.... Some articles in this special issue also analyze tourist demands and sustainability efforts of destinations in specific destinations and provide invaluable insights. Originality/value As it is essential for all stakeholders of the tourism industry to achieve competitiveness while securing...

... re-use rights only According to Yström and Agogué, companies need continuous innovation, which should be implemented with the involvement of the company, stakeholders and customers (Yström and Agogué, 2020), and each actor involved in innovation needs to be aware of the company's vision, goals...

...Vikas Gupta; Hiran Roy Purpose This study explored the experiences and perceptions of stakeholders concerning luxury yachting in the Fiji Islands. It also revealed the facilities provided on luxury yachts, significant challenges faced by stakeholders in the yachting business, major luxury yacht...

...Zanete Garanti; Christiana Stylianou Purpose This study aims to identify stakeholders and dimensions of the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus in order to facilitate the creation of a network of unique culinary experiences for tourists. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative research...

... this theme issue is as follows: transitioning from unsustainable to sustainable: what are the solutions for tourism industry stakeholders in North Cyprus? Design/methodology/approach The key outcomes of this issue as they relate to the strategic question are reviewed, with particular reference...

...Iordanis Katemliadis; Georgios Markatos Purpose Tourism planning and development has revolved around sustainability concepts and issues, and this paper aims to provide an analysis of stakeholder involvement in sustainability planning and implementation in Cyprus. Design/methodology/approach...

... stakeholders in North Cyprus understand and implement the UN’s SDGs. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study with structured questions was used to investigate awareness of the UN SDGs and collaboration between 19 tourism stakeholders from different sectors (tour guides, hotels, travel agencies...

...Shiva Ilkhanizadeh Purpose This paper aims to identify the main stakeholders and the extent of their collaboration in the management of sustainable tourism policy planning practices in North Cyprus. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides a literature review of previous work...

... input from tourists, locals, government, NGOs, DMOs and service providers. Based on the realities of today’s tourism environment, the outcome reveals that it is possible to address overtourism, but smart strategies are required as both tourists and residents (including relevant stakeholders...

... a holistic understanding that will ensure that aspirations and concerns of all key stakeholders are taken into account. Originality/value – The research through this theme issue will document the cultural and economic impact of a range of specific fairs and festivals in India. Can these cultural...

...Vinnie Jauhari; Meghna Rishi; Sushma Bhat; Sanjaya S. Gaur Purpose This paper aims to address the issue of balance of power among stakeholders in the context of destination marketing and to offer direction for managing its diverse set of stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative...