceived to be wrong with tourism by the various interest groups rather than what the goal and value of a refocus might be. This paper questions that approach and argues for change at local and specific levels rather than a sweeping and generalised approach.Rethinking tourism: why and who?
Richard Butler
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.602-607

This study aims to discuss the idea of a rethinking of tourism, as proposed in the academic literature, in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, to evaluate the rationale for such a process and to consider by and for whom such a rethink should be undertaken.

This is a viewpoint paper, interpreting the literature on the topic of refocusing and rethinking tourism in general and identifying issues arising from such arguments – in particular, the impact of such a process on tourists and their destinations.

Whilst a rethink of tourism is appropriate and necessary in many respects, the rationale and goals of such a process need to be made specific and focussed rather than general and based on interest groups' preferences and beliefs.

Much of the discussion about rethinking tourism has focussed on what is perceived to be wrong with tourism by the various interest groups rather than what the goal and value of a refocus might be. This paper questions that approach and argues for change at local and specific levels rather than a sweeping and generalised approach.

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Rethinking tourism: why and who?10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0108Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-16© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedRichard ButlerWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-1610.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0108https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0108/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Novel trends challenging tourismhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0109/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestFour novel trends: water scarcity, income inequality, labor shortage and gentrification, are receiving ever greater attention because of the devastating effects they having on the well-being of humanity. The purpose of this paper is to briefly describe each trend, discuss its effect on tourism and offer support from research as to how tourism can mitigate the effects of these trends. The article draws on a literature review to identify comparatively new events, patterns and trends that are likely to impede the development of tourism in the coming years. This study documents the negative implications these trends could have for the future of tourism if they are not well managed. Guidance on how destination managers and travel industry managers can mitigate each of these trends is provided. Given the damage to humanity these trends have created and the potential future damage they will create, there is a call to researchers to both develop and document ways to mitigate the negative effects of these trends. Suggested actions on how managers can reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of these trends are provided. This is one of the first studies to link these novel trends to the implications they have for tourism.Novel trends challenging tourism
Elizabeth Whalen, John Bowen
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.608-616

Four novel trends: water scarcity, income inequality, labor shortage and gentrification, are receiving ever greater attention because of the devastating effects they having on the well-being of humanity. The purpose of this paper is to briefly describe each trend, discuss its effect on tourism and offer support from research as to how tourism can mitigate the effects of these trends.

The article draws on a literature review to identify comparatively new events, patterns and trends that are likely to impede the development of tourism in the coming years.

This study documents the negative implications these trends could have for the future of tourism if they are not well managed. Guidance on how destination managers and travel industry managers can mitigate each of these trends is provided.

Given the damage to humanity these trends have created and the potential future damage they will create, there is a call to researchers to both develop and document ways to mitigate the negative effects of these trends.

Suggested actions on how managers can reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of these trends are provided.

This is one of the first studies to link these novel trends to the implications they have for tourism.

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Novel trends challenging tourism10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0109Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-30© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedElizabeth WhalenJohn BowenWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-3010.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0109https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0109/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Rethinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet? A personal perspectivehttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0110/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis paper aims to discuss the complexity of predicting the future and of making tourism futuristic predictions. It argues that tourism cannot be separated from the world context in which it operates and explores the various impacts of tourism on people and planet both in a near and more distant future. This paper revises several reports and research by world economic and tourism authorities as they provide arguments for the study of trends and the complexity of the evolution of the travel and tourism industry. There is no certain way to know what the future will bring to the tourism industry or how it will interact with society and the physical environment. What the author does know is that from the beginning of time, events do not occur in isolation and that travel and tourism will impact everything that it touches. It is impossible to make exact predictions as to what tourism will be like in the near and distant future, what the author does know is that humans will want to travel, to explore and to learn, and this desire will interact not only with tourism but with the course of history. By exploring the evolution of tourism in the context of science, the author cannot even be certain where tourism will occur, if only on the same planet, within the other planets of the solar system or in the vastness of space. Science fiction predicts the latter, but only the unfolding of history will teach of the accuracy of future predictions and how the future of travel will be.Rethinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet? A personal perspective
Peter Tarlow
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.617-624

This paper aims to discuss the complexity of predicting the future and of making tourism futuristic predictions. It argues that tourism cannot be separated from the world context in which it operates and explores the various impacts of tourism on people and planet both in a near and more distant future.

This paper revises several reports and research by world economic and tourism authorities as they provide arguments for the study of trends and the complexity of the evolution of the travel and tourism industry.

There is no certain way to know what the future will bring to the tourism industry or how it will interact with society and the physical environment. What the author does know is that from the beginning of time, events do not occur in isolation and that travel and tourism will impact everything that it touches. It is impossible to make exact predictions as to what tourism will be like in the near and distant future, what the author does know is that humans will want to travel, to explore and to learn, and this desire will interact not only with tourism but with the course of history.

By exploring the evolution of tourism in the context of science, the author cannot even be certain where tourism will occur, if only on the same planet, within the other planets of the solar system or in the vastness of space. Science fiction predicts the latter, but only the unfolding of history will teach of the accuracy of future predictions and how the future of travel will be.

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Rethinking tourism: where is it going and how will it impact people and planet? A personal perspective10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0110Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-16© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedPeter TarlowWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-1610.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0110https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0110/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Toward a circular tourism industry: the importance of a start-up ecosystemhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0111/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis paper contributes to addressing the research gap relating to the absence of a systematic analysis as to how new technologies can support the application of circular economic principles in the tourism industry through the promotion and articulation of a start-up ecosystem able to feed tourism organizations with circular economy solutions. A sample from a population of start-ups, mainly Spanish, linked to the circular economy was gathered and analyzed; in addition to secondary data, a survey was designed and administered for the purpose of primary tourism industry data collection. A holistic start-up ecosystem for circular tourism is taking shape, facilitated by interactions between tourism and other economic activities, with the aim of tackling a diversity of circular economic objectives. The interest from start-ups in the circular economy for tourism seems to be rising, with attention given to certain technologies in line with the trend toward digitization and automation processes. Nevertheless, the potential for growth in the application of Technology 4.0 remains significant. Finally, the circular principle of reduction (energy and food waste) has emerged as a key objective in tourism. The article provides insights on the application of circular economic principles in tourism through its interaction with a specialized start-up ecosystem able to support a paradigm shift toward circular tourism.Toward a circular tourism industry: the importance of a start-up ecosystem
Alfonso Vargas-Sanchez
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.625-632

This paper contributes to addressing the research gap relating to the absence of a systematic analysis as to how new technologies can support the application of circular economic principles in the tourism industry through the promotion and articulation of a start-up ecosystem able to feed tourism organizations with circular economy solutions.

