Handbook on Crisis and Disaster Management in Tourism : Research Handbooks in Tourism - Bruce Prideaux

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Handbook on Crisis and Disaster Management in Tourism

By: Bruce Prideaux (Editor), David Beirman (Editor)

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Hardcover | 9 April 2024

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430 Pages

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24.13 x 16.51 x 2.54

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Recent global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have further emphasised the need for improved disaster management within the tourism industry, and with this in mind, the Handbook on Crisis and Disaster Management in Tourism fully addresses the importance of crisis and disaster readiness. This erudite Handbook brings together contributions from both leading tourism practitioners and scholars of a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, ranging from economics to hospitality, to showcase collaborative approaches to destination and business recovery.

Taking a global approach to crisis and disaster management research, this comprehensive Handbook uses a wide variety of international case studies from both the Global North and South. Pressing issues, such as climate change and the need for improved communication between the tourism industry and government bodies, are examined through multiple critical lenses from the theoretical to practical. Significantly, chapters explore recent events to illustrate the importance of the global transition to net zero and efficient disaster management and recovery, such as Australian bushfires and growing challenges to Pacific Island tourism.

Providing in-depth analyses of disaster management strategies, this Handbook will be an essential resource for students and researchers focusing on tourism management and climate change mitigation. It will additionally be beneficial for tourism industry practitioners seeking to understand practical applications of crisis and disaster management methods.

Industry Reviews

'This is an important book. The authors are world experts in tourism risk, resilience and recovery. Bruce Prideaux served for more than 20 years in the Australian Army Reserve and he played a role with James Cook University's Centre for Disaster Studies. David Beirman is a founding member of the Consular Consultative Group, which advises the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on travel advisories and tourism safety and security issues. Both men have been involved in assisting nations recover from a wide range of disasters and problems that have affected tourism. It's a fine achievement.' -- Weekend Australian (18-19th May 2024)
'This Handbook provides an excellent synthesis of theories, concepts and practical management strategies to effectively manage crises and disasters in tourism. A focus on rapidly emerging crises, such as climate change and emerging technology are timely and especially important. This book is a must read for students, researchers and industry.' -- Brent W. Ritchie, The University of Queensland, Australia
'At a time when the world is peppered with crises, some local, some regional and many global, this Handbook provides a platform for academics and practitioners to understand and build on the implications of such crises. This is a timely and much needed addition to the literature on disaster management.' -- John Fletcher, Bournemouth University, UK

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