The tourism industry faces a pressing challenge - balancing economic growth with environmental preservation and social responsibility. Traditional tourism models often lead to environmental degradation, cultural homogenization, and economic disparities. Local communities are marginalized, and natural resources are depleted, threatening the industry's long-term sustainability. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the industry's vulnerability to external shocks, emphasizing the need for resilient and sustainable practices.

Dimensions of Regenerative Practices in Tourism and Hospitality offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges. The book provides practical guidelines for businesses and practitioners to adopt regenerative practices effectively by showcasing innovative and sustainable initiatives. It explores the role of local communities in shaping and benefiting from sustainable tourism, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders. Additionally, the book evaluates the environmental impact of different approaches within the industry and promotes ethical behavior, encouraging fair treatment of employees, communities, and cultural heritage.

This book serves as a unifying platform, bridging diverse interests and responsibilities in shaping the future of sustainable tourism and hospitality. Academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and advocates will find valuable insights, fostering a collective consciousness about their pivotal role in steering the industry toward a regenerative, sustainable, and community-centric future. With its interdisciplinary approach and real-world examples, the book is poised to become a cornerstone in the study of regenerative practices, propelling forward-thinking research agendas and influencing corporate strategies and government policies.

Coverage:

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

Community Collaboration
Community Empowerment
Community Perspectives
Cultural Preservation
Ecotourism
Environmental Stewardship
Local Engagement
Regenerative Practices
Responsible Tourism
Social Inclusivity
Sustainability
Sustainable Hospitality
Tourism
Transformative Tourism
Visitor Experience

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Editor/Author Biographies

Pankaj Kumar Tyagi is an accomplished academician, researcher, and consultant. He is presently working as Professor at Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. Dr. Tyagi is an alumnus of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (Central University) and Kurukshetra University. He has more than 21 years of experience in the industry, teaching, training, consultancy, and expertise in destination management, travel process and disruptive technologies. He has published over 40 research papers in international journals indexed in the quality database and authored/edited 12 books. He is a reviewer for many international journals in tourism, management, and technology.

Vipin Nadda is working as Lecturer and Programme Manager (Postgraduate-Tourism & Hospitality) with University of Sunderland in London. Some of his previous responsibilities involved Lecturer for tourism and hospitality management at Oxford House College, London and Kurukshetra University in India. He also freelance as 'consultant' for University of East London, Confederation of tourism and Hospitality, Anglia Ruskin University, BPP University and Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has more than twenty years of experience in education, Industry and research and besides PhD in tourism, also written book Chapters, published two books and attended and presented papers in various international conferences/seminars. As an experienced academician, he has been Lecturing/teaching a variety of subjects ranging from, Strategic tourism development, Destination branding, global tourism, sustainable tourism development, hospitality management studies, Tourism Marketing and International Hospitality Marketing, Marketing strategy, International business environment, Applied Research Methods, supervising MBA, MSc, and PhD Dissertation projects in UK as well as overseas. Dr. Nadda has been also actively involved in development of Programme at different awarding bodies. He has been working with confederation of tourism and hospitality awarding body based at London as an exam board member, external examiner and assessor for last seven years and has helped to develop level-5/6 qualifications for them which are Ofqual recognised and delivered globally. Also, developed level-5/6 qualifications for global examination board, University of East London and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate tourism and hospitality qualifications for University of Sunderland. He has international exposure having taught students from various nationalities which evidences his adaptability, diversity and multi-levelled skills.

Kannapat Kankaew is currently an Assistant Professor at Burapha University International College. He received Doctor of Public Administration majoring in Human Resources Management. Before his 12 years as an academic professional, he worked in the aviation industry for over 10 years. He has published and participated in International Conferences reputed journals. He also published chapters in edited books, being a books editor, and examiner for Ph.D. and Master students in both national and international institutions. And he was dedicated as an editorial board, associate editor, and reviewer for various domestic and international journals.

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