TY - BOOK AU - Fayos-Solà, Eduardo AU - Cooper, Chris TI - The future of tourism: : innovation and sustainability SN - 9783319899404 AV - G156.5.S87 F888 2019 CY - Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019. KW - Electronic commerce KW - Knowledge management KW - Management information systems KW - Management KW - Public policy KW - Sustainable development KW - Tourism N1 - Introduction : innovation and the future of tourism — pt. 1. Tourism futures and the technological facets of innovation — pt. 2. Cultural paradigms and innovation — pt. 3.Tourism governance innovation N2 - This book presents the foundations for the future of tourism in a structured and detailed format. The who-is-who of tourism intelligence has collaborated to present a definitive blueprint for tourism reflecting the role of science, market institutions, and governance in its innovation and sustainability. The book adopts a comprehensive approach, exploring recent research and the latest developments in practice to inform the reader about instruments and actions that can shape a successful future for tourism. Broad in scope, the book incorporates the perspectives of leading tourism academics, as well as the views of tourism entrepreneurs, destination managers, government officials, and civil leaders. The book is divided into three parts, the first of which addresses the scientific facets of innovation, analyzing the challenges and opportunities that technology provides for organic and disruptive developments in tourism, which will shape its future. In turn, the second part examines socio-cultural paradigms - with a view to dismantling traditional barriers to innovation. It also explores the role of heritage and the ethics of inclusiveness as drivers for sustainable tourism. The third part investigates new ways and means in governance and policy making for tourism. It introduces advances such as strategic positioning, symbiotic partnerships, and innovative management, and closes by presenting governance frameworks for an inclusive and sustainable future of tourism ER -