Successful implementation of responsible business practice

Purpose – The main aim of this paper is to critically review the contribution made by this theme issue to the literature by examining the implementation of responsible business practice. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the theme issue, a critical content analysis of the papers selected for the issue was undertaken. Findings – The summary paper generally highlights the themes emerging from the papers selected for this issue. These are the socio-economic and cultural barriers to implementation, conditions needed for successful implementation and the role of education in the implementation of responsible business practice. Research limitations/implications – The hospitality and tourism enterprises considered in this theme issue operate in a range of contexts and offer a range of practice. Other enterprises in other contexts may also provide insights to the implementation of responsible business practice. Originality/value – The current theme issue explores emerging issues in the implementation of responsible business practice which highlights the need for further research in this area.