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Contents

List of Figures · 6
List of Tables · 7
Part One | Conceptual and Policy Framework
1Introduction · 11
1.1 Sustainability Concepts and Landscape · 13
2 Theoretical Foundations of Sustainable Transition · 19
2.1 The Supply-Side and Demand-Side Perspective · 20
3 Policy Context for Sustainability Transitions · 25
4 Sustainability Standards as Enablers of the Sustainable Transition · 29
4.1 Sustainability Standards in the Accommodation Sector · 31
4.2 iso 21401: Structure, Principles and Role as a Driver
of Sustainable Transition · 34

Part Two | Research Design and Methodology
5 Research Framework and Objectives · 39
5.1 Qualitative Study: Perceptions, Barriers, and Drivers of Sustainability · 43
5.2 Quantitative Study: Measuring the Triple Bottom Line Performance
of smes · 48

Part Three | Empirical Insights
6Analysis · 57
6.1 Qualitative Insights · 57
6.2 Quantitative Insights · 64
Part Four | Interpretation and Implications
7 Discussion · 143
8 Implications for Policy and Practice · 147
8.1 Capacity Building and Training Mechanisms · 152
8.2 Financial and Market-Based Incentives · 153
8.3 Tourism Ecosystem for Sustainable Transition · 155
8.4 Regulation · 160
8.5 Self-Regulation · 162
8.6 Sustainability Certification Landscape · 164
8.7 Harmonisation and Long-Term Governance · 166
8.8 International Leadership and Knowledge Transfer · 167
9 Conclusions and Future Research · 169
References · 173

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