Winter Tourism - Trends and Challenges (Hardcover)

Winter tourism has seen increased levels of investment in recent times, in an effort to reduce economic risk, address environmental concerns and adapt to the effects of global warming. New ski destinations are developing and merging with traditional ones to increase spatial distribution, while many established leading resorts are adapting their management models. Climate change adaptation processes are supported by the reduction of CO2 emissions and energy consumption in ski resorts. Current planning challenges include the increasing importance of scenic beauty, nature and sustainable development, as well as snow reliability, snow management and safety issues. Destination planning also requires an in-depth knowledge about ski tourists and their preferences regarding destination choice, which is impacted by many factors including the aging society, changing leisure time habits and new target markets such as China and India. This book is an essential reference for exploring these trends and the different approaches that are employed in the European Alpine region, North America, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. It: showcases best case examples and good practice regarding environmental management in ski areas; discusses current trends and adaption strategies in winter tourism, with reference to skiers' preferences; and analyses future challenges for the market. It is of particular relevance for academic researchers and practitioners working in tourism and hospitality, especially with a focus on winter destinations; and those interested in consumer behaviour, business and management, recreation, and sustainable tourism development.

General

Imprint:	Cabi Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Ulrike Proebstl-Haider • Harold Richins • Stefan Turk
Contributors:	Bruno Abegg • Coralie Achin • Emma Alegria • Wolfgang Arlt • THorvardur Arnason • Thomas Bausch • Mikolaj Bielanski
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	548
ISBN-13:	978-1-78639-520-7
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Tourism industry Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Sport & leisure industries
LSN:	1-78639-520-7
Barcode:	9781786395207

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