Farm tourism is not a new phenomenon. Frater (1983) recognized that in certain parts of
Europe, it existed as a recognizable activity for over a hundred years; Frater (1982) also …

A literature review reveals a multitude of different ideas as to what constitutes rural tourism.
A model is suggested that places farm, rural, and non-urban tourism into context. Based on a …

There has been increased attention given in the tourism literature to the experiential
consumption of tourism. This article addresses the lack of attention in previous studies to the …

Tourism and the Lodging Sector is a pioneering book, the first text of its kind to examine the
lodging sector from a tourism perspective. The book highlights the importance of the lodging …

Despite substantial definitional issues (Thomas 2000), small businesses in regional New
Zealand, as elsewhere around the world, are widely regarded as important employment and …

Accommodation establishments such as Commercial homes, Bed & Breakfast and Guest
Houses provide alternatives to tourists who prefer accommodation other than traditional …

This anicle defines specialist accommodation facilities and reviews their role in tourism
development. The growth of specialist accommodation establishments is discussed in the …

The current exploratory study compared the performance of 305 small tourism ventures in
Israel in an attempt to understand the unique characteristics and differences in the operation …

Strengthening the sustainability of rural areas: the role of rural tourism and agritourism Page
53 Rivista di Economia Agraria, Anno LXIX, n. 2-3, 2014: 155-169 © Firenze University Press …

This study compares hosts' and guests' responses to questions regarding the guests' travel
motives, excursions, and perception of the tourist resource base in a farm tourism setting in …