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This book hopes to stimulate discussion about how entrepreneurship
and innovation contribute to growing inequalities in territories.
This will help bridge the gap between research and practice on the
role of territory dynamics and regional development. The book
begins by examining the growing inequality in regions, which has
resulted in lagging economic development. The need to shift current
economic policy towards spatial inequality through harnessing the
innovative capabilities of regions is examined. The book puts forth
a case for reversing the inequality that is evident in lagging
regions as a way to reinvigorate territories. The book should
appeal to researchers, policy makers, business leaders and the
general public interested in territorial dynamics and development.
Tourism can take many different forms and types but increasingly it
is viewed as one of the most innovative industries. This book
showcases the innovations in tourism through a creativity,
sustainability and technology perspective. Tourism Innovation:
Technology, Sustainability and Creativity addresses the growing use
and importance of tourism innovation in society. Readers of this
book will gain a global perspective on how the tourism industry is
changing and taking advantage of emerging technologies, which will
help them to foresee potential changes in the industry and plan for
the future. Tourism innovation is defi ned as innovating in a
cost-effi cient manner by taking into account the available
resources. Most of the focus on tourism innovation has been on
developing countries but it is also used by companies in other
locations. This book explores the way in which tourism innovation
differs from other types of innovation and offers a creative
solution to issues about sustainability and the circular economy.
In this vein, it includes chapters addressing issues related to the
following but not limited subjects: co-creation in innovation,
social issues in innovation, leadership and innovation, forms of
innovation, government innovation and innovation research. This
book is suitable for tourism industry professionals, researchers
and policy experts who are interested in how innovation is embedded
in the tourism industry.
This book hopes to stimulate discussion about how entrepreneurship
and innovation contribute to growing inequalities in territories.
This will help bridge the gap between research and practice on the
role of territory dynamics and regional development. The book
begins by examining the growing inequality in regions, which has
resulted in lagging economic development. The need to shift current
economic policy towards spatial inequality through harnessing the
innovative capabilities of regions is examined. The book puts forth
a case for reversing the inequality that is evident in lagging
regions as a way to reinvigorate territories. The book should
appeal to researchers, policy makers, business leaders and the
general public interested in territorial dynamics and development.
This book examines the major economic challenges associated with
the sustainability of public pensions, specifically demographic
change, labor-market relations, and risk sharing. The issue of
public pensions occupies the political and economic agendas of many
major governments in the world. International organizations such as
the World Bank and the OECD warn that the economic changes driven
by an aging society negatively affects the sustainability of
pension systems. This book analyzes different global public pension
systems to offer policies, methods and tools for sustainable public
pensions. Real case studies from France, Sweden, Latin America,
Algeria, USA and Mexico are featured.
Tourism can take many different forms and types but increasingly it
is viewed as one of the most innovative industries. This book
showcases the innovations in tourism through a creativity,
sustainability and technology perspective. Tourism Innovation:
Technology, Sustainability and Creativity addresses the growing use
and importance of tourism innovation in society. Readers of this
book will gain a global perspective on how the tourism industry is
changing and taking advantage of emerging technologies, which will
help them to foresee potential changes in the industry and plan for
the future. Tourism innovation is defi ned as innovating in a
cost-effi cient manner by taking into account the available
resources. Most of the focus on tourism innovation has been on
developing countries but it is also used by companies in other
locations. This book explores the way in which tourism innovation
differs from other types of innovation and offers a creative
solution to issues about sustainability and the circular economy.
In this vein, it includes chapters addressing issues related to the
following but not limited subjects: co-creation in innovation,
social issues in innovation, leadership and innovation, forms of
innovation, government innovation and innovation research. This
book is suitable for tourism industry professionals, researchers
and policy experts who are interested in how innovation is embedded
in the tourism industry.
This book examines the sports industry as a broad business and
economic sector with an enormous influence on regional economic
development. Covering topics such as sports economics, financing
sports organizations, sustainability management in sports, sports
tourism and doping among athletes, this book provides a timely
collection of research and best practices in the areas of sports
management and policy. Sports activity is a rapidly growing and
evolving industry, offering numerous business opportunities--from
the manufacturing of sporting equipment and activity at gyms and
sports centers to revenue from sporting events and sport tourism.
