Zero Waste Strategies for Tourism Destinations
As tourism continues to expand, destinations face a growing challenge: supporting economic development while protecting the natural, cultural and environmental resources that attract visitors in the first place. Zero Waste Strategies for Tourism Destinations edited by Kuldeep Singh, Amrik Singh and A. K. Haghi, explores practical approaches to reducing waste and improving environmental performance across the tourism and hospitality sector.
The book examines how zero-waste principles can be integrated into tourism destinations, hospitality services and destination management, bringing together research and case studies on food waste, plastic and e-waste, hazardous waste, eco-friendly hospitality, sustainable cruise tourism, renewable energy and green marketing. A key strength is its emphasis on practical, policy-driven solutions showing how policymakers, communities and tourism businesses can work together toward more responsible tourism development.
Key Features
- Zero-waste strategies for tourism destinations and hospitality services
- Practical case studies in sustainable waste management
- Coverage of food, plastic, e-waste and hazardous waste
- Digital technologies and renewable energy in sustainable tourism
- Green marketing and eco-friendly hospitality practices
- Rural, coastal and cruise tourism sustainability
- Policy, community and industry approaches to responsible tourism
Who Should Read This Book?
Policymakers, tourism and hospitality professionals, educators, researchers and students in tourism management, sustainability studies and environmental management.
About the Editors
Dr. Kuldeep Singh is Assistant Professor at the Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, Haryana, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Tourism and has published more than 60 research articles, currently serving as book series editor for Emerald, Bentham, IGI, Routledge and CABI.
Dr. Amrik Singh is Professor and Head, recognized among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University and the Top 5% Scientists globally by the SciRank Global Scientific Index. He has published more than 180 Scopus-indexed papers.
A. K. Haghi is a retired professor and research associate at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, with a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences. He has authored or edited more than 1,500 publications, with over 4,600 citations.
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DOI: 10.2174/97988988168101260101