Taking Responsibility for Tourism

Taking Responsibility for Tourism is about the globally vital necessity of realising sustainable tourism. It is a hugely important challenge to those who organise and sell travel and tourism, and those who consume it.

Table of Contents:
Foreword; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and acronyms; Preface; Part One: Introduction: Why Responsible Tourism?, 1. What is Responsible Tourism?, 2. Responsible Tourism and the UK Marketplace, 3. The Business Case for Responsibility, 4. Responsible Tourism in Destinations; Part Two: 5. Responsible Tourism in Practice –Social Responsibility, 6. Economic Responsibility, 7. Environmental Responsibility, 8. Conclusion References: Index

About the Author :
Professor of Responsible Tourism Management and a Director of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Leeds Metropolitan University

Review :
 “This volume represents a powerful and articulate argument about the issues resulting from tourism's expansion into all parts of the world and presents a strong case about how we might manage the challenges which result from this development. It should be mandatory reading for all those interested in, studying, and producing policy relating to tourism development. It draws on the author's vast experience in studying the effects of tourism on environments and peoples and expresses clearly his challenging views on appropriate management procedures.” Krippendorf and now Goodwin are the architects of modern responsible tourism. A challenging and inspiring read that defines the agenda for the next decade. Justin Francis CEO, responsibletravel.com Harold Goodwin’s book is a much-needed piece of research that goes to the heart of the development of what has become known as responsible tourism. It combines solid research and academic precision with the fluency and persuasion that make it an enlightening and absorbing read - of interest to the travelling public and research student alike. That an increasing number of specialist travel companies now place such responsibility as an automatic part of the commercial process is, in no short measure, due to Goodwin’s thinking. Richard Hearn, Chair (2005-6), Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), Founder director, Inntravel, Founder director, Village Ways In principle, the need for all stakeholders to adopt a more responsible approach to tourism is undeniable; in practice, however, the concept of responsible tourism remains highly contested. In this book, Harold Goodwin, who for many years has been at the vanguard of the responsible tourism movement, charts a clear path through the debate. Writing coherently, passionately and, at times, controversially, he presents a powerful argument in support in the case for responsible tourism, explaining its evolution, principles and objectives before exploring its practical implementation. The book is, therefore, a ‘must read’ for anyone with an interest in the responsible tourism debate and, more importantly, an interest in the future of tourism itself. Richard Sharpley, Professor of Tourism & Development,University of Central Lancashire Harold Goodwin takes us on a travelogue of a change agent who stumbled into an issue by following his delight in visitingforeign places and then learning about the complexity of the industryand what it means to take responsibility by being part of it. This fascinating story will be of interest to anyone who goes on holiday and cares about living responsibly. This humane book is also profoundly relevant to any industry, activity or academic discipline concerned about practical wisdom (what Aristotle called phronesis), the sociallyuseful knowledge that helps us live sustainably on this beautiful planet. Titus Alexander, Author and Head of Policy and Research, NovasScarman Group