Maximiliano E. Korstanje

Hugues Séraphin

This timely and topical book presents a unique critical exploration of the sociology of single travel and theory of consumption in relation to loneliness and tourism. Logically structured and interdisciplinary in scope, this book introduces disrupting questions around the convergence of the post-modern self in relation to solo travel post-pandemic, with chapters exploring topics such as romantic loneliness, the benefits and drawbacks of single travel in a globalized world, the influence of technology on solo travel and the impact of sex tourism. International case studies and examples are given throughout and the book is richly illustrated and data-led. The volume looks to the future, exploring relevant trends and the development of new products and services in the next few years. This volume is a pivotal resource for students, scholars and academics with an interest in tourism and mobility studies, international relations, development economics, crisis management, sociology and public policy. The book may also be of professional interest to practitioners and policymakers dedicated to tourism sociology and sociology of tourism consumption.

A Critical Sociology

Solo Travel, Tourism and Loneliness

Tatiana Gladkikh

Tan Vo Thanh

The term ‘overtourism’ has come into prominence since 2017 and refers to the fact that, due to various factors such as more sophisticated marketing strategies, a large number of tourists visit the same place at the same time. The consequences are felt by the locals, the tourists themselves as well as the environment. As a result, tourismphobia and anti-tourism movements have emerged as ways for locals to reclaim their lifestyle by refusing to interact with visitors and sometimes discouraging them to visit. This book presents new research on this emerging phenomenon and discusses the main causes and implications before putting forward possible solutions. The authors take an interpretivist approach in order to unveil aspects of overtourism that have not yet been discussed. It provides case studies and explores topics such as tourism education, overtourism of cultural and heritage sites, and the need for sustainable tourism development.

Causes, Implications and Solutions

Overtourism

Vanessa Gowreesunkar

This book works to fill a serious gap in tourism and hospitality research – children as future consumers. For decades, researchers and industry practitioners alike have overlooked and undervalued the significance of children’s perspectives and their influence as decision-makers. However, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) emphasizes that children have the right to participate in matters that affect them. With this in mind, the contributors to this edited collection draw attention to children as thinkers, actors and transformers of the future of the tourism and hospitality industry. Through a mix of conceptual and empirical chapters, the book collectively supports an overarching theme: the empowerment of children as present and future consumers should be a core component of any sustainable tourism initiative. Towards this goal, the chapters herein represent internationally diverse perspectives and offer a number of innovative recommendations to the industry’s practitioners.

Marketing and Managing Experiences

Children in Hospitality and Tourism

En Haïti, l'ère du tourisme débute vers les années 1940. Mais celle qu'on surnommait "la perle des Antilles" est devenue une destination relativement méprisée. Combien de temps faudra-t-il pour redonner à ce secteur économique son droit de cité? Cet ouvrage est avant tout un rapport sur la connaissance infrastructurelle du pays, sa richesse patrimoniale et ses dotations économiques. C'est aussi une approche prospectiviste la plus réaliste qui conduit à entrevoir des stratégies internes de marché et des stratégies externes régionalisées dans la Grande Caraïbe. Chacun s'apercevra qu'Haïti a la capacité de produire de l'offre touristique compétitive, concurrentielle et différenciée. Nous laissant imaginer la préparation de l'arrivée d'Haïti dans le marché du tourisme avec ses avantages historiques, géographiques, culturels et économiques qui sont distinctifs, réels et défendables, Hugues Séraphin retrace les grandes lignes du secteur, met en exergue certaines des difficultés auxquelles fait face la destination pour retrouver une place dans l'échiquier des destinations mondiales du tourisme, livre l'analyse de la stratégie marketing qui consiste à redorer l'image du pays, et enfin, offre des recommandations stratégiques. Une étude riche, lucide mais porteuse d'espoirs pour un pays qui ne demande qu'à renaître.

Hugues Séraphin

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