1st Edition
Social Responsibility in Hospitality and Tourism Bridging Education and Practice Transitions
Corporate Social Responsibility in Review: The Mutation of the Tourist Matrix Part 1: Theory and Critical Points in Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism Education for Social Responsibility 1. Place Identity and Psychological Empowerment in Advancing Responsible Tourism Development 2. Supporting a Sustainability Mindset in Tourism and Hospitality Education: Bridging Academia and Industry through Appreciative Inquiry 3. Translating Social Responsibility Theory into Practice: An Analysis of Barriers and Enablers in Zimbabwean Independent Hotels 4. Corporate Social Responsibility and Accessibility in Tourism: Future Perspectives 5. Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities of CSR Applied to the Tourism Industry Part II: Applied Case Studies on Academia-Industry Collaboration 6. Fair Hotels: A Certification Programme Promoting Labour Responsibility in the Spanish Hospitality Sector 7. Green Stays: Cases and Evidence of Sustainable Hospitality in the Luxury Sector 8. Translating Social Responsibility from Classroom to Community: A Case Study of Barcelona's Tourism Education-Practice Nexus Part III: Best Practices for Teaching Ethics and Sustainability 9. Shaping Ethical Futures: Pedagogical Approaches in Hospitality and Tourism Education 10. Reimagining Tourism Education for a Sustainable and Regenerative Future 11. Self-awareness, Sustainability, and Ethics in Higher Education: A Pilot Experience in the Tourism Degree 12. Impact of Internships, Apprenticeships, and Vocational Industry Collaborations on Developing Responsible Professionals 13. Cross-Cultural Differences in Social Responsibility in Tourism and Hospitality 14. The Centrality of Social Responsibility in Tourism Education and Practice
Biography
Maximiliano E. Korstanje is a Reader at the Department of Economics, University of Palermo, Argentina.
Shem Wambugu Maingi is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Kenyatta University, Kenya.
Hiran Roy is an Associate Professor at the School of Management, Canadian University Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Vanessa GB Gowreesunkar is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur.
“This book challenges the narrow confines of profit-centered tourism. It reminds us that hospitality is, at its core, a moral act. Through its rich blend of theory and case studies, it calls the industry back to its human purpose: care, respect, and shared responsibility. In that process, it also redefines what it means to teach and practice hospitality in an interconnected world.”
Babu George, PhD
Professor of Management, School of Business
Alcorn State University
“As the tourism industry advances during tumultuous times, we need innovative push and pull strategies to extricate us out of a conventional mindset dictated by individual and organizational self-interest. This book, based on theory and critical points of leverage, case studies, and actionable best practice strategies, provides the needed scaffolding to help move us in the right direction. It is a worthwhile read for all who are concerned with the future of our industry.”
David Fennell, PhD
Brock University, Canada
“This edited book ‘Social Responsibility in Hospitality and Tourism: Bridging Education and Practice Transitions’ offers a forward-looking exploration of how education can drive meaningful change in the tourism and hospitality industry. The book is divided into three thematic parts including Theory and Critical Points, Applied Case Studies, and Best Practices, the volume that bridges academia and industry, emphasizing innovation, sustainable tourism education, ethical leadership and community engagement. Together, they illustrate how classrooms can become spaces of transformation for students, empowering them with the right attitudes, ethics, and skills to navigate the complications of an ever-evolving global landscape. Rich in global perspectives, this book serves as perfection for academicians, researchers, policymakers, and professionals, and believes that true revolution in tourism begins with compassion, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing good.”
Shruti Arora, PhDModi Institute of Management & Technology, India
“This is an excellent book divided into three parts and comprising 14 chapters on social responsibility in the tourism and hospitality sector. It is well written and edited with a global focus that bridges research with practice. I congratulate the editors and authors and highly recommend the book.”
Vanessa Ratten, PhD
La Trobe University, Australia
“Social Responsibility in Hospitality and Tourism: Bridging Education and Practice Transitions is a timely and insightful contribution to the evolving landscape of tourism and hospitality education. By uniting global voices from academia and industry, this volume bridges the gap between theory and practice to address the urgent need for ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible approaches in tourism. Through its blend of conceptual perspectives, applied case studies, and pedagogical best practices, the book inspires educators, researchers, and practitioners alike to reimagine the role of education in shaping a more responsible and regenerative future for the industry. A must-read for anyone committed to aligning tourism education with the values of sustainability, inclusivity, and social good.”
Rami K. Isaac, PhD
Associate Professor in Tourism Studies,
Academy for Tourism, Breda University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands & Bethlehem University, Palestine
“What does responsibility mean in corporate environments? How is it corporatised, and which communities and ecosystems does it claim to protect? This volume brings together interdisciplinary voices from scholarship and practice to interrogate these questions through the lens of tourism and hospitality. Contributors map a matrix of ethical responsibilisation, exploring how CSR is reshaped in a hypermobile, crisis-ridden 21st century. From psychological empowerment and inclusive education to sustainability in luxury sectors and digital pedagogies, the chapters span theory, applied case studies, and best practices. Together, they offer a critical and timely rethinking of corporate responsibility as both a pedagogical imperative and a socio-political challenge.”
Rodanthi Tzanelli
Professor of Sociology of Culture
University of Leeds, UK
"The edited book ‘Social Responsibility in Hospitality and Tourism: Bridging Education and Practice Transitions’ is timely and very important. It fits within the growing field of tourism and hospitality for humanity. Education is quite central in ensuring a sustainable future for the industry. This edited book explores the ethical dimensions of legal, ethical, and philanthropic education and practice in tourism, addressing existing gaps and proposing actionable solutions. The book is a one stop shop that provides valuable guidance for industry professionals and educators."
Hugues Séraphin,
Associate Professor and Principal Lecturer,
Oxford Brookes University, UK
