Tourism is often viewed as a phenomenon that brings out the worst in human nature. Self-interest, overuse of resources, injustice and cultural erosion are but a few examples. This book explores the contrasting view that tourism can be a pathway to hope and happiness. The chapters address areas including wellbeing, positive psychology, hopeful tourism, mindfulness, peace, responsible tourism and spirituality. The volume examines the role of tourism in preserving natural wonders and architectural masterpieces, bringing out the best in tourists and locals and adding economic value if planned, developed and managed sustainably. It will be a useful resource for students and researchers in tourism, psychology and philosophy.
Table of Contents:
Contributors
Tej Vir Singh: Preface
David A. Fennell: Introduction
Part 1 Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations
Chapter 1. Metin Kozak: Moving from Positive Psychology to Positive Tourism: A Conceptual Approach
Chapter 2. Carla Fraga and Lúcia Bogéa Borges: The Search for Meaning in Life: The Role of Tourism
Chapter 3. Gianna Moscardo: Eat Pray Love or Total Recall? Mindfulness and Tourism
Chapter 4. Reni Polus and Neil Carr: Volunteer Tourism: A Pathway to Hope and Happiness?
Part 2 Destinations, Settings and Populations
Chapter 5. David Bowen and Jackie Clarke: Familiar Tourists as a Source for Hope, Happiness and the Good Life: In Situ Tourist Tales
Chapter 6. Subhajit Das and Hiran Roy: Food Tourism through the Lens of Post-Materialism: Valuing the Cultural Ruralscape
Chapter 7. Mona Mirehie and Iryna Sharayevska: Family Travel, Positive Psychology and Well-Being
Chapter 8. Johnny Coomansingh: The Trinidad Carnival and the Promotion of Joie de Vivre
Part 3 Adjustment and Change
Chapter 9. Melanie Kay Smith: Retreating towards Subjective Well-Being
Chapter 10. Michael Fagence: Enrichment and Enlightenment from Engagement with History through Heritage-Based Tourism
Chapter 11. Sera Vada and Noel Scott: Navigating the New Normal: Restorative Tourism Experiences during Times of Crisis
Chapter 12. Rami K. Isaac: Tourism, Hope and Peace: A Counter-Discourse in Palestine
Chapter 13. David A. Fennell: Deep Peace and the Solo Wilderness Canoe Experience
Richard Butler: Conclusion
Index
About the Author :
Tej Vir Singh was the Founding Director of the Centre for Tourism Research and Development, Lucknow, India. He launched several journals and was the founding Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Recreation Research. He edited and co-edited 16 books and supervised 15 doctoral candidates who were awarded PhDs in Tourism.
Richard Butler is Emeritus Professor of Tourism, School of Business, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. He has published 25 books, nearly 100 journal articles and book chapters and was awarded the UNWTO Ulysses medal in 2016 for ‘excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge’.
David A. Fennell is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies, Brock University, Canada. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ecotourism and has published many articles and books, including Sustainable Tourism: Principles, Contexts and Practices.
Review :
In moments of big crises and diminished well-being across the globe, this original contribution on tourism, hope and happiness could not have been more timely! The volume will have a global appeal to researchers, practitioners, students and educators with a more positive mindset, interested in a better tourism world.
This thoughtful text is a fitting tribute to the legacy and ethos of the late Professor T.V. Singh and his co-editors Professors David Fennell and Richard Butler. The geographical, theoretical and methodological diversity of the contributions is impressive and showcases positive tourism as a force for good in challenging times.
...this book serves as a valuable resource for both academic and practitioner audiences interested in delving deeper into the dimensions of tourism that intersect with the human experience and well-being in various tourism contexts.
