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Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events: Fundamentals and Practical Approaches
Author(s): Dimitri Lera (Author), Michel Mason (Author)
- Publisher: Kogan Page
- Publication Date: 3 Dec. 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 344 pages
- ISBN-10: 1398620173
- ISBN-13: 9781398620179
Book Description
Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events provides undergraduate students with the theory and practical steps for actioning sustainable strategies.
This textbook is ideal for undergraduates studying sustainability as part of their Tourism, Hospitality and Events degrees. It is a comprehensive and accessible guide for implementing sustainable practices in tourism, hospitality and events businesses, and includes chapters on:
– Eradicating plastic packaging and minimizing food wastage
– Creating low-carbon menus with local food sourcing strategies
– Other key concepts such as the circular economy, regenerative hospitality and carbon neutrality
With practical insights from the authors’ experiences of working in sustainability and the travel and events industries, Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events will empower a new generation of professionals to prioritize environmental and social responsibility in their decision-making processes. In-text learning features include learning outcomes, best practice tips from industry leaders and reflective questions and exercises to help students apply sustainability theory to practice. Online resources include PowerPoint lecturer slides and additional real-world examples.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Lera and Mason address a complex problem with clarity and candour. It is no mean feat to gather all of the factors that challenge us all in hospitality and put them into a concise and actionable fashion.” ―
Sally Beck, General Manager, Royal Lancaster London, UK“This is a very timely book, written in an accessible style, enriched with real-world examples, reflective questions and engaging activities. It is a valuable resource and introduction to sustainability in tourism, hospitality and events.” ―
Alexander Trupp, Guest Professor, University of Innsbruck, Austria“For anyone committed to the future of travel and hospitality,
Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events by Lera and Mason is an essential resource. This guide skilfully combines useful theory with practical strategies, making the important idea of sustainability in tourism both clear and urgent. It goes beyond lofty ideals to offer a straightforward plan for adopting ethical and profitable practices in tourism. This book is not only important to read; it serves as an inspiring call to action that encourages readers to lead the way in creating a more responsible and resilient tourism industry for future generations.” ― Professor Walter Leal, Chair of Climate Change Management, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany“A book that combines international real-world examples with the latest concepts and theories. It offers valuable insights not only for students but also for industry professionals seeking to update their knowledge and gain fresh perspectives on sustainability in tourism, hospitality and events.” ―
Sandro Carnicelli, Professor of Tourism and Leisure Studies, University of the West of Scotland, UK
