Ethical leadership concerning the establishment and promotion of sustainable tourism in the hospitality industry: A review of literature and qualitative analysis

David S. Fowler; Faezeh Cheraghi; Bryahana Valverde

doi:10.5937/menhottur2202121F

Authors

David S. Fowler Lander University, United States of America https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5762-5381
Faezeh Cheraghi New Mexico State University, United States of America https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9913-8215
Bryahana Valverde New Mexico State University, United States of America https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7037-3580

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/menhottur2202121F

Keywords:

sustainable tourism, ethical leadership, promotion challenges

Abstract

This research study is a succinct review of the literature concerning ethical leadership in the hospitality industry and challenges with the establishment and promotion of sustainable tourism. The study takes a qualitative analysis approach to discover congruent themes concerning ethical leadership?s establishment and promotion of sustainable tourism. The aim of the research is to provide a launching point for additional inquiry as it is foundational in purpose to illicit further examination.

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