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In this compilation, the authors analyze how urban sustainability characteristics influence tourists when choosing a destination. Using a survey-based comparative analysis between Quebec City and Bordeaux, we assess tourists' sensitivity to economic, environmental, social and cultural indicators of urban sustainability. The results suggest the relevance of using online and social media to improve tourists' awareness of the multidimensional nature of urban sustainability, while attracting younger and well-informed visitors.The formation of the working class in Catalonia bears a clear migratory imprint. In the second half of the 20th century migrant workers came from the south of Spain, and in the last 15 years they have come from non-European countries. This compilation aims to determine to what extent older migrants identify with newer migrants by comparing two Catalan working-class areas with a markedly different politics of memory, and showing how this affects possibilities of identification between old and new migrants.The next chapter proposes the Country Reputation Kaleidoscope Model (CRepK Model) as a theoretic-methodological framework using the case of Brazil, based on empirical evidences. The purpose of this cross-disciplinary research is to advance into the evolution of country reputation theory.The Scandinavian Bronze Age started quite rapidly in around 1750 BC, and is marked by three simultaneous events: importation of bronze from the east Mediterranean region, export of amber from southeast Sweden to the eastern Mediterranean region, and the carving of pictures of big ships on bedrock and boulders in southern Scandinavia. In this collection, the authors summarize and update available data, especially the data from southern Sweden.Following this, a study describes the short-term mapping of urban areas in Prague and its closest surroundings from 1984 to 2017. Mapping was carried out using a number of Landsat images that employ spectral information from base bands and other information on vegetation indices, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalized Difference Moisture Index (NDMI) and Modified Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index (MSAVI), and also land surface temperatures.Over the last few years, Tuscany has been strongly characterized by a number of economic events and operations where globalization has been one of the main drivers. Several local firms are attempting to survive in the global market, with the strategic plan to offer products and services that reinforce their specialization. They maintain a strong local identity with the history, tradition and local knowledge embedded in the Region while striving to gain an international relevance. The authors aim to address whether preserving the cultural heritage of the Tuscan Region as an outstanding resource for sustainable development could be the leading driver for the next future economic success.The authors go on to tell the story of the iconography of the Infant Jesus of Prague and the strong devotion that characterizes it and has changed the history of the city. In addition to the classical representation of the blessing Jesus, usually in the arms of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, there is that of the Infant Jesus of Prague, of which a strong devotion spread in Bohemia in 1600. The origin of this small, 45 cm-high wax statue and the name of the artist who created it is unknown.The closing article points out that the authors of the most comprehensive monographs on the prehistory of Cyprus almost completely ignored its northwestern part. However, this area, judging from the results of both earlier and recent research, cannot be considered terra inhabitata, since it was settled at least from the Late Neolithic period to the end of the Bronze Age. The authors suggest that these deficiencies mislead the potential reader, especially less familiar with archaeology of the island.

Exploring Cities and Countries of the World. Volume 2 first provides a brief overview of Pakistani history, culture and economy, particularly providing insight on the cultural diversity of the country in terms of language, food, religion, arts, gender orientation and family structure. The authors analyse spatial and temporal urban expansion in the medium-sized city of Coimbra in Southern Europe during a ten-year period. A better understanding of these dynamics may be a helpful contribution to the planning and organisation of local human activities for sustainable urban development. Street food in Italy, born many centuries ago, is discussed in the context of its cultural implications, along with advice for choosing healthier and more sustainable options. Some typical cakes such as the cassata and the pastiera are described, along with some considerations for bakery products of the future. The authors also analyze and discuss public policies of gastronomy actors focused on local cuisine, highlighting that policies of this nature consider that sustainable tourism can represent a considerable instrument of social strength and economic development. The relationship between gastronomy and destination brands is also examined, expanding these reflections by contextualizing gastronomy in Minas Gerais. Subsequently, the status of science research in Singapore is described, along with the crucial role this has played in making Singapore a model for sustainable development.

This edited volume consists of six chapters that describe the culture, lifestyle, and perspectives of people living all over the world, as well as the design of urban spaces, historical city centers, and tourist destinations. Chapter One offers an ethnography of the social attitudes, small-scale economies, political constructs and technological adaptions of hillside families in southeastern Haiti. Chapter Two analyzes the ways in which senior museum administrators in Italy respond to falling attendance from a branding perspective. Chapter Three presents the challenges encountered while developing design strategies for historical city centers and construction projects over two case studies. Chapter Four discusses narration as a design methodology as well as a means of representation and presents examples of proposed urban design projects for five different cities. Chapter Five describes how the people in Costa Rica perceive edible flowers, if and how they consume them, how they buy them and how much they are acquainted with possible health risks associated with their consumption. Finally, Chapter Six focuses on the need to change governance strategies of tourist destinations due to globalization and technological development and proposes a methodological framework to responsibly manage stakeholders involved in tourism destinations.

This book contains seven chapters exploring the cities and countries of the world, including commentary on modern issues. Chapter One explores the effects of Korea-ASEAN cooperation in a modern era of competition between the US and China. Chapter two reviews the institutionalization of SDGs and CSR policies in Estonia. Chapter Three proposes a new method for conservation and management of the Iranian literature through literary tourism and film-induced tourism. Chapter Four looks at influencing factors of rural community involvement in tourism development in the Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia. Chapter Fives reviews sustainable tourism through niche tourism, specifically through the lens of tea and coffee tourism in African destinations. Chapter Six reviews the question of what affected South Korea’s behaviors in hosting the Olympic Games. Chapter Seven reviews methods to improve youths’ entrepreneurial abilities to strengthen the future of Finland.

This volume includes six chapters that explore the cities and countries of the world. Chapter 1 presents an analysis of Latvian cities, demonstrating how contemporary urban spaces promote unique and functionally diverse living environments. Chapter 2 aims to provide a humanitarian logistics solution to address food insecurity among Venezuelan migrants in the Surquillo district by locating food facilities, given the vulnerability of agents within the territory. Chapter 3 examines a new mobility system being developed in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chapter 4 explores how fuzzy systems can support various aspects of the industry, including destination planning, demand forecasting, travel behavior modeling, and personalized service delivery. Chapter 5 investigates stakeholder engagement in sustainable tourism development (STD) in Arbaminch, Ethiopia and its vicinity. Finally, chapter 6 aims to analyze the relationship between destination attractiveness, holiday experience, and revisit intention within the context of sustainable and education tourism among tourists at Bandung Zoo and Lembang Park and Zoo.