A sample from a population of start-ups, mainly Spanish, linked to the circular economy was gathered and analyzed; in addition to secondary data, a survey was designed and administered for the purpose of primary tourism industry data collection.

A holistic start-up ecosystem for circular tourism is taking shape, facilitated by interactions between tourism and other economic activities, with the aim of tackling a diversity of circular economic objectives. The interest from start-ups in the circular economy for tourism seems to be rising, with attention given to certain technologies in line with the trend toward digitization and automation processes. Nevertheless, the potential for growth in the application of Technology 4.0 remains significant. Finally, the circular principle of reduction (energy and food waste) has emerged as a key objective in tourism.

The article provides insights on the application of circular economic principles in tourism through its interaction with a specialized start-up ecosystem able to support a paradigm shift toward circular tourism.

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Toward a circular tourism industry: the importance of a start-up ecosystem10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0111Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-16© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedAlfonso Vargas-SanchezWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-1610.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0111https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0111/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Key drivers for the adoption of circular economy practices in the tourist accommodation sectorhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0112/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis article assesses the degree of adoption of the circular economy model in the tourist accommodation sector. Additionally, the study aims to understand whether the type of accommodation, size and year of construction or remodelling have an impact on the adoption of circular economy practices. The study is based on a survey administered to directors and owners of tourist accommodation facilities in Portugal. The questionnaire was developed based on an extensive literature review of circular economy practices in the accommodation sector. Accommodation companies currently operate in a linear economy model and are still in the early stages of transitioning to a more circular economic model. Among the most commonly implemented practices are those that represent expenditure savings for accommodation companies. The findings also suggest a growing awareness and commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices in the tourist accommodation sector, particularly in more recently constructed or renovated accommodation. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to evaluate the accommodation characteristics that impact the adoption of sustainability and circular economy practices in the tourist accommodation sector. It contributes to the literature by providing primary quantitative data supporting the adoption of such practices.Key drivers for the adoption of circular economy practices in the tourist accommodation sector
Margarida Custódio Santos, Célia Veiga, Samara Santiago Dantas, Paulo Águas, José António C. Santos
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.633-655

This article assesses the degree of adoption of the circular economy model in the tourist accommodation sector. Additionally, the study aims to understand whether the type of accommodation, size and year of construction or remodelling have an impact on the adoption of circular economy practices.

The study is based on a survey administered to directors and owners of tourist accommodation facilities in Portugal. The questionnaire was developed based on an extensive literature review of circular economy practices in the accommodation sector.

Accommodation companies currently operate in a linear economy model and are still in the early stages of transitioning to a more circular economic model. Among the most commonly implemented practices are those that represent expenditure savings for accommodation companies. The findings also suggest a growing awareness and commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices in the tourist accommodation sector, particularly in more recently constructed or renovated accommodation.

To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to evaluate the accommodation characteristics that impact the adoption of sustainability and circular economy practices in the tourist accommodation sector. It contributes to the literature by providing primary quantitative data supporting the adoption of such practices.

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Key drivers for the adoption of circular economy practices in the tourist accommodation sector10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0112Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-31© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedMargarida Custódio SantosCélia VeigaSamara Santiago DantasPaulo ÁguasJosé António C. SantosWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-3110.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0112https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0112/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Local communities at the heart of tourism development: the Azores tourism strategy 2030https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0113/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis paper aims to present the Azores tourism strategy and outline how local communities are centered at the heart of tourism development. This paper analyzes the development of tourism in the Azores Archipelago and how it contributes to value creation and retention, as well as job creation. It explores the role of local communities in the tourism experience, and the strategic options on the 2030 horizon. Tourism has become a main driver for economic growth and social prosperity in the Azores, with sustainability acting as a definitive driver of tourism development. However, to fully leverage the potential of tourism to impact local communities and the regional economy, it is of the utmost importance to stimulate the dispersal of inbound tourism across the nine islands. This will help to spread out value and job creation, help in reducing pressure on fragile resources and at the same time, mitigate seasonality and provide more stable income throughout the year. A new approach to tourism development is proposed, where the success of tourism is to be measured by the quality of the tourist experience and the benefits that tourism adds to the Azores, assigning the local community with a central role in decision-making processes related to tourism. To reinforce the focus on the sustainable development of the territory, anchored on its certification as a sustainable tourist destination, the first archipelago in the world with this distinction, a strong focus on Nature (Land and Sea), is adopted as the main priority. Communication with the end consumer is strongly proposed as a way of stimulating the desire to travel, supported by the positioning proposed in the new tourism strategy (PEMTA, 2030) – Azores: Nine islands, the experience of a lifetime.Local communities at the heart of tourism development: the Azores tourism strategy 2030
Berta Cabral
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.656-663

This paper aims to present the Azores tourism strategy and outline how local communities are centered at the heart of tourism development.

This paper analyzes the development of tourism in the Azores Archipelago and how it contributes to value creation and retention, as well as job creation. It explores the role of local communities in the tourism experience, and the strategic options on the 2030 horizon.

Tourism has become a main driver for economic growth and social prosperity in the Azores, with sustainability acting as a definitive driver of tourism development. However, to fully leverage the potential of tourism to impact local communities and the regional economy, it is of the utmost importance to stimulate the dispersal of inbound tourism across the nine islands. This will help to spread out value and job creation, help in reducing pressure on fragile resources and at the same time, mitigate seasonality and provide more stable income throughout the year.

A new approach to tourism development is proposed, where the success of tourism is to be measured by the quality of the tourist experience and the benefits that tourism adds to the Azores, assigning the local community with a central role in decision-making processes related to tourism. To reinforce the focus on the sustainable development of the territory, anchored on its certification as a sustainable tourist destination, the first archipelago in the world with this distinction, a strong focus on Nature (Land and Sea), is adopted as the main priority. Communication with the end consumer is strongly proposed as a way of stimulating the desire to travel, supported by the positioning proposed in the new tourism strategy (PEMTA, 2030) – Azores: Nine islands, the experience of a lifetime.

