Handbook for Sustainable Tourism Practitioners

This thoroughly revised Handbook builds on the success of the first edition to provide an up-to-date toolkit for tackling the practical challenges of integrating sustainability into tourism. Offering how-to tools and step-by-step guidance, new and updated chapters combine academic insight with extensive professional experience to outline the best practices for sustainable tourism planning, development and operation.New chapters cover topics such as collaborative management partnerships, nature positive approaches for the private sector, holistic guide training and protocols to evaluate tourism projects. From actionable insights on advancing sustainability in resorts and major travel companies to practical steps towards accessible tourism, this second edition draws on novel case studies and new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to present the latest strategies for furthering sustainable travel.This updated Handbook is a vital resource for sustainable tourism practitioners and agencies commissioning sustainable tourism assignments. It will also benefit scholars and students of tourism studies, particularly those investigating practical methodologies for creating sustainable tourism experiences.