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Environmental Policy

Principles, rules and public or organizational measures used to guide decisions concerning environmental.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Policy

Principles, rules and public or organizational measures used to guide decisions concerning climate.

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Visitor Economy

The production, exchange, employment and value-generating activities associated with visitor.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Economics Microeconomics Macroeconomics
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Green Investment

The allocation of financial or other resources to develop, maintain or improve green.

International Destination Designations and Networks DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Economics Microeconomics Macroeconomics DESTINATION Destination Designations and Networks Green Destinations Certified Destination
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Climate Economics

The study of allocation, incentives, markets, costs and benefits associated with climate.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Economics Macroeconomics Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Travel Health

The physical, mental and social well-being of people in relation to travel.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Tourism Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management Travel Health and Medicine
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Environmental Certification

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning environmental certification.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Carbon Management

The coordinated planning, organization and control of carbon resources, people and operations.

LAW AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS Environmental and Sustainability Law Climate and Carbon Regulations DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate-friendly Hotels

Accommodation establishments reflecting climate-friendly characteristics in their location, service model, target market or design.

Climate-Friendly Destination DESTINATION Emerging Destination Models
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Green Hotels

Accommodation establishments reflecting green characteristics in their location, service model, target market or design.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Hotels Sustainable Hotels Green Hotel
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Sustainable Hospitality

Approaches to hospitality that balance environmental integrity, social well-being and long-term economic viability.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Hotels DESTINATION Emerging Destination Models Sustainable Destination Sustainable Hotels
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Destination Monitoring

The repeated observation and measurement of destination conditions or performance over time.

EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC FIELDS Tourism Studies and Management Destination Management
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Climate-smart Destinations

A place developed or recognized for visitor experiences associated with climate-smart.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Adaptation Planning

The systematic process of setting objectives and coordinating policies, resources and actions for climate adaptation.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Storms

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning storms.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Cold Waves

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning cold waves.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Heatwaves

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning heatwaves.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Drought

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning drought.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Extreme Weather Events

Organized gatherings centred on extreme weather and delivered for specified participants or audiences.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Environmental Degradation

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning environmental degradation.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Air Quality

The degree to which air meets defined standards and user expectations.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Coral Bleaching

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning coral bleaching.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Water Scarcity

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning water scarcity.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Desertification

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning desertification.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Biodiversity Loss

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning biodiversity loss.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Glacier Retreat

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning glacier retreat.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Coastal Erosion

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning coastal erosion.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Sea Level Rise

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning sea level rise.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Heat Stress

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning heat stress.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Thermal Stress

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning thermal stress.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Human Biometeorology

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning human biometeorology.

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Climate Comfort

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning climate comfort.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Wind Chill

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning wind chill.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Heat Index

A composite measure used to compare or track defined dimensions of heat.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET)

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning physiological equivalent temperature.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI)

A composite measure used to compare or track defined dimensions of universal thermal climate.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Outdoor Thermal Comfort

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning outdoor thermal comfort.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Leisure Studies Recreation and Outdoor Leisure
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Winter Tourism

Tourism centred on winter resources, activities, services or destination experiences.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS Seasonal and Geographic Tourism Winter Tourism
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Tourism Flows

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning tourism flows.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Weather Preferences

The relative favouring of weather options over available alternatives.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Preferences

The relative favouring of climate options over available alternatives.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Visitor Behaviour

The observable actions, choices and responses associated with visitor.

VISITOR CENTERS Sustainability and Visitor Management Visitor Management
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Tourism Supply

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning tourism supply.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Economics Microeconomics Macroeconomics
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Tourism Seasonality

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning tourism seasonality.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning greenhouse gas emissions.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Decarbonization

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning decarbonization.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Carbon-neutral Tourism

Tourism centred on carbon-neutral resources, activities, services or destination experiences.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Net-zero Tourism

Tourism centred on net-zero resources, activities, services or destination experiences.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Resilience

The capacity of climate systems to anticipate, withstand, adapt to and recover from disruption.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Mitigation

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning climate mitigation.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Adaptation

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning climate adaptation.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Variability

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning climate variability.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Global Warming

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning global warming.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Thermal Comfort

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning thermal comfort.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Atmospheric Pressure

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning atmospheric pressure.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Cloud Cover

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning cloud cover.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Wind Direction

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning wind direction.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Wind Speed

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning wind speed.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Solar Radiation

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning solar radiation.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Sunshine Duration

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning sunshine duration.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Precipitation

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning precipitation.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Humidity

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning humidity.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Air Temperature

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning air temperature.