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Local communities at the heart of tourism development: the Azores tourism strategy 203010.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0113Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-27© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedBerta CabralWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-2710.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0113https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0113/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Madeira tourism—always proactive toward sustainabilityhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0114/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis paper discusses the development of Madeira's tourism and its continuous action on aspects of sustainability. The paper analyses the evolution of tourism in the region in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and how an investment in sustainability and on the certification of the archipelago as a sustainable tourist destination is a key move for stakeholders, in particular residents, companies and tourists. To return to normality, and thus overcome the 2019 difficulties, Madeira continues to develop promotional activities in various international markets and develop sustainable tourism, supported by practices and policies that optimize the use of environmental resources. In so doing, sociocultural identity and authenticity is secured, while providing socioeconomic benefits for all stakeholders. The approaches and solutions presented are those of the regional Government of Madeira, illustrated by the efforts and decisions that led to the certification of the archipelago as a sustainable tourist destination.Madeira tourism—always proactive toward sustainability
Eduardo Jesus
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.664-668

This paper discusses the development of Madeira's tourism and its continuous action on aspects of sustainability.

The paper analyses the evolution of tourism in the region in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and how an investment in sustainability and on the certification of the archipelago as a sustainable tourist destination is a key move for stakeholders, in particular residents, companies and tourists.

To return to normality, and thus overcome the 2019 difficulties, Madeira continues to develop promotional activities in various international markets and develop sustainable tourism, supported by practices and policies that optimize the use of environmental resources. In so doing, sociocultural identity and authenticity is secured, while providing socioeconomic benefits for all stakeholders.

The approaches and solutions presented are those of the regional Government of Madeira, illustrated by the efforts and decisions that led to the certification of the archipelago as a sustainable tourist destination.

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Madeira tourism—always proactive toward sustainability10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0114Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-27© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedEduardo JesusWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-2710.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0114https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0114/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
The enduring political viability of governance models in tourist destinations and their implications for people and planethttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0115/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe objective of this paper is to examine the ways in which tourism can be regarded as a catalyst for positive change, benefiting both people and the planet. The authors consider the integral role of community engagement as a tangible component within the governance frameworks of destination management organizations (DMOs). Originating from the authors' professional experience and academic expertise in managing and marketing tourist destinations, both at the local and regional levels, the article explores the pressing requirement for reevaluating policies and strategies. It aims to emphatically underscore and reiterate the role of tourism as a pivotal driver for enhancing peoples' quality of life and ensuring the sustainability of tourist destinations. This effort involves not only maintaining equilibrium among the four widely recognized pillars of sustainability but also pondering the significance of an equally crucial aspect of destination management – the political sustainability of the governance framework of tourist destinations. Current realities encourage the authors to contemplate and act, guided by the unfolding of tourism's swift regenerative influence. It is anticipated that people have gleaned vital lessons from the collective pause people underwent during the pandemic, coupled with the stark realization of being unable to partake in the favourable contributions of tourism in everyday life. This article highlights the urgency of implementing DMO models that are capable of conceptualizing and operationalizing a human-centred tourism development policy and the resulting sustainability strategies, enhancing representation and guidance for the satisfaction of stakeholders. It is neither a widespread practice, nor are there many prior studies that tackle the potential of forecasting the comprehensiveness of governance and management models for tourist destinations that encompass stakeholders who represent the direct interests of local communities within the tourism system. Supported by a literature review, analysis of secondary data and the first-hand experience of the authors, it becomes apparent that the operational landscape of most organizations functioning as tourist destination managers is predominantly at the regional and local tiers. These very organizations are the ones that have been progressively evolving, displaying a readiness to introduce innovation in this realm. Implementing these models would represent an approach to governance more inclined towards a bottom-up style, thereby posing a challenge to the more rigid and commonly employed strategies that emanate from a centrally structured national framework.The enduring political viability of governance models in tourist destinations and their implications for people and planet
Luis Pedro Martins, Susana Ribeiro
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.669-676

The objective of this paper is to examine the ways in which tourism can be regarded as a catalyst for positive change, benefiting both people and the planet. The authors consider the integral role of community engagement as a tangible component within the governance frameworks of destination management organizations (DMOs).

Originating from the authors' professional experience and academic expertise in managing and marketing tourist destinations, both at the local and regional levels, the article explores the pressing requirement for reevaluating policies and strategies. It aims to emphatically underscore and reiterate the role of tourism as a pivotal driver for enhancing peoples' quality of life and ensuring the sustainability of tourist destinations. This effort involves not only maintaining equilibrium among the four widely recognized pillars of sustainability but also pondering the significance of an equally crucial aspect of destination management – the political sustainability of the governance framework of tourist destinations.

Current realities encourage the authors to contemplate and act, guided by the unfolding of tourism's swift regenerative influence. It is anticipated that people have gleaned vital lessons from the collective pause people underwent during the pandemic, coupled with the stark realization of being unable to partake in the favourable contributions of tourism in everyday life. This article highlights the urgency of implementing DMO models that are capable of conceptualizing and operationalizing a human-centred tourism development policy and the resulting sustainability strategies, enhancing representation and guidance for the satisfaction of stakeholders.

It is neither a widespread practice, nor are there many prior studies that tackle the potential of forecasting the comprehensiveness of governance and management models for tourist destinations that encompass stakeholders who represent the direct interests of local communities within the tourism system. Supported by a literature review, analysis of secondary data and the first-hand experience of the authors, it becomes apparent that the operational landscape of most organizations functioning as tourist destination managers is predominantly at the regional and local tiers. These very organizations are the ones that have been progressively evolving, displaying a readiness to introduce innovation in this realm. Implementing these models would represent an approach to governance more inclined towards a bottom-up style, thereby posing a challenge to the more rigid and commonly employed strategies that emanate from a centrally structured national framework.

