Facilitating sustainable innovations for SMEs in the tourism industry : identifying factors of success and barriers to adoption in Australia

  • Robyn Bushell
  • , Bruce Simmons

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Abstract

Climate change mitigation and sustainability go hand in hand. Businesses that employ power, water, fuel, supplies and waste minimization will reduce their greenhouse emissions and are also able save money by lowering operational costs associated (Blanco, Rey-Maquiera and Lozano 2009; Gossling, 2011) and be socially responsible. This chapter critiques three collaborative research and development projects in Australia, focused on improved sustainability outcomes by small businesses. The approach and processes discussed are intended to assist in any climate change strategies geared toward tourism operators.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTourism, Climate Change and Sustainability
EditorsMaharaj Vijay Reddy, Keith Wilkes
Place of PublicationU.S.A.
PublisherRoutledge
Pages42-57
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9780203128954
ISBN (Print)9781849714228
Publication statusPublished - 2013

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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