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Tourism Climate Assessment

A structured evaluation of the condition, effects, needs or performance of tourism climate.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Tourism Meteorology

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning tourism meteorology.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Services

Organized activities delivered to meet user or customer needs relating to climate.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate Resources

Natural, cultural, financial, human or technical assets available to support climate.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Tourism Weather

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning tourism weather.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Climate and Tourism

The study of relationships between tourism and climate.

Climate-Friendly Destination DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science DESTINATION Emerging Destination Models
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Tourism Climatology

A climatic process, measure, hazard or adaptation concept relevant to tourism, specifically concerning tourism climatology.

Climate-Friendly Destination DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science DESTINATION Emerging Destination Models
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Climatology and Tourism

The study of relationships between climate conditions, tourism demand, destination suitability and visitor activity.

HEALTH TOURISM Spa and Thermal Tourism DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science Climatotherapy
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ISO 31000 (Risk Management)

An international standard or specification establishing requirements or guidance relevant to tourism and hospitality business administration.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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ISO 56002 (Innovation Management)

An international standard or specification establishing requirements or guidance relevant to tourism and hospitality business administration.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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ISO 45001

An international standard or specification establishing requirements or guidance relevant to tourism and hospitality business administration.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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ISO 14001

An international standard or specification establishing requirements or guidance relevant to tourism and hospitality business administration.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Multi-Criteria Decision-making (MCDM)

A business function, organizational practice or managerial concept applied to tourism enterprises, specifically concerning multi-criteria decision-making.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Smart Enterprises

Forms of enterprises enhanced by connected data, sensors and adaptive digital technologies.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Data-driven Business

Commercial organizations and activities involved in providing data-driven products or services.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Human-centered Management

The coordinated planning, organization and control of human-centered resources, people and operations.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Digital Leadership

The process of setting direction, influencing people and mobilizing resources in digital contexts.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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AI-supported Business

Commercial organizations and activities involved in providing AI-supported products or services.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Industry 5.0

A business function, organizational practice or managerial concept applied to tourism enterprises, specifically concerning industry 5.0.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Organizational Resilience:

The capacity of organizational systems to anticipate, withstand, adapt to and recover from disruption.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Financial Risk

The possibility and potential consequences of adverse events affecting financial.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Operational Risk

The possibility and potential consequences of adverse events affecting operational.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Business Continuity

A business function, organizational practice or managerial concept applied to tourism enterprises, specifically concerning business continuity.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Crisis Management

The coordinated preparation, response and recovery processes used to limit the consequences of disruptive events.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Enterprise Risk Management

The coordinated planning, organization and control of enterprise risk resources, people and operations.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Business Excellence

A business function, organizational practice or managerial concept applied to tourism enterprises, specifically concerning business excellence.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Organizational Performance

The effectiveness and outcomes of organizational measured against defined objectives and indicators.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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PMBOK

An institutional, technical or professional abbreviation used in tourism and hospitality business administration.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Scrum

A business function, organizational practice or managerial concept applied to tourism enterprises, specifically concerning scrum.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Agile Management

The coordinated planning, organization and control of agile resources, people and operations.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Portfolio Management

The coordinated planning, organization and control of portfolio resources, people and operations.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Project Management

The coordinated planning, organization and control of project resources, people and operations.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Intellectual Property

A business function, organizational practice or managerial concept applied to tourism enterprises, specifically concerning intellectual property.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences
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Business Ethics

Principles used to evaluate responsibilities, conduct and competing values in business.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Law and Ethics Business Ethics
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Contract Management

The coordinated planning, organization and control of contract resources, people and operations.

LAW AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS
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Tourism Law

The body of legal rules, rights and obligations governing tourism.

LAW AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS Tourism Law DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Law and Ethics Tourism Law
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