In order for the varied businesses across the sport industry,
whether public or private, to be successful, proper management
strategies and policies must be in place. This includes the
knowledge of the industry, strategic planning, sector analysis,
quality management and sustainable (economic and environmental) use
of resources. Featuring case examples from several countries,
including Spain, Turkey, Uruguay, Portugal, and Italy, this volume
provides international perspectives on a wide spectrum of
managerial issues across this dynamic industry.
This book examines the sports industry as a broad business and
economic sector with an enormous influence on regional economic
development. Covering topics such as sports economics, financing
sports organizations, sustainability management in sports, sports
tourism and doping among athletes, this book provides a timely
collection of research and best practices in the areas of sports
management and policy. Sports activity is a rapidly growing and
evolving industry, offering numerous business opportunities--from
the manufacturing of sporting equipment and activity at gyms and
sports centers to revenue from sporting events and sport tourism.
In order for the varied businesses across the sport industry,
whether public or private, to be successful, proper management
strategies and policies must be in place. This includes the
knowledge of the industry, strategic planning, sector analysis,
quality management and sustainable (economic and environmental) use
of resources. Featuring case examples from several countries,
including Spain, Turkey, Uruguay, Portugal, and Italy, this volume
provides international perspectives on a wide spectrum of
managerial issues across this dynamic industry.
Featuring case studies from the industrial and tourism sectors,
this book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the effect
of total quality management on business and innovation strategies.
The principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) have been widely
researched and analyzed as an essential tool for businesses to
compete in a globalized economy. This book presents the latest
research on the applications of TQM across different functions such
as customer service, human resources management and cost control.
It demonstrates how the utilization of TQM tools, such as the
SERVQUAL model, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), High
Involvement Practices (HIWP) and the EFQM excellence model, impacts
a firm's performance, enhances productivity and innovation and
reduces cost, thereby allowing them to compete more effectively in
the global market. Building on the extensive literature on the
relationship between TQM and business performance, the authors
argue that quality acts as a powerful competitive tool that
companies should embrace in their corporate strategy. By promoting
activities that result in greater efficiency, improved control and
management of the organization (internal quality), firms can
achieve significant improvement in customer satisfaction, employee
satisfaction, social impact and business results (external quality)
and exceed expectations in these areas.
This book aims to contribute to the literature and aid in
developing a theoretical and practical framework in the area of
health and wellness tourism. With contributions and research from
different countries using a practical approach, this book is an
essential source for students, researchers and managers in the
health and wellness tourism industry. Recently, there has been an
increased interest in health and wellness due to greater life
expectancy, aging populations, increasing levels of stress among
others. In this context, the concepts of health, wellness, beauty,
relaxation, and tourism can be combined to satisfy the needs of
people seeking better quality-of-life. This has given rise to
health and wellness tourism, a new market segment that contributes
to employment and economic growth in the new economy. Health and
wellness tourism involves two aspects: therapeutics, which seeks to
cure certain diseases; and relaxation and leisure. As an
alternative to traditional tourism, health and wellness tourism
provides a new means of achieving regional and local development
from a demographic, social, environmental and economic
point-of-view. It contributes to tourist destinations' economic
growth, acting as a pillar to support other complementary
activities. In short, health and wellness tourism contributes to
employment growth and regional wealth, contributes to tourism
seasonality, promotes quality in tourism destinations, helps create
new tourist services with high value, promotes establishment of
international cooperation networks, and yields a number of
additional benefits. Featuring a variety of programs and
initiatives from different regions, with an emphasis on thermal and
thalassotherapy establishments, this volume sheds light on this
emerging market segment and its implications for economic and
policy development.
This book examines the ways in which quality management methods,
tools, and practices help improve an organization's performance and
achieve sustainable competitive advantages. This volume includes
quality techniques and tools such as the EFQM Model, SERVPERF
model, E-S-Qual scale and the ISO 9001 certification and provide a
wide variety of empirical studies in different economic sectors. In
the current economic environment, characterized by economic turmoil
and fierce competition, quality management has become a key
strategy for organizations to overcome today's challenges.
