Contemporary challenges of climate change, sustainable tourism consumption, and destination competitiveness /
Contemporary challenges of climate change, sustainable tourism consumption, and destination competitiveness /
edited by Timo Ohnmacht, Julianna Priskin and Jürg Stettler.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource
- Advances in culture, tourism and hospitality research ; Volume 15 .
- Advances in culture, tourism and hospitality research ; v. 15. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; About the Volume Editors; List of Contributors; Editorial Review Board; Foreword: Embracing the Fundamental Shift in Tourism Science from Relationships to Outcomes; Bad Science Practices in Tourism Science; Good Science Practices in Tourism Science; References; Editorial: Contemporary Challenges of Climate Change, Sustainable Tourism Consumption, and Destination Competitiveness; Introduction to Outline the Debate. Overview of Articles and Points of Departure for the Interrelationships Between Climate Change, Sustainable Consumption, and Destination CompetitivenessReferences; Chapter 1. 'Sommerfrische' in Times of Climate Change: A Qualitative Analysis of Historical and Recent Perceptions of the Term; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; The Term Sommerfrische (Summer Freshness); Historical Development of Sommerfrische; Influencing Factors and Impact of Climate Change on Travel Behavior in Summer; Findings Based on Literature Review; Method; Results of the Focus Groups. Results from Focus Group with ResidentsResults from Focus Group with Experts; Comparison of Results of the Two Focus Groups; Discussion and Conclusion; Attributes of Sommerfrische at the Present Time; Relevance of the Results for Future Research Activities; Acknowledgment; Disclosure; References; Chapter 2. Antecedents to the Performances of Mountain Ropeway Companies: Empirical Evidence for Switzerland; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; Methodology; Methodology and Data; Methodology; Data; The Model; Dependent Variables; Firm-specific Factors; Meteorological Data. Infrastructure InformationMarket-Specific Factors; Variables Not Included in the Models; Results; Cash Flow Return as a Measure of Performance; Degree of Self-Financing as a Measure of Performance; Revenue Growth as Performance Measure; Conclusions; Disclosure; References; Chapter 3. Perceived Social-Environmental and Emotional Well-Being as a Benefit of Sustainable Tourism Products and Services; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; Benefits of Sustainable Consumption for Consumers; Consumers' Value Orientation; Research Method; Research Design and Procedure; Sample and Data Collection. Measures and Data AnalysisIndependent Variable; Moderating Variable; Dependent Variables; Findings; Manipulation Checks; Hypothesis Testing; Communication Effects; Interaction Effects; Discussion and Conclusions; Practical Implications; Limitations and Future Research; Acknowledgment; Disclosure; References; Chapter 4. Willingness-To-Pay Vs Actual Behavior: Sustainable Procurement at Festivals; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; Consumer WTP for 'Green' and Fair Trade Label Apparel; Influences on Environmental Behavior.
This volume presents twenty updated and new theories of travelers' decisions and behaviors. The volume describes the advances in theory construction and practical applications of theory in the disciplines of tourism, hospitality, leisure, and entertainment (THLE) research.
9781787563438 (electronic bk.) 178756343X (electronic bk.) 9781787563452 (Electronic book (EPUB format) 1787563456
9781787563452 Emerald Publishing
GBB994914 bnb
019050324 Uk
Tourism--Environmental aspects.
Climatic changes.
Climate Change
Climat--Changements.
climate change.
Tourism industry.
Service industries.
Social impact of environmental issues.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Industries--General.
Climatic changes.
Tourism--Environmental aspects.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
G155.A1
338.4791
910
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; About the Volume Editors; List of Contributors; Editorial Review Board; Foreword: Embracing the Fundamental Shift in Tourism Science from Relationships to Outcomes; Bad Science Practices in Tourism Science; Good Science Practices in Tourism Science; References; Editorial: Contemporary Challenges of Climate Change, Sustainable Tourism Consumption, and Destination Competitiveness; Introduction to Outline the Debate. Overview of Articles and Points of Departure for the Interrelationships Between Climate Change, Sustainable Consumption, and Destination CompetitivenessReferences; Chapter 1. 'Sommerfrische' in Times of Climate Change: A Qualitative Analysis of Historical and Recent Perceptions of the Term; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; The Term Sommerfrische (Summer Freshness); Historical Development of Sommerfrische; Influencing Factors and Impact of Climate Change on Travel Behavior in Summer; Findings Based on Literature Review; Method; Results of the Focus Groups. Results from Focus Group with ResidentsResults from Focus Group with Experts; Comparison of Results of the Two Focus Groups; Discussion and Conclusion; Attributes of Sommerfrische at the Present Time; Relevance of the Results for Future Research Activities; Acknowledgment; Disclosure; References; Chapter 2. Antecedents to the Performances of Mountain Ropeway Companies: Empirical Evidence for Switzerland; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; Methodology; Methodology and Data; Methodology; Data; The Model; Dependent Variables; Firm-specific Factors; Meteorological Data. Infrastructure InformationMarket-Specific Factors; Variables Not Included in the Models; Results; Cash Flow Return as a Measure of Performance; Degree of Self-Financing as a Measure of Performance; Revenue Growth as Performance Measure; Conclusions; Disclosure; References; Chapter 3. Perceived Social-Environmental and Emotional Well-Being as a Benefit of Sustainable Tourism Products and Services; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; Benefits of Sustainable Consumption for Consumers; Consumers' Value Orientation; Research Method; Research Design and Procedure; Sample and Data Collection. Measures and Data AnalysisIndependent Variable; Moderating Variable; Dependent Variables; Findings; Manipulation Checks; Hypothesis Testing; Communication Effects; Interaction Effects; Discussion and Conclusions; Practical Implications; Limitations and Future Research; Acknowledgment; Disclosure; References; Chapter 4. Willingness-To-Pay Vs Actual Behavior: Sustainable Procurement at Festivals; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; Consumer WTP for 'Green' and Fair Trade Label Apparel; Influences on Environmental Behavior.
This volume presents twenty updated and new theories of travelers' decisions and behaviors. The volume describes the advances in theory construction and practical applications of theory in the disciplines of tourism, hospitality, leisure, and entertainment (THLE) research.
9781787563438 (electronic bk.) 178756343X (electronic bk.) 9781787563452 (Electronic book (EPUB format) 1787563456
9781787563452 Emerald Publishing
GBB994914 bnb
019050324 Uk
Tourism--Environmental aspects.
Climatic changes.
Climate Change
Climat--Changements.
climate change.
Tourism industry.
Service industries.
Social impact of environmental issues.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Industries--General.
Climatic changes.
Tourism--Environmental aspects.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
G155.A1
338.4791
910