Envisioning Tourism in the Future.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Butler, Richard.

Series:

The Future of Tourism Series

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Channel View Publications, Limited, 2026.

Summary:

This book brings together experienced and well-respected researchers to understand, interpret and envision the future for tourism. It explores the limitations of predicting the future of tourism and areas such as climate change, technology, sustainability, hypermobility, regeneration and destination management.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title Page

Title Page

Contents

Figures and Tables

Contributors

Memoriam

Acknowledgements

Prologue

Part 1: Current Issues for the Future

Chapter 1: The Future of and for Tourism

Introduction

Conclusions

References

Chapter 2: Tourism is (in) a Crisis: Academia and Desirable Futures

The state of the world in 2024

An outlook to 2050

Desirable Tourism Futures and Academia

Part 2: Potential Transformations, Current and Future

Chapter 3: The Future of Social Media and its Impact on Tourism

The Future of Social Media and its Impact on Tourism

Algorithms and personalisation

Multimodality in social media, current and future

Influencer and virtual influencers

AI in social media (GenAI)

Social commerce and tourism

Digital activism in tourism

Social Media's Role on Tourism Destinations and Communities

Fostering travel communities

Conclusion

Chapter 4: 'Online Tourism' as a Resilient Form of Tourism after Covid-19: Experiences in Japan

Development of 'Online Tourism' in Japan During Covid-19

Online Tourism After the 2011 Great East Japan Disaster

Rebuilding Local Economies and the Online Economy and Online Tourism

The Tourist Experience of Online Tourism

Conclusion: The Future of Tourism

Chapter 5: Tourism Futures: A Transformative Cycle or a Turnaround Movement?

Transformative Tourism

Implications

Transformative Tourism Visitor Profiles

Study Methodology

Results

Pre-pandemic period

Pandemic period

Post-pandemic period

Conclusions and Implications

Chapter 6: Heritage as a Catalyst for Tourism Destination Transformation: An Innovation and Knowledge Spillover Perspective.

Introduction

Heritage

Research Methods

Findings

Zhangjiajie

Innovation and development in adventure tourism

Innovation and development in cycling tourism

Innovation and development in outdoor tourism

Danxia Mountain

Nankun Mountain Nature Reserve

The emergence and growth of pioneer enterprises

Rapid development through imitation

The formation of resort image and the transition of its tourism destination

Discussion

Heritage as a catalyst for tourism innovation

Innovation and knowledge spatial spillover

Knowledge spatial spillover and destination transformation

Chapter 7: Ethical Guidelines for Animal Use in Tourism: New Perspectives and Future Directions

Literature Review

Animal-based tourism: Growth and ethical concerns

Animal rights and welfare in tourism

Theoretical developments in animal ethics

The use of the Delphi method in tourism research

Methodology

Study design

Survey process

Data analysis

Theme 1: Principle adaptations

Theme 2: Additional inclusions

Proposed guideline adaptation

Contributions to the field of animal ethics in tourism

Part 3: Managing Destinations in the Future

Chapter 8: The Future of Tourism: A Multiphase, Multistakeholder Perspective

A Multiphase Stakeholder Perspective

Phases of the future

Multistakeholder perspective

Tourists

Residents

Employees

Entrepreneurs and business owners

Policymakers

Personal factors

Global factors

Chapter 9: Local Destinations and Global Transitions: Towards a Co-Evolutionary Policy Research Approach

The Limits of the Existing Tourism Policy Agenda and the European Union Post-Covid Recovery Theme.

Barcelona as a local destination illustration

Insights for policy action in an era of transitions

Research Questions for a Co-Evolutionary Policy Analysis in Tourism at the Destination Level

Chapter 10: Future Governance of Tourism Destinations

A note on definitions

The Objectives and Functions of Destination Management

The Stakeholders in Destination Management

Initiating the Destination Management Process

The nature and forging of partnership

The essential role of a destination management partnership

Destination Strategy and Action Plan

Aligning Strategies and Operations Vertically and Horizontally

The Benefits of a Destination Management Partnership to Stakeholders

Evaluating success

Governance structures

Appendix 10.1 Summary of Key Points arising from the Leuven Conference Panel session 2 on 'Governance'

Appendix 10.2 Examples of Good Practice in Destination Management

Chapter 11: Operationalising Sustainability for a Mass Tourism Destination: Contextualised Factors and Evidence-Based Institutional Practice

Definition of sustainability at tourist destinations

Operationalising tourism sustainability

Approach and record generation

Identify inequalities and prioritise goal

Adopt global and act local

Care to share - data, knowledge and resources

Tracking sustainability data

Politics, governance and sustainability

Conclusion and Future Directions

Part 4: Approaches to Changing Tourism

Chapter 12: The Future of the Sustainable Tourism Paradigm: Navigating Transformative Forces and Expanding into Space and Cyberspace

Dual framework of paradigmatic theory

Research Approach and WoS Data.

Findings

Sustainable tourism defined

Trends

Collaboration and interdisciplinarity

Substitutes for and rivals of tourism paradigm

Conclusions: Future Developments

Chapter 13: Co-Designing Regenerative Tourism Futures

Regenerative Tourism

Tourism Co-Design

Chapter 14: Hypermobility and Climate Change: Towards a Just Future

Injustices in aviation emissions

The 'jet zero' delusion

Flying Less

A Problem of Affluence

Chapter 15: Global Climate Change and the Future of Tourism Development

The New Realities of Global Climate Change for Tourism

Carbon risk: Transition to a net-zero emissions economy

Climate risk: Tourism vulnerabilities to climate disruption

Sector Engagement and the Journey Ahead

Part 5: The Future: Uncertain Directions?

Chapter 16: The Future of Tourism in a Changing Economic Environment

Economic Factors

Limits to Supply Capacity and Over-tourism

Vulnerability of Tourism Demand

Terrorism

Pandemics

Emerging trends

Need for More Sustainable Development

Energy Prices

Information and Communication Technology

Chapter 17: The New Normal or Same Old, Same Old

Covid-19 Never Happened!

The Environment Matters Little in Travel Decision-Making

Nature of the Business of Tourism

Nature of the Politics of Tourism

The Flaw in Regenerative Tourism

Chapter 18: Setting an Agenda for the Transformation of Tourism

Panelist's Presentations

Scott McCabe: A social-psychological perspective

Ulrike Gretzel: A technology perspective

Larry Dwyer: An economics perspective.

David Simmons: An environmental perspective

Maria Gravari-Barbas: A cultural perspective

Summary

Transforming future tourism education

Transforming future tourism research

Epilogue

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-84541-908-1

1-84541-907-3

9781845419073

OCLC:

1551395314