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The enduring political viability of governance models in tourist destinations and their implications for people and planet10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0115Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-11-07© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedLuis Pedro MartinsSusana RibeiroWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-11-0710.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0115https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0115/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Rethinking tourism: the Portuguese Hotels Association's viewhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0116/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis viewpoint aims to present Portuguese Hotels Association’s (AHP) views on the main challenges facing the sector and the need for a closer relationship with public entities and the government in order to gain support and address limitations. This viewpoint also highlights a successful project, HOSPES, a corporate program for social responsibility and environmental sustainability and the impact it has made since its launch in 2013. This paper analyses the development of the Portuguese hospitality sector in the post-COVID-19 era. It highlights the scarcity of human resources, and how this impacts the performance of hotels and the quality of the service offered. It also outlines the AHP program (HOSPES) that is designed to encourage social responsibility and environmental sustainability as a good practice with real impacts for the market and society. The hospitality sector is facing various challenges, but its workforce, its companies and its associations are well aware of the responsibility that is entrusted to them in the context of the country's macroeconomic framework. AHP is fully aware of the challenges facing the sector and its operators and it equally recognizes the need for public support by decision makers and government to overcome limitations and move forward. Despite the challenges facing the hospitality sector, AHP takes the view that it is on the right path to support its members and the wider Portuguese economy in the quest for a more dynamic, profitable, sustainable and inclusive society.Rethinking tourism: the Portuguese Hotels Association's view
Bernardo Trindade
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.677-680

This viewpoint aims to present Portuguese Hotels Association’s (AHP) views on the main challenges facing the sector and the need for a closer relationship with public entities and the government in order to gain support and address limitations. This viewpoint also highlights a successful project, HOSPES, a corporate program for social responsibility and environmental sustainability and the impact it has made since its launch in 2013.

This paper analyses the development of the Portuguese hospitality sector in the post-COVID-19 era. It highlights the scarcity of human resources, and how this impacts the performance of hotels and the quality of the service offered. It also outlines the AHP program (HOSPES) that is designed to encourage social responsibility and environmental sustainability as a good practice with real impacts for the market and society.

The hospitality sector is facing various challenges, but its workforce, its companies and its associations are well aware of the responsibility that is entrusted to them in the context of the country's macroeconomic framework. AHP is fully aware of the challenges facing the sector and its operators and it equally recognizes the need for public support by decision makers and government to overcome limitations and move forward.

Despite the challenges facing the hospitality sector, AHP takes the view that it is on the right path to support its members and the wider Portuguese economy in the quest for a more dynamic, profitable, sustainable and inclusive society.

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Rethinking tourism: the Portuguese Hotels Association's view10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0116Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-27© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedBernardo TrindadeWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-2710.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0116https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0116/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Investing in social responsibility to achieve full sustainabilityhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0117/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis article aims to analyze sustainability in tourism as the unavoidable path for the sector and the planet. Argues that through sustainability, it will be possible to develop companies in full harmony with the already evident needs of the planet and that it is urgent that they continue to evolve, without further erosion by creating a firm and sustainable basis for the future. Proposes that it is necessary to think about social responsibility to achieve full sustainability but that above all, each of us—individually and collectively, has a role to play. In fact, for this path of sustainability to be followed, it is necessary to create a sustainable business environment that companies, in particular the smaller ones, can adopt. The article presents the views and main initiatives of the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal as they interconnect social responsibility and full sustainability and illustrates these with several projects and a best practice case in energy management for restaurants.Investing in social responsibility to achieve full sustainability
Carlos Moura
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.681-683

This article aims to analyze sustainability in tourism as the unavoidable path for the sector and the planet.

Argues that through sustainability, it will be possible to develop companies in full harmony with the already evident needs of the planet and that it is urgent that they continue to evolve, without further erosion by creating a firm and sustainable basis for the future.

Proposes that it is necessary to think about social responsibility to achieve full sustainability but that above all, each of us—individually and collectively, has a role to play. In fact, for this path of sustainability to be followed, it is necessary to create a sustainable business environment that companies, in particular the smaller ones, can adopt.

The article presents the views and main initiatives of the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal as they interconnect social responsibility and full sustainability and illustrates these with several projects and a best practice case in energy management for restaurants.

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Investing in social responsibility to achieve full sustainability10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0117Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-25© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedCarlos MouraWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-2510.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0117https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0117/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Tourism–a look into a brighter futurehttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0118/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis paper aims to analyze how tourism can impact today's world, particularly as we live a decisive moment for the planet, deeply affected by war in Europe and all the implications resulting from this anomalous situation. In this paper, the author presents five pillars of the differentiating impact that tourism can have in today's world, from the need to modernize an increasingly old world to the need to reduce inequalities. The author contends that the tourism industry has a significant and positive impact in the world by building secure bridges for a better future. This is because it is on the right side, opposing disharmony and bringing people closer together, and by leading economic growth, the base factor of all positive economic change. The article supports the view that tourism generates more equality at local and global levels and that while it may not in itself be the solution for our future, it will be much easier to look into a brighter future, whenever we include tourism in it.Tourism–a look into a brighter future
Pedro Costa Ferreira
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.684-686

This paper aims to analyze how tourism can impact today's world, particularly as we live a decisive moment for the planet, deeply affected by war in Europe and all the implications resulting from this anomalous situation.

In this paper, the author presents five pillars of the differentiating impact that tourism can have in today's world, from the need to modernize an increasingly old world to the need to reduce inequalities.

The author contends that the tourism industry has a significant and positive impact in the world by building secure bridges for a better future. This is because it is on the right side, opposing disharmony and bringing people closer together, and by leading economic growth, the base factor of all positive economic change.

The article supports the view that tourism generates more equality at local and global levels and that while it may not in itself be the solution for our future, it will be much easier to look into a brighter future, whenever we include tourism in it.

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Tourism–a look into a brighter future10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0118Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-25© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedPedro Costa FerreiraWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-2510.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0118https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0118/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
An agenda for tourism: priorities for actionhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0119/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe purpose of the article is to present an innovative tool to support tourism managers and professionals in their decision-making process: the strategic agenda for tourism and the priorities for action. In this article, the authors explain a process for developing a strategic agenda for tourism, how the themes were selected through a survey with a list of senior executives and later discussed and prioritized during the annual tourism conference convened by IPDT – Institute of Tourism. The key findings were the top 10 themes/priorities for tourism planning and development as seen by the most senior tourism executives operating in Portugal, and how those themes can be explored to anticipate opportunities for companies and destinations. This is the first agenda for tourism produced in Portugal with such a large group of senior executives from the tourism sector as the contributors. The project was deeply rooted in the experience and views of senior professionals operating in the tourism value chain, making it a reliable and up-to-date tool to support their decision-making processes.An agenda for tourism: priorities for action
Jorge Costa, Mónica Montenegro, João Gomes
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.687-693

The purpose of the article is to present an innovative tool to support tourism managers and professionals in their decision-making process: the strategic agenda for tourism and the priorities for action.

In this article, the authors explain a process for developing a strategic agenda for tourism, how the themes were selected through a survey with a list of senior executives and later discussed and prioritized during the annual tourism conference convened by IPDT – Institute of Tourism.

The key findings were the top 10 themes/priorities for tourism planning and development as seen by the most senior tourism executives operating in Portugal, and how those themes can be explored to anticipate opportunities for companies and destinations.

