Tourism Destination Governance
Knowledge Management in Tourism: Policy and Governance Applications
ISBN: 978-1-78052-980-6, eISBN: 978-1-78052-981-3
Publication date: 29 November 2012
Abstract
In the context of a changing global environment, governance is understood as one of the main strategic pillars of the shifting paradigm. Governance is an evolved model of governing which is conceptualized as a system to define and implement strategies, in which decisions are the result of interaction between public and private institutions and society. They need to work together within a set of values and principles: openness, participation, consultation, dialogue, innovation, coordination, strong leadership, effectiveness, accountability, and more. In tourism, governance is increasingly becoming a consolidated system to create and implement inclusive management processes. Thus, governance becomes the cornerstone for the success of destinations to achieve sustainable development.
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Citation
de Bruyn, C. and Fernández Alonso, A. (2012), "Tourism Destination Governance", Fayos-solà, E. (Ed.) Knowledge Management in Tourism: Policy and Governance Applications (Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice, Vol. 4), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 221-242. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2042-1443(2012)0000004015
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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