This edited volume examines the role and place of culture in tourism and how it is manifested in marketing theory, policy and practice. It includes case examples and looks at the roles of tourists, locals and communities, and business practices in facilitating and sharing culture.

This volume analyses the positive effects that tourism generates on resident’s quality of life, and how this influences tourists’ quality of life as they enjoy an enriching experience in the destination they visit. It provides significant theoretical and empirical contributions, as well as, case studies related to quality of life in hospitality and tourism marketing and management. This volume is the result of the effort that many researchers from all over the world have done to spread some new light on this outstanding research line and add knowledge on the relationship between tourism and quality of life of both residents and tourists. This last is highlighted as a fundamental factor to take into account for the development of new tourism practices. This volume is a true reference for researchers, students and professionals working in tourism marketing and management.

En el libro se recogen los resultados de un amplio abanico de estudios que sobre el turismo residencial y sus repercusiones sociales, culturales, territoriales y demográficas han realizado acreditados investigadores de Italia, Noruega, Portugal, España, México, Brasil y Ecuador. El objetivo es el de ofrecer una amplia visión de lo que esta actividad, generalmente conocida como turismo residencial o de segundas residencias turísticas, afecta de forma directa, indirecta e inducida tanto a las zonas y sociedades receptoras como a las emisoras. Para ello se han recogido los estudios y ponencias que se presentaron en el IV Congreso Internacional de Turismo Residencial, celebrado entre los días 13 y 15 de septiembre de 2018 en la Universidad de Alicante.

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive guide to the current state of knowledge on tourism and water. It is the first book to thoroughly examine the interrelationships of tourism and water use based on global, regional and business perspectives. Its assessment of tourism's global impact along with its overviews of sectoral and management approaches will provide a benchmark by which the water sustainability of tourism will be measured for years to come. In making a clear case for greater awareness and enhanced water management in the tourism sector, it is hoped that the book will contribute to the wise and sustainable use of this critical resource. The book is interdisciplinary in coverage and international in scope. It is designed as essential reading for not only students of tourism but also practitioners.