This is the first agenda for tourism produced in Portugal with such a large group of senior executives from the tourism sector as the contributors. The project was deeply rooted in the experience and views of senior professionals operating in the tourism value chain, making it a reliable and up-to-date tool to support their decision-making processes.

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An agenda for tourism: priorities for action10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0119Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-16© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedJorge CostaMónica MontenegroJoão GomesWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-1610.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0119https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0119/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Where is tourism going and how will it impact people and planet?https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0120/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe purpose of this article is to critically review the contributions made by the global trends issue participants on how tourism will impact people and planet and so provide answers to the strategic question defined for this global trends issue. A content analysis of the papers selected was performed to identify the most significant ideas and proposals and how they may contribute to knowledge and/or professional practice. As the tourism industry prepares to reach new records, there is a clear need to rethink tourism in the post COVID-19 era. The option of following a traditional pre-pandemic model of tourism development and growth is no longer productive, instead organizations and destinations must take the opportunity to develop a model where society takes center stage, the resources are used in a sustainable way and the results are distributed amongst all those involved in the tourism value chain. In this concluding article the authors, supported by the views and proposals of the entire writing team, provide answers to the strategic question, thus demonstrating how tourism will affect people and planet in the short and medium terms.Where is tourism going and how will it impact people and planet?
Jorge Costa, Mónica Montenegro, João Gomes
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp.694-698

The purpose of this article is to critically review the contributions made by the global trends issue participants on how tourism will impact people and planet and so provide answers to the strategic question defined for this global trends issue.

A content analysis of the papers selected was performed to identify the most significant ideas and proposals and how they may contribute to knowledge and/or professional practice.

As the tourism industry prepares to reach new records, there is a clear need to rethink tourism in the post COVID-19 era. The option of following a traditional pre-pandemic model of tourism development and growth is no longer productive, instead organizations and destinations must take the opportunity to develop a model where society takes center stage, the resources are used in a sustainable way and the results are distributed amongst all those involved in the tourism value chain.

In this concluding article the authors, supported by the views and proposals of the entire writing team, provide answers to the strategic question, thus demonstrating how tourism will affect people and planet in the short and medium terms.

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Where is tourism going and how will it impact people and planet?10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0120Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2023-10-16© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedJorge CostaMónica MontenegroJoão GomesWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes1562023-10-1610.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0120https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-09-2023-0120/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Sustainable educational tourism and the acculturation of international students from the Global Southhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0001/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe aim of this study is to understand the acculturation experiences of international students in order to maximize their academic and social experiences which, in turn, can facilitate the development of sustainable educational tourism in the host country. Using a qualitative methodology and semi-structured interview techniques, 40 international postgraduate tourism students from the Global South were interviewed. The findings in this study demonstrated that the main problems faced by these students are inadequate funds and language difficulties. This study highlighted the fact that although the number of international students is growing all over the world, for most of the students from poorer parts of the world, being an international student is fraught with difficulties. It also demonstrated that although acculturation stress is a serious concern, lack of adequate funding assumes greater importance for students from a poor background.Sustainable educational tourism and the acculturation of international students from the Global South
Ilkay Yorganci, Mahtab Sadrimovahed
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

The aim of this study is to understand the acculturation experiences of international students in order to maximize their academic and social experiences which, in turn, can facilitate the development of sustainable educational tourism in the host country.

Using a qualitative methodology and semi-structured interview techniques, 40 international postgraduate tourism students from the Global South were interviewed.

The findings in this study demonstrated that the main problems faced by these students are inadequate funds and language difficulties.

This study highlighted the fact that although the number of international students is growing all over the world, for most of the students from poorer parts of the world, being an international student is fraught with difficulties. It also demonstrated that although acculturation stress is a serious concern, lack of adequate funding assumes greater importance for students from a poor background.

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Sustainable educational tourism and the acculturation of international students from the Global South10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0001Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-02-26© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedIlkay YorganciMahtab SadrimovahedWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-02-2610.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0001https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0001/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Social interaction and cultural exchange among educational tourist and local community: the case of Famagusta, North Cyprushttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0002/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe aim of this paper is to investigate the social interaction between international students and the local community in the small university town of Famagusta, North Cyprus. The objectives of the study are, firstly, to investigate the nature of interaction between two communities; secondly, to ascertain the main factors impacting social interaction and, finally, to identify the impact of this interaction on cultural exchange. Using a qualitative approach, the researchers conducted 39 semi-structured interviews with international students and members of the local community to gain depth and detail. The results showed that there was a lack of interaction between the international students and locals due mainly to language barriers. This study addresses a gap in the literature on educational tourism by focusing on the social interaction between foreign students and the host community in a nontraditional destination. It also provides guidelines for universities, local and national governments on how to build a better quality of life for the community and for international students.Social interaction and cultural exchange among educational tourist and local community: the case of Famagusta, North Cyprus
Ilkay Yorganci, Precious Ndukauba
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

The aim of this paper is to investigate the social interaction between international students and the local community in the small university town of Famagusta, North Cyprus. The objectives of the study are, firstly, to investigate the nature of interaction between two communities; secondly, to ascertain the main factors impacting social interaction and, finally, to identify the impact of this interaction on cultural exchange.

Using a qualitative approach, the researchers conducted 39 semi-structured interviews with international students and members of the local community to gain depth and detail.

The results showed that there was a lack of interaction between the international students and locals due mainly to language barriers.

This study addresses a gap in the literature on educational tourism by focusing on the social interaction between foreign students and the host community in a nontraditional destination. It also provides guidelines for universities, local and national governments on how to build a better quality of life for the community and for international students.

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Social interaction and cultural exchange among educational tourist and local community: the case of Famagusta, North Cyprus10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0002Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-02-27© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedIlkay YorganciPrecious NdukaubaWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-02-2710.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0002https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0002/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Challenges faced by female lecturers and students in tourism departments and suggested remedieshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0005/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis study explores the various obstacles that female instructors and students confront in tourism education. Utilizing qualitative research approaches and a thorough literature assessment, this study investigates women’s complex challenges in the academic and educational domains. The study examines the particular difficulties faced by female professors, such as work-life balance concerns, gender bias and limited opportunities for career advancement. Furthermore, the study also analyses the challenges that female students confront, including the threat of stereotypes, sexual harassment during internships and restricted access to networking and mentorship possibilities. Findings illustrate that both female tourism academics and students face gender discrimination in academia and in the sector. The findings may contribute valuable insights for policymakers, educators and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and inclusive policies to create supportive environments for female lecturers and students in these departments. This is the first study done in North Cyprus, which specifically analyzes gender inequality in tourism education. It is valuable as it emphasizes the significance of advancing gender equality in tourism and hospitality education.Challenges faced by female lecturers and students in tourism departments and suggested remedies
Murude Ertac Cankan
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

This study explores the various obstacles that female instructors and students confront in tourism education.

