Marina Novelli

Joseph M. Cheer

Claudio Milano

Over the last decade, while many scholars have maintained their interest in the classical debate concerning the impacts of tourism, some have attempted new conceptualisations, while others have converged towards critical narratives promoted by a number of social movements, and have become involved in subsequent discussions on ‘overtourism’ and ‘tourismphobia’. The terms 'overtourism' and 'tourismphobia' have their genesis in the rapid unfolding of unsustainable mass tourism practices and the responses that these have generated amongst academics, practitioners, social movements and grassroots organizations concerned with the detrimental use of urban, rural and coastal spaces, among others, for tourism purposes. The renewed interest in the study of the adverse impacts of tourism, as implied in the term 'overtourism', is related to a variety of well-established causes. Travel and Tourism in the Age of Overtourism builds on existing knowledge and makes a theoretical and practical contribution the overtourism debate and the system dynamics underlining it. This collection suggests ways to address this from a tourism and planning perspective. It offers critical reflections on the contemporary evolution of tourism development and the implication of such processes on people, places and spaces. The chapters in this book were originally published as a Special Issue of the journal Tourism Planning & Development.

Travel and Tourism in the Age of Overtourism

Joseph M Cheer

This book examines the evolution of the phenomenon and explores the genesis of overtourism and the system dynamics underlining it. The 'overtourism' phenomenon is defined as the excessive growth of visitors leading to overcrowding and the consequential suffering of residents, due to temporary and often seasonal tourism peaks, that lead to permanent changes in lifestyles, amenities and well- being. Enormous tensions in overtourism affected destinations have driven the intensification of policy making and scholarly attention toward seeking antidotes to an issue that is considered paradoxical and problematic. Moving beyond the 'top 10 things you can do about overtourism', this book examines the evolution of the phenomenon and explores the genesis of overtourism as well as the system dynamics underpinning it. With a rigorous scientific approach, the book uses systems-thinking and contemporary paradigms around sustainable development, resilience planning and degrowth; while considering global economic, socio-political, environmental discourses. Researchers, analysts, policy makers and industry stakeholders working within tourism as well as those within the private sector, community groups, civil society groups and NGOs will find this book an essential source of information.

Excesses, Discontents and Measures in Travel and Tourism

Overtourism

Niche Tourism examines one of the fastest growing areas within the tourism sector. This book provides an integrated picture of speciality/niche tourism as a whole looking at both the 'macro' and 'micro' niche area. It has a comprehensive theoretical framework, and discusses initiatives, policies and strategies adopted internationally. With an emphasis on linking theory to practice, it is underpinned by up-to-date international case studies from around the world. Divided into 3 parts, it covers a variety of aspects under the headings of special interest tourism, tradition and culture base tourism and activity-based tourism.

Niche Tourism

Tuccia nasce consacrata da una bestemmia in una calda estate nella Chiana dei Rescurdati, frazione di Scurdìa, un piccolo e remoto villaggio siciliano. È una dei “bannunati”, gli abbandonati, poche anime dimenticate da tutti e rimaste, durante la Seconda guerra mondiale, su quell’altopiano desolato. Attraverso i suoi occhi arguti di bambina e poi di adolescente, si scrivono intense le pagine di questo romanzo, dove gli eventi irrompono potenti e prepotenti nella vita degli abitanti della Chiana. Come la Bomba, piombata improvvisamente un giorno dal cielo e rimasta inesplosa al centro del paese, simbolo della follia umana, immobile e silente testimone delle vicende del luogo. Sarà Tuccia ‘u Lione, con la sua caparbietà, a non volersi mai arrendere, a lottare con l’immaginazione contro il deserto della solitudine per colmare vuoti e assenze, donando un senso alla sua dolorosa esistenza. Un raccontare appassionato e fortemente evocativo il suo: l’amicizia, le sfide, la morte, i libri, gli affetti e poi l’amore, così spontaneo eppure così complesso, alla scoperta della vita e della sua precarietà.

I bannunati

P. Burns

A collection of essays from scholars evaluating tourism as a means of simulating economic growth and fighting economic inequalities in poor countries. It takes a look at the successes and failures of tourism in this role, and considers why tourism as a catalyst for economic development can be a controversial device.

Marina Novelli

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