A research agenda for overtourism : origins, problems, resolutions / edited by Richard W. Butler (Emeritus Professor, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, UK), Rachel Dodds (Professor, Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Butler, Richard W., editor.

Dodds, Rachel, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar research agendas

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Overtourism--Research.

Overtourism.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in each area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This Research Agenda explores the rapid growth of overtourism research and its depiction in the media over the last decade, focussing on the role that technology and social media have played. Contributing authors put forward novel analytical frameworks and approaches to combat the issue of overtourism, laying a path for future research on the topic. Expert contributors investigate responses to overtourism in well-known tourist locations including Amsterdam, Dubai, the Galápagos Islands and Venice. They examine the frequently cited causes of overtourism, such as the reduction in travel costs, growing affluence, new international markets, social media and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapters also assess mitigating measures that have been put into place and why these have been generally ineffective to date. Looking forward, the book considers the long term, including appropriate regulations and how these could be enforced at all levels in a fair and transparent manner. A Research Agenda for Overtourism is an essential read for students and academics in tourism management and related fields such as development studies, human geography, sociology and economics. The contributions are also beneficial to destination management agencies and government departments who are involved in tourism development and management"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to a research agenda for overtourism / Richard Butler and Rachel Dodds

Part I: Emergence

Introduction to Part I: - emergence / Richard Butler

2. Factors contributing to overtourism in destinations / Rachel Dodds and Richard Butler

3. Progress in overtourism discourse measured through the well-being-centred sustainable tourism paradigm / Tanja Mihalic

4. Results of overtourism: An overview of media coverage / Sarah Qianlin Wang

5. The impact of technology on overtourism and strategies for promoting the dispersal of visitors / David Simmons

Part II: Cases and examples

Introduction to Part II: - cases and examples / Richard Butler

6. Overcrowding in boracay: Causes and effects / Reil G. Cruz

7. Overtourism in malta / Lino Briguglio and Marie Avellino

8. Venice: Entry tickets and other proposals / Dominic Standish

9. Overtourism mitigation and nuisance control in amsterdam - finding a balance / Rami K. Isaac

10. The Asian perspective and Chinese perceptions of overtourism / Jigang Bao, Zengxian Liang, Chaozhi Zhang and Yujie Sun

11. Cultural implications of overtourism: A middle eastern perspective / Jahanzeeb Qurashi

12. Overtourism and North American national parks: Exploring the hotspot phenomenon / Joe Pavelka

Part III: Implications and alternatives

Introduction to Part III: - implications and alternatives / Richard Butler

13. Centring the local community in critical conversations on overtourism / Chloe King and Freya Higgins-Desbiolles

14. Constructing 'overtourism': Critical reflections on a new concept / Jim Butcher

15. Overtourism and resident well-being: A framework for analysis / Larry Dwyer

16. Mitigation measures / Richard Butler and Rachel Dodds

17. Conclusion to a research agenda for overtourism / Richard Butler and Rachel Dodds.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035355341 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.