Overview:
This edited volume, Social Responsibility in Hospitality and Tourism: Bridging Education and Practice Transitions, aims to address the critical gap between hospitality and tourism education and industry practice in the realm of social responsibility. Central to this book is the question: How can the principles of social responsibility taught in academic settings be effectively translated into actionable and sustainable practices within the tourism industry?


Part A. Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism Education for Social Responsibility

• Curriculum development for integrating social responsibility in hospitality and tourism education.
• Pedagogical approaches for fostering ethical awareness in hospitality and tourism students.
• Experiential learning models and their role in teaching social responsibility.
• Industry partnerships to advance responsible tourism education.
• Hospitality and tourism curriculum and personal social responsibility.

Part B. Transitioning from Education to Responsible Tourism Practice

• Case studies of successful implementation of responsible hospitality and tourism education in practice.
• Barriers and enablers of translating academic knowledge on social responsibility into real-world applications.
• The role of internships, apprenticeships, and vocational industry partnerships in shaping responsible professionals.

Part C. Certification, Accreditation, and Professional Development in Advancing Ethical Practices in Hospitality and Tourism

• The effectiveness of certification and accreditation programs in promoting social responsibility in hospitality and tourism.
• Professional training and development for ethical decision-making in the hospitality and tourism sector.
• Comparative analysis of global certification standards and their implications for responsible tourism practice.
• Stakeholder perceptions of tourism certifications and accreditation as tools for accountability and sustainability.

 Part D. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Destination Sustainability

• The role of CSR in fostering economic, social, and environmental sustainability in destinations.
• Community-driven CSR initiatives and their impact on destination resilience.
• CSR reporting and transparency: challenges and best practices.
• CSR as a tool for building community trust and engagement in tourism development.

Part E. Intersections of Social Responsibility with Environmental, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions

• Environmental stewardship and its integration into social responsibility frameworks in tourism
• Cultural heritage preservation as a pillar of responsible tourism.
• Legal and regulatory frameworks supporting social responsibility in tourism.
• Ethical dilemmas in balancing tourism growth with environmental and cultural sustainability.

Part F. Global and Local Perspectives on Responsible Tourism

• Cross-cultural education to address diverse global challenges in tourism.
• Emphasis on localized solutions and community-driven approaches in responsible tourism curricula.
• Comparative studies of responsible tourism education across different regions.

Part G. Social Sustainability Metrics and Accountability in Tourism Education

• Developing tools to measure the effectiveness of responsible tourism education programs.
• Integrating sustainability metrics and certifications into educational assessments.
• Establishing benchmarks for responsible tourism education at institutional and global levels.

Part H. Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Responsible Tourism Education

• Integration of Technology in Responsible Tourism Education
• Online learning platforms and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to democratize access to responsible tourism education.
• Moving beyond sustainability to regenerative tourism principles in education.
• Incorporation of systems thinking to solve complex social responsibility challenges.
• The rise of regenerative tourism and its implications for social responsibility.
• Future challenges and opportunities in educating and practicing responsible tourism.

Submission details
Your chapter abstract should include:

1. A 500-word abstract in MS Word format that, details the Chapter title, Author title, research problem, research questions, research significance, methods, frameworks, findings, and keywords.
2. Kindly note that conceptual and empirical chapter abstracts are welcome.
3. Author(s)’ short biography (max.100 words), ORCID ID and contact information (Job title, name, Affiliation, Address and email).
4. If accepted, full contributions are expected to be a maximum of 5000 words including references. Each contribution must be original and unpublished work.

Important Dates
Chapter Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th April 2025
Chapter Abstract Acceptance Notification: 18th May 2025
Full Chapter Submission Deadline:  30th September 2025
Review and communication of results: 30th October 2025
Submission of Revised Chapter Deadline: 25th November 2025
Proposed Manuscript Hand over:  4th December 2025