This paper develops a new model which exposes the epistemological characteristics of
tourism studies. Various claims and frameworks have been proposed with regard to the …

This book explores the relationship between tourism and development and establishes a
conceptual link between the interconnected disciplines of tourism studies and development …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of how quantitative analysis
methods have been and can be used to improve the competitiveness of tourism destination …

The development of technology and technology of material production, the processes of
division of labor, its specialization and cooperation, and ultimately, the entire world …

Now fully revised and updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling text provides students
with a vital understanding of the nature of tourism and contemporary tourist behaviour. It also …

Culinary tourism becomes increasingly influential in shaping visitors' decision-making and
holiday experience on top of providing significant socio-cultural and economic benefits. This …

This paper examines the empirical validity of the tourism-led growth hypothesis in the top ten
tourist destinations in the world (China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain …

Social media play a significant role both on the demand and on the supply side of tourism
allowing destinations to interact directly with visitors via various internet platforms and …

This paper uses network analysis to identify the pioneering scholars and seminal works
which have influenced recent papers in leading journals. The analysis extends beyond …

Tourism, Tourists and Society provides a broad introduction to the inter-relationship between
tourism and society, making complex sociological concepts and themes accessible to …