Organizations benefits from implementing quality management systems
by following two approaches. First, they implement quality
practices aimed at ensuring customer satisfaction by considering
consumer expectations and establishing strategies accordingly.
Second, organizations improve processes by establishing efficient
and effective process management systems that improve productivity,
lower costs, reduce unnecessary expenses, eliminate all non-value
added activities, and ultimately maximize excellence and customer
satisfaction. Quality management thereby provides tools,
techniques, and methods for continuous process improvement in both
the professional and academic worlds, which, when implemented by
organizations in times of crisis, enable more effective
administration of activities undertaken by managers. Containing
contributions from various academics and scholars, this new book
provides cutting edge research, methods and techniques providing a
reference manual for academics, scholars, practitioners and
policy-makers.
This book aims to contribute to the literature and aid in
developing a theoretical and practical framework in the area of
health and wellness tourism. With contributions and research from
different countries using a practical approach, this book is an
essential source for students, researchers and managers in the
health and wellness tourism industry. Recently, there has been an
increased interest in health and wellness due to greater life
expectancy, aging populations, increasing levels of stress among
others. In this context, the concepts of health, wellness, beauty,
relaxation, and tourism can be combined to satisfy the needs of
people seeking better quality-of-life. This has given rise to
health and wellness tourism, a new market segment that contributes
to employment and economic growth in the new economy. Health and
wellness tourism involves two aspects: therapeutics, which seeks to
cure certain diseases; and relaxation and leisure. As an
alternative to traditional tourism, health and wellness tourism
provides a new means of achieving regional and local development
from a demographic, social, environmental and economic
point-of-view. It contributes to tourist destinations' economic
growth, acting as a pillar to support other complementary
activities. In short, health and wellness tourism contributes to
employment growth and regional wealth, contributes to tourism
seasonality, promotes quality in tourism destinations, helps create
new tourist services with high value, promotes establishment of
international cooperation networks, and yields a number of
additional benefits. Featuring a variety of programs and
initiatives from different regions, with an emphasis on thermal and
thalassotherapy establishments, this volume sheds light on this
emerging market segment and its implications for economic and
policy development.
Featuring case studies from the industrial and tourism sectors,
this book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the effect
of total quality management on business and innovation strategies.
The principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) have been widely
researched and analyzed as an essential tool for businesses to
compete in a globalized economy. This book presents the latest
research on the applications of TQM across different functions such
as customer service, human resources management and cost control.
It demonstrates how the utilization of TQM tools, such as the
SERVQUAL model, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), High
Involvement Practices (HIWP) and the EFQM excellence model, impacts
a firm s performance, enhances productivity and innovation and
reduces cost, thereby allowing them to compete more effectively in
the global market. Building on the extensive literature on the
relationship between TQM and business performance, the authors
argue that quality acts as a powerful competitive tool that
companies should embrace in their corporate strategy. By promoting
activities that result in greater efficiency, improved control and
management of the organization (internal quality), firms can
achieve significant improvement in customer satisfaction, employee
satisfaction, social impact and business results (external quality)
and exceed expectations in these areas."
Religious studies and research have gained a lot of interest and
attention from researchers, policy makers, and practitioners over
the last few years, but the socio-economic impacts have not been
explored. Taking into account the profound economic impact the
tourism and hospitality industries can have on regions and cities
around the world, further research in this area is critical to
analyze the extent of such impact and the ramifications that are
associated with it. The Handbook of Research on Socio-Economic
Impacts of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage is a pivotal reference
source that provides vital research on the social and economic
factors in faith-based journeys. While highlighting topics such as
tourist spending, spiritual tourism, and local development, this
publication explores religious tourism in the middle age, as well
as the methods of modern religious tourism. This book is ideally
designed for business managers, cultural preservationists,
academicians, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and
upper-level students seeking current research on religious tourism
and its socio-economic impacts.
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