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A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Tourism, Culture, and Heritage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2021.
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tourism; travel geography; sustainability
Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals
Interests: hospitality operations; restaurant management; human resources management; business history
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The tourism industry has a long history. Nowadays, the tourism sector is facing one of the greatest challenges of its modern-day history (hotels, restaurants, attractions, products, etc.). Instead of focusing on novel solutions and future opportunities, decision-makers in the sector are looking to the past for the core values of tourism. The main reason behind this is that culture and heritage represent primary starting points that can be reassessed with novel and resilient approaches. Many practical solutions using innovative technologies that were developed thanks to the processes of digitalization are widespread today and can support the regeneration of these critical processes as soon as possible. The greatest challenges for experts include creative brainstorming, sustainability, and the exploitation of think tank results in a way which—beyond the positive results—can also foster the commitment and responsibility of professionals and researchers to the future of tourism.
The importance of risk avoidance related to the processes of modern tourism needs to be re-evaluated. Within the creativity, innovation, and sustainability aspects of the sector, risk management and the eliminability of unforeseen impacts represent a new research area that is foreseen to emerge as a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Special Issue will focus on the central, but not exclusive, approach of creativity, innovation and sustainability. Beyond a sustainable economy, sustainable processes are becoming of key importance in the tourism sector as well, because the plannability of the sector requires solutions that are resilient in the long term. For this, the processes of globalization should be reassessed, and there is a growing need to explore the opportunities provided by cultural diversification. We look forward to receiving articles on any topic related to creativity and innovation in tourism, hospitality, heritage, and culture. Any interesting topics and themes are welcome connected with tourism responsibility and sustainability as well. We also welcome studies that look back to the historical past. There are no other strict thematic restrictions.
Prof. Dr. Lóránt Dénes Dávid
Dr. Peter Szende
Dr. Martin Balázs Zsarnóczky
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All papers will be peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- creative sustainability
- innovative responsibility
- sustainable thinking
- cultural diversity
- heritage, hospitality
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Environmental Humanitarianism: German-Kenyan Ecoliteracy Initiatives on the Coast of Kenya
Authors: Nina Berman
Affiliation: School of International Letters and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe 870202, AZ, USA
Abstract: The Ukunda-Diani area on the coast of Kenya is one of the main tourism centers of the country. Over time, individuals who originally visited the area as tourists, have started various sustainability initiatives that are in part funded through donor networks from abroad (involving many individuals who visited the country as tourists). Germany has been at the forefront of ecological activism and policy implementation, and various projects in the Ukunda-Diani that are run by German expatriates reflect this commitment to achieving ecological literacy and promoting sustainable practices. My essay will explore select German initiatives in the educational sector that have emerged in the context of the area’s tourism industry. Diani Maendeleo Academy (a secondary school for female students) and the six primary and secondary schools known as Mekaela Academies collectively serve a significant portion of the population of the larger Diani-Ukunda area, including the hinterland extending widely into Kwale County. The study analyzes the approach toward teaching sustainability and ecoliteracy in these private schools. Specifically, I discuss the ways in which ecological literacy is integrated into the schools’ broader approach to sustainability, such as extracurricular activities and ecological practices on the schools’ compounds. The study discusses a lesser-known dimension of sustainable tourism, including possible impact in the context of the country’s commitment to SDGs.