Culture and Tourism in a Smart, Globalized, and Sustainable World

by Vicky Katsoni
Culture and Tourism in a Smart, Globalized, and Sustainable World
Author: Vicky Katsoni
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 771
Release: 2021-06-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030724697
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This book gathers the proceedings of the 7th International Conference, with the theme “Culture and Tourism in a Smart, Globalized and Sustainable World,” held on Hydra Island, Greece, on June 17–19, 2020, published with the support of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism. Highlighting the contributions made by numerous writers to the advancement of tourism research, this book presents a critical academic discourse on sustainable practices in the smart tourism context, improving readers’ understanding of, and stimulating future debates in, this critical area. In addition to the knowledge economy and the concept of smart destinations, the book addresses new modes of tourism management and development, as well as emerging technologies, including location-based services, the Internet of things, smart cities, mobile services, gamification, digital collections and the virtual visitor, social media, social networking, and augmented reality.

Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality in a Smart and Sustainable World

by Vicky Katsoni
Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality in a Smart and Sustainable World
Author: Vicky Katsoni
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2023-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3031268296
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This book features the second volume of the proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT). Held at the Syros Island in Greece in September 2022, the conference's lead theme was ‘Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality in a Smart and Sustainable World’. With a full appreciation of the contributions made by numerous writers toward the progress in tourism research, this book presents a critical academic discourse on sustainable practices in a smart tourism context, stimulating future debates and advancing knowledge and understanding in this critical area of knowledge. It also puts emphasis on the knowledge economy and smart destinations notion. It enacts new modes of tourism management and development and presents chapters on emerging technologies, such as location-based services, Internet of Things, smart cities, mobile services, gamification, digital collections and the virtual visitor, social media, social networking, and augmented reality

Sustainable Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurial Venture Tourism and Regional Development

by Masouras, Andreas
Sustainable Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurial Venture Tourism and Regional Development
Author: Masouras, Andreas
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2023-04-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1668460572
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Tourism entrepreneurship is a social and economic process that is encouraged by national systems. Entrepreneurs must be able to act strategically and develop competencies to handle procedures as well as ensure their communication with customers and partners is appropriate. The implementation of automated services and web technologies in tourism is also an issue that small firms must consider in relation to large enterprises. Further study on the best practices for entrepreneurs in the tourism sector is required. Sustainable Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurial Venture Tourism and Regional Development considers current trends in tourism entrepreneurship from different countries all over the world and considers how entrepreneurship functions in varying countries. The book also defines the concept of entrepreneur tourism and sustainable growth. Covering topics such as consumer behavior, hospitality, social media, and tourism management, this reference work is ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, industry professionals, managers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management for Complex Work Environments

by Belias, Dimitrios
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management for Complex Work Environments
Author: Belias, Dimitrios
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2024-07-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:
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Navigating the complexities of organizational behavior and human resource management can be daunting in today's fast-paced workplaces. The ever-changing landscape, driven by technological advancements and evolving employee expectations, challenges professionals and academics alike. Many struggle to fully grasp and adapt to these shifts, which can lead to low employee engagement, ineffective leadership, and ethical dilemmas. What is needed now is a comprehensive solution that provides insights and strategies to address these challenges head-on. Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management for Complex Work Environments takes on this role, and delves into critical topics such as leadership, employee well-being, team dynamics, and ethical decision-making. By exploring these subjects, readers gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of modern workplaces and how to navigate them effectively. The book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable insights applied in real-world scenarios. It is a valuable resource for professionals looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in organizational behavior and human resource management.

Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and Sustainability

by Vicky Katsoni
Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and Sustainability
Author: Vicky Katsoni
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783030039097
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This book explores the latest developments in the field of smart tourism, focusing in particular on the important cultural and sustainability synergies that have emerged during the digital era. The aim is to elucidate how ICTs can promote innovation and creativity in the tourism and leisure sector in ways that take into account cultural and social responsibilities, foster sustainable tourism management, and enhance cultural tourism, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. The book is based on the proceedings of the Fifth International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT), attended by academics and industry practitioners from cultural, heritage, communication, and innovational tourism backgrounds, and is edited in collaboration with IACuDiT. It will have broad appeal to professionals from academia, industry, government, and other organizations who wish to learn about novel perspectives in the fields of tourism, travel, hospitality, culture and heritage, leisure, and sports within the context of a knowledge society and smart economy in which sustainability is becoming ever more important.

Tourism, Culture and Heritage in a Smart Economy

by Vicky Katsoni
Tourism, Culture and Heritage in a Smart Economy
Author: Vicky Katsoni
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2017-02-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319477323
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This book explores the ways in which information and communication technologies (ICTs) offer a powerful tool for the development of smart tourism. Numerous examples are presented from across the entire spectrum of cultural and heritage tourism, including art, innovations in museum interpretation and collections management, cross-cultural visions, gastronomy, film tourism, dark tourism, sports tourism, and wine tourism. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the smart destinations concept and a knowledge economy driven by innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. New modes of tourism management are described, and tourism products, services, and strategies for the stimulation of economic innovation and promotion of knowledge transfer are outlined. The potential of diverse emerging ICTs in this context is clearly explained, covering location-based services, internet of things, smart cities, mobile services, gamification, digital collections and the virtual visitor, social media, social networking, and augmented reality. The book is edited in collaboration with the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT) and includes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Cultural and Digital Tourism.