Social innovation extends the traditional business model to include social value and capital. It incorporates new forms of cooperation amongst stakeholders as they work together to provide new solutions to problems. Social innovation includes the concept of social enterprise, where the purpose of an organization is beyond profit and incorporates people and planet. In relation to tourism, social innovation is taking place within destinations and organizations that are looking to solve problems by focusing on the benefits beyond their organization and incorporating the immediate, surrounding and distant stakeholders in their business models. The incorporation of these principles is altering the purpose of tourism, which should include regenerative principles in its development and implementation. This paper examines social innovation through the lens of tourism and explores how social innovation can support and foster sustainable livelihoods and regeneration through tourism.

Indigenous ecotourism is prevalent across the world as the concept of ecotourism is congruent with Indigenous culture and values. In Canada, there are several examples of Indigenous ecotourism that exemplify how these values can be incorporated into a successful tourism enterprise. Indigenous ecotourism is owned and operated by Indigenous peoples with a focus on nature and culture. This chapter will discuss Indigenous ecotourism in Canada by identifying barriers and benefits to Indigenous tourism. A framework for Indigenous tourism in Canada will also be explored. Two case studies, Tundra North Tours in Inuvik, Northwest Territories and Spirit Bear Lodge in Klemtu, British Columbia will be examined showcasing Indigenous ecotourism from both the Indigenous entrepreneur and community-based perspective.

Indigenous tourism has the ability to foster, promote and preserve Indigenous culture and traditions and is closely in line with Indigenous perspectives. In Canada, Indigenous tourism has been developing at an exponential rate. This paper is a synopsis of a think tank held in Nanaimo, British Columbia at the Sustainable Indigenous Tourism Symposium in April 2017. The purpose of the symposium was to create an interactive forum to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and support community empowerment, cultural expression and economic prosperity within the tourism industry for Indigenous communities in Canada and globally. On the final day of the symposium, a think tank was held to identify key challenges and issues facing the development and competitiveness of sustainable Indigenous tourism in Canada; to share innovations in sustainable Indigenous tourism amongst all stakeholders; and to identify how to support stakeholders in Canada and abroad with the knowledge and tools to develop sustainable Indigenous tourism. The think tank included consultation and collaboration with 82 stakeholders including Indigenous peoples, students, academics, government actors, tour operators and tourism associations. The results of the think tank identified several key themes and the Naut'sa mawt Declaration of the Development of Sustainable Indigenous Tourism was developed from these discussions.

This study aims to understand tourists' willingness to pay a price premium for a local green hotel certification, and is one of only a few in the literature for small-island tourism destinations in emerging economies with their unique and pressing sustainability challenges. In a survey of 535 tourists visiting Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, facing numerous waste management and coral reef conservation issues, the willingness to pay extra for sustainable hotel services was elicited. There were five discrete pricing levels across the surveys that ranged from $0.75 USD to $7.50 USD extra per night. We examined the relationship of the respondents' payment choice to their socio-demographic attributes and attitudes regarding environmental issues such as climate change. The main findings and practical implications of the study are: (1) to demonstrate the broad willingness to pay for sustainable hotel services. Findings indicate at all price levels (between $0.75 USD and $7.50 USD), more than 50% of tourists are willing to pay. (2) To estimate a lower bound mean willingness to pay per night for a local green hotel certificate of $1.55USD and 1.34€ EUR, and (3) To identify individual attributes that influence willingness to pay. Findings indicate environmental knowledge and preferences play a role. These results can be used generally to incorporate evidence-based practices into the development of a green hotel marketing strategy, and to help define the target market for small-scale green hotel certification. Additionally, we propose a finance strategy for funding local and sustainable initiatives that support the hotel industry and the island's infrastructure through the premiums collected from the 'Gili Green Award' certificate.

Abstract The Bucuti & Tara Resort is the first carbon neutral hotel in the Caribbean. Information © Rachel Dodds

Introduction The Bucuti & Tara Resort is a world-class resort in Aruba that has focused on reducing its environmental footprint. It was the first certified carbon neutral hotel in the Caribbean. It is also a hotel that is socially conscious and service-oriented. In 2018, it had a 97% occupancy rate and almost 70% were repeat customers. This is due to the leadership and vision of the Bucuti & Tara owner, Ewald Biemans. Despite the many social and environmental initiatives implemented by the Bucuti & Tara Resort, it wishes to increase its sustainability efforts and influence on the community around it.

