By Prof. Gianna Moscardo, James Cook University (Australia)

The module shows the complex relationship that exists between the concepts of luxury and sustainability in the accommodation sector.

The following teaching material is provided:

Powerpoint presentation including E-tivity:  Sustainable Luxury Tourism by Prof Gianna Moscardo

Journal article:  Sustainable luxury oxomoron or comfortable bedfellows

Websites – Tourism/luxury businesses that claim they offer sustainable luxury:

http://www.sixsenses.com/soneva/

http://naturallyadvanced.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/7-sustainable-luxury-brands-making-eco-friendly-fashion/

http://www.authenticluxury.net/

Critiques of the concept

http://socialsciences.arts.unsw.edu.au/tsw/

http://www.thesustainablemba.com/luxury-sustainable-or-not