Theories of Practice in Tourism

ISBN-13: 9781138061705 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 180 str.

Henrik Halkier; Laura James; Carina Ren

Opis

This book seeks to critically engage practice theory as a research approach in the field of tourism studies. It book offers insights into "everydayness" of tourism and the micro-level activities and actions undertaken by industry professionals, travellers and stakeholders. These actions inform both theory and practice in travel and tourism. The book introduces the key concepts and theoretical approach of practice theory and topical case studies to showcase the links between practice theory and tourism.

Spis treści

1. Practices in and of tourism 2. The Practice of Slow Travel: Understanding practitioners’ recruitment, career and defection 3. Theorising Practices of Walking in Tourism 4. Running and tourism: A practice approach 5. With the rhythm of nature: Reordering everyday life through holiday living 6. Cooking as practice. An aesthetic approach for tourism and hospitality 7. Practicing Tourism Development: The Case of Coastal Destination Development Policy in Denmark 8. Tourism innovation by bundling practices: A genealogy of the ‘Zeelandpas’ destination card 9. Smart Tourism: a practice approach 10. Bringing together tourism practices: Experiences from the International Student Competition of Fermo (Italy) 11. Tourism and theories of practice: key themes and future directions