Utilizing qualitative research approaches and a thorough literature assessment, this study investigates women’s complex challenges in the academic and educational domains. The study examines the particular difficulties faced by female professors, such as work-life balance concerns, gender bias and limited opportunities for career advancement. Furthermore, the study also analyses the challenges that female students confront, including the threat of stereotypes, sexual harassment during internships and restricted access to networking and mentorship possibilities.

Findings illustrate that both female tourism academics and students face gender discrimination in academia and in the sector.

The findings may contribute valuable insights for policymakers, educators and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and inclusive policies to create supportive environments for female lecturers and students in these departments.

This is the first study done in North Cyprus, which specifically analyzes gender inequality in tourism education. It is valuable as it emphasizes the significance of advancing gender equality in tourism and hospitality education.

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Challenges faced by female lecturers and students in tourism departments and suggested remedies10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0005Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-02-09© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedMurude Ertac CankanWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-02-0910.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0005https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0005/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Is there equal employment opportunity in tourism? An evaluation of African students' perceptions of future careershttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0012/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, African students studying tourism and hospitality internationally had diverse experiences in their professional endeavours. This study seeks to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the career progression and perspectives of African undergraduate students specialising in higher education in the fields of tourism and hospitality. The study utilised qualitative content analysis, which involves subjectively interpreting text data by systematically categorising and coding it to identify themes or patterns. The findings deviate from how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the career advancement of African international students studying tourism and hospitality in North Cyprus. Consequently, most developing nations face an increased need for security measures. Tourists will pay higher prices to visit highly secure areas rather than risking their lives. This is one of the reasons why many students from developing nations choose to pursue their careers in developed countries. It is imperative for the governments of developing nations to make substantial financial contributions to the development of their respective tourism sectors. Augmented investment has the potential to allure international tourists, thereby generating employment prospects for the host economies. The lack of investment forces young individuals to pursue their education overseas. Furthermore, it is imperative for developing nations to enhance their security infrastructure. Our findings suggest that policymakers should establish a diverse management team that includes student employees to develop suitable strategies for industry management. Insufficient student inclusivity can result in a lack of dedication, whereas involving them in management strategies can contribute to the industry’s prosperity. The findings obtained from this research can stimulate the formulation of strategies within the tourism industry to tackle the intersection of career obstacles.Is there equal employment opportunity in tourism? An evaluation of African students' perceptions of future careers
Asadu Glory Chinasa, Hale Ozgit
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, African students studying tourism and hospitality internationally had diverse experiences in their professional endeavours. This study seeks to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the career progression and perspectives of African undergraduate students specialising in higher education in the fields of tourism and hospitality.

The study utilised qualitative content analysis, which involves subjectively interpreting text data by systematically categorising and coding it to identify themes or patterns.

The findings deviate from how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the career advancement of African international students studying tourism and hospitality in North Cyprus. Consequently, most developing nations face an increased need for security measures. Tourists will pay higher prices to visit highly secure areas rather than risking their lives. This is one of the reasons why many students from developing nations choose to pursue their careers in developed countries.

It is imperative for the governments of developing nations to make substantial financial contributions to the development of their respective tourism sectors. Augmented investment has the potential to allure international tourists, thereby generating employment prospects for the host economies. The lack of investment forces young individuals to pursue their education overseas. Furthermore, it is imperative for developing nations to enhance their security infrastructure.

Our findings suggest that policymakers should establish a diverse management team that includes student employees to develop suitable strategies for industry management. Insufficient student inclusivity can result in a lack of dedication, whereas involving them in management strategies can contribute to the industry’s prosperity.

The findings obtained from this research can stimulate the formulation of strategies within the tourism industry to tackle the intersection of career obstacles.

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Is there equal employment opportunity in tourism? An evaluation of African students' perceptions of future careers10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0012Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-03-06© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedAsadu Glory ChinasaHale OzgitWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-03-0610.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0012https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0012/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Academic impressions pertaining to the “new normal” in tourism education and practice in accordance with digital technology and creativityhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0015/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe aim of this study is to explain the educational practices that emerged with the concept of “new normal” in an overview. In line with this goal, the experiences of academics who are experts in their fields have been utilized. This paper draws on both academic and trade literature. Interviews with representatives from schools providing tourism education in North Cyprus were conducted online and in-person. The qualitative research method in the form of the interview method was employed in the research. The research participants consist of 15 academics working in the field of tourism education. Additionally, concerning the selection of these participants, sector experience and applied lecture status were taken into consideration. As the second dimension of the research, an extensive literature review was conducted and the subject was expanded by explaining it with examples from around the world. It has been revealed in the research that educational institutions and tourist businesses have to constantly renew themselves technologically. The findings obtained from academics include the innovations they use in the “new normal” tourism education in applications such as Hybrid/BL – Blended Learning, VR – Virtual Reality, Artificial intelligence, LMS & In-class response systems, API-based software systems in the courses they teach. The common opinion of academics who want to provide a better education is that educational institutions should always be infrastructurally prepared for such emergencies. The global COVID-19 pandemic created economic destruction in many countries and brought life to a halt. In the tourism sector, one of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 problem, various restrictions were imposed on touristic activities. While this situation caused a decrease in demand in the tourism sector, it paved the way for great technological changes and resulted in the adoption of new educational practices in institutions providing tourism education. This paper traces these new development in the face of the pandemic crisis.Academic impressions pertaining to the “new normal” in tourism education and practice in accordance with digital technology and creativity
Mete Unal Gi̇rgen, Ayman Kole
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

The aim of this study is to explain the educational practices that emerged with the concept of “new normal” in an overview. In line with this goal, the experiences of academics who are experts in their fields have been utilized.

This paper draws on both academic and trade literature. Interviews with representatives from schools providing tourism education in North Cyprus were conducted online and in-person. The qualitative research method in the form of the interview method was employed in the research. The research participants consist of 15 academics working in the field of tourism education. Additionally, concerning the selection of these participants, sector experience and applied lecture status were taken into consideration. As the second dimension of the research, an extensive literature review was conducted and the subject was expanded by explaining it with examples from around the world.