Island destinations attract a significant number of tourists each year. Sustainability is imperative as islands are especially vulnerable to the negative impacts of tourism. The purpose of this study was to explore stakeholder perceptions towards the potential for sustainable tourism development in the island destination of Savusavu, Fiji. Using a stakeholder analysis approach, a qualitative study was conducted in 2014 and 2016 and consisted of 51 in-depth interviews. This study determined that the issues facing Savusavu, Fiji are the lack of infrastructure and support for the development of systems in relation to access, waste and wastewater management and the protection of the marine environment. This study recommends an increase in stakeholder education and participation in tourism-related decisions in Savusavu, Fiji. Implementing initiatives such as a voluntary fund, increased community capacity and appointing an environmental coordinator are suggested as methods to increase sustainable tourism.

La gestion des déchets solides représente un défi crucial, complexe, multidimensionnel pour les sociétés. La nature des déchets solides dans chaque collectivité peut différer selon un certain nombre de facteurs, dont les activités économiques et la géographie. Dans les collectivités vivant sur de petites îles touristiques, l’isolement imposé par la géographie et l’économie dominée par le tourisme présentent encore plus de défis pour assurer la pérennité de la gestion des déchets solides. Cet article expose l’étude du cas de la petite île touristique de Gili Trawangan, en Indonésie qui a solutionné ses problèmes persistants de gestion des déchets solides au moyen d’une méthode de gouvernance et de gestion axée sur un partenariat multi-intervenants. Ce partenariat consiste en une collaboration entre un organisme communautaire et une organisation environnementale non gouvernementale, ayant chacun des liens serrés avec les intervenants de la collectivité insulaire. Ce partenariat a permis des améliorations dans l’engagement des intervenants, l’accès aux ressources, le soutien financier, la transparence et la responsabilité. Des initiatives clés d’amélioration de la gestion des déchets à cette destination ont été mises en oeuvre favorisant une orientation vers des pratiques durables. Les initiatives touchent le tri à la source, l’expansion des services de collecte, la révision des frais de collecte, des projets de réutilisation des matériaux, des initiatives de formation et de sensibilisation et une amélioration de la planification.

Fisheries and aquaculture are incorporating environmental management system (EMS) tools and certified sustainable products as part of their strategic priorities. Firms have different ways to certify their environmental actions: the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and the blue Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). ISO 14001 certifies the adoption of EMSs; and the MSC label guarantees the use of seafood that can be traced back to a sustainable resource. The economic impact and the differences between eco-labeling certifications are topics of great interest for environmental management. This paper analyzes and compares the effect of ISO14001 and the MSC on the results of the Spanish fishing auxiliary industry. We analyzed data from 561 Spanish firms and deployed a multivariate quantitative analysis with data retrieved from the financial accounts of Spanish fish processing and preserving firms, in different economic and financial ratios. Results show that certified firms get better economic ratios, although these benefits are not due to an operational efficiency improvement. Firm size is found to have a moderating effect on the relation between certification and economic performance. Environmental certification on firms’ performance provides key information for environmental management-related decision making.

For many years, the need to improve sustainability in the tourism industry has been widely recognized. Many destinations have attempted to move toward sustainability, but unfortunately, have been hindered in their attempts by a lack of collaboration among stakeholders that is necessary to support their sustainability agendas. Collaboration, specifically through multi-stakeholder partnerships, has been seen as an effective way to support initiatives in tourism development. Through the lens of Gray's collaboration theory and Selin and Chavez's tourism partnership model, the success of collaboration and partnerships in tourism development on the island of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, will be examined. Through a multi-method approach consisting of an environmental audit and semi-structured interviews, this paper explores the implementation of a multi-stakeholder partnership. The partnership that has been developed, called the Gili Ecotrust, provides an example of successful collaboration, leading to the implementation of innovative sustainability initiatives on the island.

