Tourism Geographies
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Geography and Tourism for Global Impact
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Geopolitical Dimensions of Tourism:
Explores the intersections of tourism with global politics, examining how tourism can reflect and influence geopolitical relations and conflicts. - Cultural and Social Impacts of Tourism:
Focuses on how tourism affects local cultures and communities, including issues of identity, representation, and social dynamics. - Sustainability and Environmental Considerations:
Investigates the environmental impacts of tourism and promotes sustainable practices within the industry, addressing climate change and ecological resilience. - Innovative Methodologies in Tourism Research:
Encourages the use of diverse methodologies, including qualitative approaches, digital tools, and participatory research, to advance understanding in tourism studies. - Decolonial and Anti-colonial Perspectives:
Highlights the importance of decolonizing tourism practices and narratives, emphasizing indigenous rights and the historical context of tourism in colonial settings. - Tourism Mobilities and Digital Transformations:
Examines how mobility and technological advancements shape tourist experiences and the evolving nature of tourism in the digital age.
Trending and Emerging
- Regenerative Tourism Practices:
There is a notable rise in discussions about regenerative tourism, which seeks to restore and enhance the environments and communities affected by tourism, moving beyond sustainability to proactive engagement. - Geographies of Inequality and Social Justice:
Increasing attention is being paid to the intersections of tourism with social justice issues, including race, gender, and class dynamics, reflecting a broader societal focus on equity. - Digital and Technological Innovations:
Research exploring the impacts of digital technologies, including social media and data analytics, on tourism experiences and management is rapidly growing, reflecting the digital transformation of the industry. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Frameworks:
A trend towards utilizing postcolonial and decolonial frameworks to critically examine tourism practices and narratives is emerging, addressing historical injustices and advocating for indigenous rights. - Health and Well-being in Tourism:
There is an increasing focus on the connections between tourism, health, and well-being, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reshaped travel behaviors and expectations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Models of Tourism:
Focus on purely economic assessments of tourism is decreasing, as there is a growing recognition of the need for holistic and interdisciplinary approaches that consider social and environmental factors. - Static Perspectives on Tourism Destinations:
The tendency to treat tourism destinations as fixed entities rather than dynamic spaces is waning, as scholars increasingly acknowledge the fluidity and complexity of tourist experiences. - Overly Generalized Sustainability Discussions:
Discussions of sustainability that lack specificity or context are becoming less prevalent, giving way to more nuanced analyses that consider local conditions and community perspectives. - Homogenized Tourist Experiences:
Research that portrays tourist experiences in a one-dimensional manner is declining, with scholars now focusing on the diversity and multiplicity of experiences across different demographics. - Neglect of Marginalized Voices:
The absence of studies centered on marginalized communities and their experiences in tourism is decreasing, as there is a growing emphasis on inclusivity and representation in tourism scholarship.
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