Translation of sustainability ideas in tourism networks: Some roles of cross-sectoral networks in change towards sustainable development

The process of change has been considered within many areas of contemporary thinking. Consequently, many aspects of change have been explored through different theoretical angles. Using insights from ‘translation’ theory, this article considers critical factors that affect cross-sectoral networking process for SD—a popular form of collaboration. The empirical data for this study comes from the investigation of eight cross-sectoral networks from five European countries that worked to establish sustainable tourism networks. The analysis emphasised aspects that influence the selection and implementation of SD ideas by networks. This paper assesses the results and roles of the networking and how they helped to contribute to change for SD.