Introduction 2020 is a special year for all of us. The Corona pandemic has caused the biggest disruption of the educational system in history (UN, 2020). For us as students that means that we participate in the European IFITT Masterclass on eTourism online, as well as spending the whole semester in front of the screen. Without ICT’s this wouldn't be possible. Information and … [Read more...] about ICT4E: Information and Communication Technologies for Education
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The sustainability performance of Scandic Hotels
Introduction In these times, sustainability has become increasingly important in virtually every aspect of our lives. Therefore, the sustainability issue has naturally also reached the hospitality industry. Almost all hotels mention on their website how they have implemented sustainability in their business. But sometimes you have to question how much sustainability is really … [Read more...] about The sustainability performance of Scandic Hotels
Sustainability through ICT: Lights and shades
Introduction If tourism was sustainable, it would consider its current and future impacts on the economy, society and the environment as a whole and manages the needs of visitors, industry, environment and host communities (UNEP & UNWTO, 2005). However, numerous studies revealed that tourism in its conventional (present) forms do not much contribute to sustainable … [Read more...] about Sustainability through ICT: Lights and shades
Sustainable marketing in the field of tourism post Covid-19
Introduction As the world battles with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and faces the challenges it has brought, there is no better time to begin rethinking and reshaping the future. Recovery of the travel industry might take longer than we imagine but what is certain is that the industry will never be the same and the challenge of sustainability has not vanished. Global CO2 … [Read more...] about Sustainable marketing in the field of tourism post Covid-19
The challenges of sustainable tourism marketing
Introduction on sustainable tourism marketing Over the years, the interest for green products and services has risen tremendously, following companies engaging more and more in the communication of their sustainable actions (Delmas, Burbano, 2011). The incorporation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives into the corporate culture of firms is therefore, to some … [Read more...] about The challenges of sustainable tourism marketing