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Title The circular economy, natural capital and resilience in tourism and hospitality
ID_Doc 906
Authors Jones, P; Wynn, MG
Title The circular economy, natural capital and resilience in tourism and hospitality
Year 2019
Published International Journal Of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 31, 6
DOI 10.1108/IJCHM-05-2018-0370
Abstract Purpose - This paper aims to review some of the academic literature on the circular economy, natural capital and resilience by tourism and hospitality scholars and to examine how a number of companies and industry bodies within the tourism and hospitality industry have used these concepts in their business operations and development plans. Design/methodology/approach - The paper outlines the importance of sustainability to the tourism and hospitality industry and provides definitions of the concepts of the circular economy, natural capital and resilience. The paper reviews some of the academic literature on these concepts, explores how a number of companies and industry bodies within the tourism and hospitality industry have used them in their business and planning operations and identifies a number of future directions for academic research and managerial contributions. Findings - The concepts illuminate a range of sustainability challenges and opportunities, and some companies use these concepts in their sustainability strategies and development planning. The current depth of theoretical understanding does not lend itself to management strategies, but one fruitful avenue is to explore how information systems can be better deployed to support these concepts and sustainability management in general. Originality/value - The paper provides an accessible exploratory review of how academics and companies are focussing on the concepts of the circular economy, natural capital and resilience in the tourism and hospitality industry. As such, it will be of interest to academics, students and practitioners interested in the hospitality industry.
Author Keywords Information systems; Sustainability; Circular economy; Natuaral capital; Resilience
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000494996500018
WoS Category Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism; Management
Research Area Social Sciences - Other Topics; Business & Economics
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