Sustainability and Hospitality in Tourism Experiences

Concepts of sustainability have been prominent in international discourse and development policy for at least 35 years. According to the Brundtland Commission: “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (1, p. 43). Sustainability in tourism is a continuous process of making a positive impact on the environment, economy, and society. It is a concept of visiting a place with great respect for the inhabitants of the area and their cultures, customs, and socio-economic systems. At the same time, "Tourism for All" is a concept that addresses a growing segment of travelers with a diverse range of needs and requirements. That is why becoming more inclusive is a more appropriate goal for the tourism industry than focusing just on "accessible tourism". Sustainability in tourism activities cannot be secured unless researchers and policy-makers pay attention to the different needs of tourists. In particular, such considerations include changes in access to resources when the tourist is a man or a woman, is a young or an old person, or has or does not have a disability. Social equality must logically be extended to old and new generations. Inclusion and equality are influenced not only by gender and age but also by other factors, including the local and cultural context, that affect incentives and the ability to adopt sustainable provision practices. This Special Issue intends to cover aspects related to the measurement of tourists’ preferences (case studies, surveys, instruments, etc.) regarding the degree to which they accept (or prefer) experiences in tourism facilities or cultural programmes with sustainable characteristics. We aim to gather papers related to psycho-social and/or environmental sustainability with a particular focus on gender, age, and physical differences in tourists.