Responsible tourism education of younger consumers: the role of mini-clubs in mountain resorts
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
ISSN: 1755-4217
Article publication date: 24 June 2020
Issue publication date: 28 August 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this viewpoint paper is to discuss whether children can play a role in the sustainability of the tourism industry as a whole.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is based on a literature review of key terms: sustainable tourism; mountain tourism; children; and empowerment.
Findings
Children could potentially play a role in the sustainability of tourism if they are empowered to do so. mini-clubs in mountain resorts could, for instance, contribute to their social empowerment using a catalytic strategy.
Practical implications
Practitioners involved in the sustainability of the tourism industry should investigate ways to make the sustainability endeavour of the industry more inclusive. As for academics, they should devote time for research on children, as they are an important stakeholder group for the industry.
Originality/value
This paper focusses on children in the tourism industry. There is a dearth of research in this area.
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Citation
Seraphin, H. (2020), "Responsible tourism education of younger consumers: the role of mini-clubs in mountain resorts", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 409-419. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-05-2020-0022
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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