Switched on

Switched on
Author:
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2003
Genre: Renewable energy sources
ISBN: 9280723308

This handbook contains information on a wide range of renewable energy technologies that can be used by tourism businesses as they attempt to integrate energy efficiency into tourism related policies. It serves as a guide for tourism businesses to learn about the opportunities and benefits of renewable energy, what questions to ask suppliers on system configuration and design, and how to select reliable suppliers.

Supply Chain Management of Tourism Towards Sustainability

Supply Chain Management of Tourism Towards Sustainability
Author: Kullapa Soratana
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2020-09-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030582256

This book discusses applied life cycle and supply chain management approaches for the sustainable development of tourism in Asian countries. The book describes the current state of the tourism industry in Asia from a perspective of sustainability, and analyzes the trade-offs between the three pillars of sustainability (environment, society, economy) as they pertain to the implementation of sustainable tourism. In 5 chapters, this book offers guidance for students, researchers and corporations interested in applying sustainability in tourism related activities. Chapter 1 introduces readers to the life cycle and supply chain approaches to driving sustainable development in tourism, and discusses the need for these strategies in the face of current issues with the tourism industry in Asia. Chapter 2 provides more details on the role of life cycle approaches in the sustainable development of tourism, including proper practices and implications. Chapter 3 presents how knowledge and best practices among stakeholders in the tourism sector can be shared. Chapter 4 discusses how promoting sustainable tourism can improve tourists' experience, and chapter 5 concludes the book by addressing how life cycle and supply chain approaches can be used together for tourism enterprises.