It has been revealed in the research that educational institutions and tourist businesses have to constantly renew themselves technologically. The findings obtained from academics include the innovations they use in the “new normal” tourism education in applications such as Hybrid/BL – Blended Learning, VR – Virtual Reality, Artificial intelligence, LMS & In-class response systems, API-based software systems in the courses they teach. The common opinion of academics who want to provide a better education is that educational institutions should always be infrastructurally prepared for such emergencies.

The global COVID-19 pandemic created economic destruction in many countries and brought life to a halt. In the tourism sector, one of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 problem, various restrictions were imposed on touristic activities. While this situation caused a decrease in demand in the tourism sector, it paved the way for great technological changes and resulted in the adoption of new educational practices in institutions providing tourism education. This paper traces these new development in the face of the pandemic crisis.

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Academic impressions pertaining to the “new normal” in tourism education and practice in accordance with digital technology and creativity10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0015Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-02-08© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedMete Unal Gi̇rgenAyman KoleWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-02-0810.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0015https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0015/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Unveiling ChatGPT in tourism education: exploring perceptions, advantages and recommendations from educatorshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0018/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestFollowing the remarkable debut of ChatGPT and its rapid adoption by a global audience since its launch in November 2022, this study delves into educators' perceptions of ChatGPT within the specialized domains of tourism and hospitality education. While acknowledging ChatGPT’s swift rise and advanced capabilities, this research aims to comprehensively explore educators' perspectives, advantages and concerns regarding its integration into academic settings. A qualitative approach was utilized to reveal dominant themes from in-depth, semi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty lecturers in tourism faculties in North Cyprus. Collected responses from respondents were subjected to analysis using Leximancer software. Our analysis unearthed seven significant themes encapsulating educators' perceptions of ChatGPT: 1 – “reliability and accuracy concerns”; 2 – “dependency”; 3 – “student engagement”; 4 – “ethical considerations”; 5 – “time efficiency and productivity”; 6 – “teacher-student interaction” and 7 – “learning flexibility”. Noteworthy positive perceptions emerged regarding “student engagement,” “time efficiency and productivity,” and “learning flexibility.” This study contributes to the originality of research by addressing the underexplored aspect of educators' perceptions of ChatGPT within the domains of tourism and hospitality education, shedding light on its potential implications, advantages and drawbacks in a specialized educational context. Furthermore, it aims to offer insights into educators' recommendations for the effective incorporation of ChatGPT technologies into this specific educational setting, filling a crucial gap in understanding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in specialized fields of study.Unveiling ChatGPT in tourism education: exploring perceptions, advantages and recommendations from educators
Ozlem Altun, Mehmet Bahri Saydam, Tuna Karatepe, Ştefana Maria Dima
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

Following the remarkable debut of ChatGPT and its rapid adoption by a global audience since its launch in November 2022, this study delves into educators' perceptions of ChatGPT within the specialized domains of tourism and hospitality education. While acknowledging ChatGPT’s swift rise and advanced capabilities, this research aims to comprehensively explore educators' perspectives, advantages and concerns regarding its integration into academic settings.

A qualitative approach was utilized to reveal dominant themes from in-depth, semi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty lecturers in tourism faculties in North Cyprus. Collected responses from respondents were subjected to analysis using Leximancer software.

Our analysis unearthed seven significant themes encapsulating educators' perceptions of ChatGPT: 1 – “reliability and accuracy concerns”; 2 – “dependency”; 3 – “student engagement”; 4 – “ethical considerations”; 5 – “time efficiency and productivity”; 6 – “teacher-student interaction” and 7 – “learning flexibility”. Noteworthy positive perceptions emerged regarding “student engagement,” “time efficiency and productivity,” and “learning flexibility.”

This study contributes to the originality of research by addressing the underexplored aspect of educators' perceptions of ChatGPT within the domains of tourism and hospitality education, shedding light on its potential implications, advantages and drawbacks in a specialized educational context. Furthermore, it aims to offer insights into educators' recommendations for the effective incorporation of ChatGPT technologies into this specific educational setting, filling a crucial gap in understanding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in specialized fields of study.

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Unveiling ChatGPT in tourism education: exploring perceptions, advantages and recommendations from educators10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0018Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-02-26© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedOzlem AltunMehmet Bahri SaydamTuna KaratepeŞtefana Maria DimaWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-02-2610.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0018https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-01-2024-0018/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
A thematic analysis of contemporary tourism educationhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0020/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis study examines two crucial aspects of employability in the tourism industry, with a particular emphasis on contemporary advancements. The first aspect pertains to the emerging demands in the employability sector of the tourism industry, driven by technological advancements. Given the evident nature of this emerging trend, it is imperative to possess a robust infrastructure and comprehensive knowledge. The second aspect is to evaluate the level of education that industry employees receive in relation to the tourism sector in order to ensure sustainable development. The study employed a thematic literature review to evaluate the significance of tourism education on employability and the necessity of adopting technology. The findings deviate from the extensive literature search showed that Higher Education Institutions should prioritise ensuring that the new generation’s technological capabilities align with the traditional curricula in their respective fields, given the widespread use of personal computers and smartphones. Ultimately, students are increasingly expecting that technology will significantly impact their educational experiences and modes of communication for their future careers. It is widely acknowledged that the most efficient approach to fostering learning is to exert authority over the learning setting, and educators should generate learning prospects for students rather than merely transmitting information and facts. This review assesses two key aspects of employability in the tourism industry, focussing on recent technological advancements and the necessary skills for students' future careers.A thematic analysis of contemporary tourism education
Pınar Yağmur Karalım
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

This study examines two crucial aspects of employability in the tourism industry, with a particular emphasis on contemporary advancements. The first aspect pertains to the emerging demands in the employability sector of the tourism industry, driven by technological advancements. Given the evident nature of this emerging trend, it is imperative to possess a robust infrastructure and comprehensive knowledge. The second aspect is to evaluate the level of education that industry employees receive in relation to the tourism sector in order to ensure sustainable development.

The study employed a thematic literature review to evaluate the significance of tourism education on employability and the necessity of adopting technology.

The findings deviate from the extensive literature search showed that Higher Education Institutions should prioritise ensuring that the new generation’s technological capabilities align with the traditional curricula in their respective fields, given the widespread use of personal computers and smartphones. Ultimately, students are increasingly expecting that technology will significantly impact their educational experiences and modes of communication for their future careers.

