Hosting as social practice: Gendered insights into contemporary tourism mobilities

Abstract

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Identifying active resident hosts of VFR visitors

“…The more recently a migrant has arrived, the stronger their connections are likely to be with old social networks, which may lead to greater opportunities to be a VFR host. For new residents who feel some sense of isolation, the periods of interaction with VFR guests can refresh and enhance a sense of belonging that outlasts the experience itself (Humbracht, 2015), important in fostering a sense of comfort and well‐being (Backer, 2019; Boden & Molotch, 1994; Gössling et al, 2018; Janta & Christou, 2019). Recent migrants as hosts assume the role of a local expert and guide in the VFR encounter, giving reason and justification to explore their new community, helping them learn the culture, establish connections, and develop a sense of pride (Dutt & Ninov, 2017; Humbracht, 2015; Janta & Christou, 2019; Shani & Uriely, 2012).…”

“…For new residents who feel some sense of isolation, the periods of interaction with VFR guests can refresh and enhance a sense of belonging that outlasts the experience itself (Humbracht, 2015), important in fostering a sense of comfort and well‐being (Backer, 2019; Boden & Molotch, 1994; Gössling et al, 2018; Janta & Christou, 2019). Recent migrants as hosts assume the role of a local expert and guide in the VFR encounter, giving reason and justification to explore their new community, helping them learn the culture, establish connections, and develop a sense of pride (Dutt & Ninov, 2017; Humbracht, 2015; Janta & Christou, 2019; Shani & Uriely, 2012). The interests of the visitor can affect what the resident host seeks out, bringing new experiences of unfamiliar places and activities within their own community (Humbracht, 2015), and in their region more widely (Griffin, 2017; Min‐En, 2006).…”

“…However, VFR research has predominantly focused on the demand side and looked to measure and understand visitor experiences and the impacts they bring. Conversely, despite their required presence within the VFR encounter, the role, activity, and experience of the resident host is an under‐researched phenomenon (Backer, 2019; Janta & Christou, 2019; Shani & Uriely, 2012).…”

“…Previous studies have provided categorisations of resident hosts (Young et al, 2007); compared the activities of different types of hosts (e.g., friends vs. relatives) (e.g., Lockyer & Ryan, 2007); and qualitatively looked at the experience of hosting in terms of integration, identity, and relationships (e.g., Humbracht, 2015; Janta & Christou, 2019). However, there is limited knowledge concerning the identification and characterisation of residents who participate in tourism activities with their guests, thereby contributing to local economic and cultural development.…”

Investigating Sustainable Practices in Hotel Industry-from Employees’ Perspective: Evidence from a Mediterranean Island

“…Our assertion is that employees are not in a position to force hotels to go green; however, the consumers/tourists/guests (i.e., these terms have been used interchangeably in tourism literature as they consume tourism product) [73][74][75][76][77] (just to name a few), can force the hotels to go green, otherwise they will not patronize those hotels that are not practicing sustainability [45,55,78].…”