Beyond green promises: scepticism, heuristic cues, and authenticity in sustainable tourism participation: the case of the Lake District and Stonehenge
Book chapter
Durmaz, G. and Melewar, T.C. 2026. Beyond green promises: scepticism, heuristic cues, and authenticity in sustainable tourism participation: the case of the Lake District and Stonehenge. in: Durmaz, G., Foroudi, P., Melewar, T.C., Dennis, C. and Mauri, C. (ed.) The Three Hs: Hotels, Hospitality and Holidays: Strategies for Successful Place Brands in the Post-Pandemic “New Normal” De Gruyter. pp. 265-290
| Chapter title | Beyond green promises: scepticism, heuristic cues, and authenticity in sustainable tourism participation: the case of the Lake District and Stonehenge |
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| Authors | Durmaz, G. and Melewar, T.C. |
| Abstract | This chapter explores how sustainability narratives in tourism influence engagement amid growing greenwashing scepticism. It examines heuristic cues, certifications, local storytelling, and visible sustainable practices, that shape authenticity perceptions. A conceptual framework on values-driven tourism is proposed to help destinations foster genuine participation, trust, and advocacy among increasingly sceptical tourists. |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 11 Sustainable cities and communities |
| Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
| Page range | 265-290 |
| Book title | The Three Hs: Hotels, Hospitality and Holidays: Strategies for Successful Place Brands in the Post-Pandemic “New Normal” |
| Editors | Durmaz, G., Foroudi, P., Melewar, T.C., Dennis, C. and Mauri, C. |
| Publisher | De Gruyter |
| Series | De Gruyter Studies in Tourism |
| ISBN | |
| Electronic | 9783111593814 |
| Hardcover | 9783111593586 |
| Electronic | 9783111593845 |
| ISSN | 2570-1657 |
| Electronic | 2570-1665 |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 03 Aug 2026 |
| 03 Aug 2026 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 03 Aug 2026 |
| Deposited | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Output status | Published |
| Additional information | Chapter 12 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111593814-016 |
| Related Output | |
| Is part of | https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111593814 |
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