Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism and Hospitality Practices

Vipin Nadda (University of Sunderland in London, UK), Faithfull Gonzo (University of Sunderland in London, UK), Ravinder Batta (Shimla University, India), and Amit Sharma (Shimla University, India)

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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781668467961

ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668467978

EISBN13: 9781668467985

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6796-1

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Sustainable tourism should not be limited to environmental preservation; the sociocultural and economic sides should also be considered. There is a need for an integrated approach recognizing the resources, facilities, and infrastructures that are interrelated with the social, cultural, and natural environment. Community development becomes a reality only by merging the principles of sustainability with growth objectives. Even though investments in environmentally friendly infrastructure and related services are fundamental, there is a need to address gender inequalities, exploitation, and commercialization of culture. Further, there is a need to prioritize the link between tourism and poverty reduction.

Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism and Hospitality Practices explores various viable strategies for the adoption of sustainable approaches that can eventually boost economic growth and poverty reduction all over the world. Covering topics such as international tourism, sustainable development, and tourism reinforcement, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for business leaders and managers, students and educators of higher education, community leaders, government officials, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Ecotourism
Green Marketing Applications
Hospitality Industry
International Tourism
Resident Acceptance of Tourism
Resident Perception of Tourism
Sustainable Development
Tea Tourism
Tourism Development
Tourism Reinforcement

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Vipin Nadda is a competent, conscientious and motivated academic professional driven with well organized team spirit and goal oriented approach. Nadda is currently serving as Lecturer and Programme Manager (Postgraduate-tourism & Hospitality) with University of Sunderland in London. A science graduate with MBA (Marketing), MTA (Tourism) and PhD(Tourism Management), Nadda has more than fifteen years of Experience in academics and Industry. Besides this, also published two books and presented papers in various international seminars and Global conferences. Nadda also freelances as ‘Education development consultant’ for University of East London, Glyndwr University,Anglia Ruskin University, Director of studies for PhD with Cardiff Metropolitan University UK, ‘Member of Academic Council’ and Chief Examiner for Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, London. As an experienced academician, Nadda has been Lecturing a variety of courses ranging from Marketing, HR in ‘Business and Management’ to ‘International Tourism and Hospitality Management’ in the UK as well as overseas.

Faithfull Gonzo is an innovative and ambitious individual with a high level of expertise within the hospitality, events and tourism industry. Before transitioning into academia, she has worked for large organisations such as Marriott Hotels. She successfully completed doctoral level research which focused on rural tourism development and poverty alleviation. Also graduated with a Master of Arts degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management and a BA (honours) degree in Events Management and Hospitality Management. Has a passion and experience in teaching Hospitality, Tourism and Events management. She is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Events Management at the University of West London. She has also worked in various academic institutions such as the University of Sunderland in London where she was a programme coordinator for Tourism and Hospitality Programme. She is an external evaluator for Malta Further and Higher Education Authority and an external examiner for North-West University South Africa. She has been lecturing on a variety of courses ranging from Events, International Tourism and Hospitality Management in the UK.

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