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Landscape supporting Coastal stewardship and visitor behavior in community-led marine destinations
Sustainable Tourism12 min read

Coastal stewardship and visitor behavior in community-led marine destinations

A mixed-method study of how locally designed interpretation changes visitor choices across protected coastal communities.

Maya Elson, PhD · Daniel Okoro, PhD

Published June 2026

Landscape supporting Heritage after dark: Designing night economies that protect place identity
Cultural Tourism9 min read

Heritage after dark: Designing night economies that protect place identity

Examining governance models for evening programming in historic districts without displacing local residents.

Aisha Rahman, PhD · Luca Bernardi, MSc

Published May 2026

Landscape supporting The hospitality workforce compact: Retention lessons from independent hotels
Hospitality Management11 min read

The hospitality workforce compact: Retention lessons from independent hotels

A practical analysis of schedule autonomy, skill progression, and employee voice in boutique lodging teams.

Nora Alvarez, DBA

Published April 2026

Landscape supporting Rail corridors and slow travel: A framework for regional destination value
Destination Marketing10 min read

Rail corridors and slow travel: A framework for regional destination value

How destination organizations can position rail-connected itineraries around value creation rather than visitor volume.

Ethan Morris, PhD · Sofia Marin, PhD

Published March 2026

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