The rapid changes in many dimensions that have occurred in the past decade have resulted in many changes in people’s conditions and lifestyles. The role of technology in facilitating the fastest pace of development in human history remains a major theme of our time, especially as humanity recovers from the most severe pandemic of the century. As tourism recuperates after the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of travelers are showing interest in special interest tourism, seeking unique and tailored travel experiences. It is essential that this resurgence prioritizes sustainability, leveraging technological advancements to create eco-friendly travel options, support local communities, and minimize environmental impacts.

Special Interest Trends for Sustainable Tourism offers solutions for sustainable tourist practices, strategies, and developments. It provides the most up-to-date information and views regarding the state and special interest trends of the tourism sector in all its dimensions. This book covers topics such as sustainability, ecotourism, and volunteering, and is a useful resource for business owners, travel agencies, hospitality and tourism professionals, academicians, and researchers.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Adventure Tourism
Community Development
Cultural and Heritage Tourism
Ecotourism
Glamping
Health and Wellbeing
Rural Tourism
Social Media
Sustainability
Sustainable Development
Technology Adoption and Evolution
Tourism and Hospitality
Volunteering

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Editor/Author Biographies

Kittisak Wongmahesak is a lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science, North Bangkok University, and the Director of the Association of Legal & Political Studies in Thailand. He also holds the position of Research Fellow at Shinawatra University, Thailand, and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia. His influence extends to Indonesia, where he is an Adjunct Professor at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Abdul Haris and an Adjunct Research Professor at several Indonesian universities, including Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang. With a wealth of academic experience and a robust set of qualifications, Kittisak Wongmahesak has held the position of Full Professor of Public Administration at Huanghe Business School, Henan University of Economics and Law in China, and the University of City Island in Cyprus. He has also contributed as an Adjunct Researcher at Ton Duc Thang University and Duy Tan University in Vietnam. His academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Social Sciences, an M.A., and a B.A. in Political Science, all from Kasetsart University. Additionally, he earned an M.B.A. and an M.P.A. from Ramkhamhaeng University and a B.Pol.Sc. in International Relations and Comparative Government and Politics from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. Kittisak Wongmahesak's expertise spans Political Science, Public and Private Management, International Political Economy, and Social Research. He is the editor of numerous prestigious journals worldwide, including Sustainability, Frontiers in Psychology, PLOS One, World Food Policy, Asian Academy of Management Journal, International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, and Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications. His global recognition as one of the world’s top 2% of scientists by Stanford University since 2020 is a testament to his influence. His extensive publication record, with over 450 indexed Scopus/Web of Science documents and an h-index of 56 with more than 10,000 citations, is a wealth of knowledge that informs his significant scholarly contributions.

Pannee SUANPANG is an Associate Professor at Suan Dusit University, Thailand. She holds a Doctor of Technology from University of Technology, Sydney and Master of Information Systems & Bachelor of Information Technology from Griffith University, Australia. Her areas of expertise are Information & Communication Technology, Information Systems, Technology for Tourism & Education, and Sustainable Development. She is the editor and reviewer of many famous journals in the world. Up to now, she has published 19 Scopus/WoS indexed documents. Her h-index is 7 with 131 citations.

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