It is widely acknowledged that the most efficient approach to fostering learning is to exert authority over the learning setting, and educators should generate learning prospects for students rather than merely transmitting information and facts.

This review assesses two key aspects of employability in the tourism industry, focussing on recent technological advancements and the necessary skills for students' future careers.

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A thematic analysis of contemporary tourism education10.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0020Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-03-05© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedPınar Yağmur KaralımWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-03-0510.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0020https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0020/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Conclusion: what should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments and the tourism sector?https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0021/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis theme issue sought to find answers to the question: What should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments and the tourism sector? A thematic analysis of the articles in this collection draws together the key outcomes related to the strategic question, with particular reference to the contribution to knowledge, important to generate ideas and conceptual researches that will support institutions teaching tourism and hospitality. Archive research results and recommendations to encourage the collaboration of different stakeholders involved in sustainable tourism development. Most importantly to raise awareness of the question of what educators are doing in tourism education for social, organizational structures in learning environments and the actual tourism sector. Two key players, the educator and sector has been challenged to consider their roles in education as well as depicting the role of social and organizational structures that support the students, institutions and the tourism sector. The main findings have proven the important role education plays for a truly sustainable tourism model, suggesting that it is not possible to create awareness of the sustainable development goals without incorporating them in the tourism education system with the support of information computer technology. This paper reflects on the strategic question discussed in this theme issue, and it contains valid reviews, research studies by practitioners who are experienced in the field of tourism education with an opportunity to research, reflect and develop new possibilities in learning, mitigate negative points and increase positive tourism education roles for sustainable tourism development, in the destination and industry.Conclusion: what should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments and the tourism sector?
Nafiya Guden, Farzad Safaeimanesh
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

This theme issue sought to find answers to the question: What should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments and the tourism sector?

A thematic analysis of the articles in this collection draws together the key outcomes related to the strategic question, with particular reference to the contribution to knowledge, important to generate ideas and conceptual researches that will support institutions teaching tourism and hospitality. Archive research results and recommendations to encourage the collaboration of different stakeholders involved in sustainable tourism development. Most importantly to raise awareness of the question of what educators are doing in tourism education for social, organizational structures in learning environments and the actual tourism sector.

Two key players, the educator and sector has been challenged to consider their roles in education as well as depicting the role of social and organizational structures that support the students, institutions and the tourism sector. The main findings have proven the important role education plays for a truly sustainable tourism model, suggesting that it is not possible to create awareness of the sustainable development goals without incorporating them in the tourism education system with the support of information computer technology.

This paper reflects on the strategic question discussed in this theme issue, and it contains valid reviews, research studies by practitioners who are experienced in the field of tourism education with an opportunity to research, reflect and develop new possibilities in learning, mitigate negative points and increase positive tourism education roles for sustainable tourism development, in the destination and industry.

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Conclusion: what should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments and the tourism sector?10.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0021Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-03-18© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedNafiya GudenFarzad SafaeimaneshWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-03-1810.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0021https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-02-2024-0021/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Parasocial relationships and their impact on the psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists: an autoethnographyhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0143/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe purpose of this article is to investigate whether relationships with media figures can impact the psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists. The article uses the qualitative method of autoethnography to provide a highly personalised account of the first author’s relationships with podcast hosts during his time as an educational tourist, in order to fulfil its previously mentioned purpose. An analysis of the author’s narrative account demonstrates how he formed parasocial relationships (PSRs) with his favourite podcast hosts. These relationships increased self-efficacy, reduced stress and provided a sense of social support, which, in turn contributed to psychological and sociocultural adjustment. By demonstrating how relationships with media figures can impact their psychological and sociocultural adjustment, this article argues that research on educational tourists should explore their PSRs, in addition to their other kinds of friendships which have already been examined.Parasocial relationships and their impact on the psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists: an autoethnography
Karl Turgut Maloney Yorganci, Sharon Coen
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

The purpose of this article is to investigate whether relationships with media figures can impact the psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists.

The article uses the qualitative method of autoethnography to provide a highly personalised account of the first author’s relationships with podcast hosts during his time as an educational tourist, in order to fulfil its previously mentioned purpose.

An analysis of the author’s narrative account demonstrates how he formed parasocial relationships (PSRs) with his favourite podcast hosts. These relationships increased self-efficacy, reduced stress and provided a sense of social support, which, in turn contributed to psychological and sociocultural adjustment.

By demonstrating how relationships with media figures can impact their psychological and sociocultural adjustment, this article argues that research on educational tourists should explore their PSRs, in addition to their other kinds of friendships which have already been examined.

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Parasocial relationships and their impact on the psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists: an autoethnography10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0143Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-02-05© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedKarl Turgut Maloney YorganciSharon CoenWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-02-0510.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0143https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0143/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Exploring educational tourists' perceptions of climate change on a small Mediterranean island: a qualitative analysishttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0144/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe purpose of this research is to understand how educational tourists in Northern Cyprus perceive and respond to the concerns associated with climate change. A qualitative method was employed and the data gathered from educational tourists enrolled in tourism planning and sustainable tourism courses in Northern Cyprus and analyzed using the content analysis technique. Four major themes emerged in this study including “weather changes”, “human-induced causes”, “collective responsibility” and “waste management and recycling”. Climate change-related issues among educational tourists have received little attention in the literature. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by examining educational tourists' perspectives and reactions to climate change in Northern Cyprus.Exploring educational tourists' perceptions of climate change on a small Mediterranean island: a qualitative analysis
Hamed Rezapouraghdam, Sina Vahedi
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

The purpose of this research is to understand how educational tourists in Northern Cyprus perceive and respond to the concerns associated with climate change.

A qualitative method was employed and the data gathered from educational tourists enrolled in tourism planning and sustainable tourism courses in Northern Cyprus and analyzed using the content analysis technique.

Four major themes emerged in this study including “weather changes”, “human-induced causes”, “collective responsibility” and “waste management and recycling”.

Climate change-related issues among educational tourists have received little attention in the literature. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by examining educational tourists' perspectives and reactions to climate change in Northern Cyprus.

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Exploring educational tourists' perceptions of climate change on a small Mediterranean island: a qualitative analysis10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0144Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes2024-02-13© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedHamed RezapouraghdamSina VahediWorldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themesahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-02-1310.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0144https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/WHATT-12-2023-0144/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited