Managing the Transition to a Circular Economy: Action Plans in the Tourism Sector (SpringerBriefs in Business)

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Foreword Towards a Tourism Model Framed Within the Circular Economy Acknowledgments Contents Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction: Towards a Circular Economy Strategy in the Valencian Region ́s Tourism Industry Part I: Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 2: The Transition Journey to the Circular Economy by Companies in the Valencian Region ́s Tourism Industry Introduction Frameworks in the Circular Economy Literature Focus Groups: Design Focus Groups: Results Awareness About the Transition to the Circular Economy Barriers and Enablers to Implementing the Circular Economy in the Tourism Industry Decisions About the Transition to the Circular Economy Implementation of Circular Economy Initiatives Reporting Circular Economy Initiatives Conclusions References Chapter 3: Impact Culture and the Circular Economy in the Tourism Industry: An Analysis of Challenges and Recommendations for ... Introduction Participatory Action Research Methodology with Tourism SMEs to Facilitate Their Transition to the Circular Economy Results Conclusions Recommendations References Chapter 4: Designing a Dynamic Map of Circular Economy in the Tourism Sector of the Valencian Community Introduction Methodology to Build the Innoecotur Interactive Map Conceptual Framework. Identifying the Actors Involved in the Tourism Value Chain in the Valencian Community Aspects to Analyze the Environmental Impact of These Actors and Their Contribution to Circular Economy Identify the Sustainable and Circular Practices That Are Being Implemented into the Tourism Industry in the Valencian Communit... Conclusions References Part II: Good Practices Chapter 5: Development of a Model for the Application of the Circular Economy in Hotels and Restaurants Through the `Customer ... Introduction Purpose State of the Art Methodology Results Discussion Limitations References Chapter 6: Wine Tourism, Circular Economy Practices and Hospitality in the Spanish Wine Industry: The Case of Bodegas Casa Sic... Introduction Literature Review Wine Tourism and Sustainable Performance Wine Tourism, Circular Economy, Sustainable Performance A Framework for Environmental Management in the Wine Tourism Sector Methodology Results Conclusion References Chapter 7: Circular Economy Practices in the Spanish Beer Industry: The Case of the Beer Producer La Somniada Introduction Industrial and Craft Beer in Spain The Brewing Cooperative La Somniada Origins and Context The Business Model Circular Economy Practices Conclusions References Chapter 8: Good Practices of Circular Economy in Tourism in Castellón Introduction Castellón ́s Tourism Industry Focus Groups Circular Economy Practices in Castellón ́s Tourism Industry Hotel Voramar Conclusions References Part III: Research, Innovation, Competitiveness and Production Chapter 9: Importance of Culture and Innovation in Behaviors Towards the Circular Economy in Spanish Hotels Introduction Theory and Hypotheses Research Methodology Data Analysis and Results Conclusions References Chapter 10: Circular Economy Self-assessment Tool for Hotels Introduction Literature Review Methodology The Self-assessment Tool Conclusions References Chapter 11: Conclusions: Tourism Sustainability and Improvement Plans Insights for Action Policy Implications and Future Work A Call to Action This open access book presents an interdisciplinary analysis of the current status of the circular economy in the tourism sector. This book is presented from the perspective of researchers, policymakers, and industry. Specially aimed at companies in the tourism sector, the book offers valuable information in the field of circular economy, promoting the design/redesign of processes and products. The authors emphasize promoting the development and application of new knowledge and technologies to promote innovation in processes, products, services, and business models, promoting public-private collaboration. With contributions from experts representing varied interests throughout the tourism industry, the book encourages the involvement of economic and social agents to raise awareness of current environmental, economic, and technological challenges.