PurposeWhile global wine consumption is growing, environmental sustainability in the wine industry is also receiving increased attention from retailers, governments, environmental groups, and consumers. New Zealand has experienced a winery boom over the past two decades with a 173 per cent increase in the number of wineries. Along with this growth, wineries are also facing issues such as water consumption, its impact on community, and waste management. The study therefore seeks to examine: the current sustainability initiatives undertaken by wineries; what drives the wine industry to engage in sustainable practices; and barriers to implementing sustainable practices.Design/methodology/approachUsing a mixed method research approach, this study uses a triangulated approach to examine interviews and questionnaires to determine motivations and elements of influence.FindingsThis study found that the strong drivers for the sustainability initiatives are their concern about the state of the environment and social responsibility, followed by requirements for exporting and protection of agricultural land.Research limitations/implicationsA limitation of this study was a low response rate from the online questionnaire, which may influence or bias study results. However, detailed face‐to‐face interviews help to gain clarification on concepts and study results.Practical implicationsWhile global wine consumption is growing, environmental sustainability in the wine industry is also receiving increasing attention from retailers, governments, environmental groups and consumers. New Zealand has experienced a winery boom over the past two decades with a 173 per cent increase in the number of wineries. Along with this growth, wineries are also facing issues such as water consumption, its impact on community, and waste management.Originality/valueAlthough there are many studies about the wine industry, relatively few studies have examined sustainability elements from a mixed‐method approach to determine practical elements which may influence practices undertaken. It also examines practices undertaken by wineries, barriers to implementation and incentives to further implementation.

Afin de s’orienter vers la viabilité, le tourisme doit contribuer à l’autonomisation des collectivités locales. Ceci peut être réussi au moyen de la participation de la collectivité à la prise de décision où l’information essentielle est obtenue et aux stades précoces de l’autonomisation ce qui permet à la collectivité de déterminer son propre développement (Cole, 2006). Le renforcement de la capacité de la collectivité assure l’avantage du tourisme à la collectivité locale afin que ses habiletés et son sens des affaires deviennent une part de l’industrie du tourisme, ce qui se traduira par l’atténuation de répercussions négatives. Cet article met l’accent sur la collectivité de Moose Factory qui a utilisé une approche fondée sur la collectivité afin de créer un excellent exemple d’auberge écotouristique. Ce projet collaboratif a été élaboré avec l’intention de fournir des moyens d’existence économiques, sociaux et culturels. Les stratégies de développement et de participation de la collectivité seront abordées.

La gestion des déchets solides représente un défi crucial, complexe, multidimensionnel pour les sociétés. La nature des déchets solides dans chaque collectivité peut différer selon un certain nombre de facteurs, dont les activités économiques et la géographie. Dans les collectivités vivant sur de petites îles touristiques, l’isolement imposé par la géographie et l’économie dominée par le tourisme présentent encore plus de défis pour assurer la pérennité de la gestion des déchets solides. Cet article expose l’étude du cas de la petite île touristique de Gili Trawangan, en Indonésie qui a solutionné ses problèmes persistants de gestion des déchets solides au moyen d’une méthode de gouvernance et de gestion axée sur un partenariat multi-intervenants. Ce partenariat consiste en une collaboration entre un organisme communautaire et une organisation environnementale non gouvernementale, ayant chacun des liens serrés avec les intervenants de la collectivité insulaire. Ce partenariat a permis des améliorations dans l’engagement des intervenants, l’accès aux ressources, le soutien financier, la transparence et la responsabilité. Des initiatives clés d’amélioration de la gestion des déchets à cette destination ont été mises en œuvre favorisant une orientation vers des pratiques durables. Les initiatives touchent le tri à la source, l’expansion des services de collecte, la révision des frais de collecte, des projets de réutilisation des matériaux, des initiatives de formation et de sensibilisation et une amélioration de la planification.

Pride Toronto is one of Canada's biggest festivals, drawing in over 1 million people. This festival attempted to become the greenest festival in Canada by achieving zero waste and carbon neutrality by 2015. Despite specific goals, funding, and expertise along with a carbon, waste, and benchmark audit, the festival failed to continue greening its operations. This article, using a case study approach, outlines findings that include a misalignment of sustainability values as part of their corporate culture. In addition, other politics and power struggles within the organization overrode sustainability efforts. Recommendations include having an inside leader to spearhead sustainability efforts and that greening must become a core initiative rather than a side project of a festival to ensure success. Conclusions suggest that despite the support from government and a not-for-profit organization, the efforts made were still unsuccessful. lessons learned from this case study can be applied on a world-wide basis as a lack of awareness about sustainability, stakeholders with conflicting interests, bureaucracy, and politics can all hinder a greening program.