Tourists, mobilities and paradigms

Harrison, David

doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2017.07.002

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“…There is an ongoing discussion in the field of tourism study concerning the value of using and searching for such clear paradigms (Harrison, 2017). As a part of the defence of their work, it has become somewhat common, almost obligatory in the Anglophone world, for doctoral level students to state and defend the paradigm they are using.…”

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“…While the 1962 work is the major text cited, he added refinements and comments about social science almost 40 years later (Kuhn, 2000). In an analysis of these changed views, Harrison (2017) reveals that in the later work Kuhn effectively abandoned the term paradigm and wrote a lot more about how the extent of incommensurability could divide study areas. The expression can be summarised or recast in a positive way as the degree to which study areas share common standards of measurement.…”

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“…It follows from this differentiated view that proposed "paradigms for the area", such as authenticity and mobility, are not comprehensive and credible candidates in thinking about tourist behaviour (cf. Harrison, 2017).…”

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“…It is perhaps tempting to conclude this section with the call to abandon the understanding of how to study tourist behaviour by framing studies within certain paradigms. There are voices trending in that direction (Gorard & Taylor, 2004;Walker, 2010;Harrison, 2017). The milder approach of recognising that they may provide some background factors explaining why incommensurability arises can also be adopted.…”

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“…It is with regard to such areas that the paths of the sustainability and authenticity discourses cross (Cohen, 2002). Despite all discussion in tourism studies regarding authenticity, the sociological discourse of authenticity still dominates contemporary tourism (Harrison, 2017). According to Hunter (1997), destinations that actively and continuously discourage tourism on ecological grounds are the most attractive ones for MacCannell's (1973) authenticity-seeking tourist.…”

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Sustainability in Ylläs: one focus, various interpretations

Cornelisse

2020

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Purpose Stakeholders have divergent views concerning sustainability in the development of tourism in Ylläs. The danger of these differences is that it can result into a conflict that could jeopardize the fragile ecosystem and livelihood of the locals. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore how the quest for authenticity is discursively related to the interpretations of sustainability in tourism, based on a mix of qualitative and quantitative research. Design/methodology/approach This was an empirical study, based on a mix of quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (interviews) research methods. Findings Despite the different interpretations, almost all stakeholders agree on “sustainability” in the development of tourism, since it is the authentic nature that attracts tourists. Accordingly, the search for authenticity could contribute to the sustainability of the tourist destination Ylläs in the long term. Caution is asked though for the enclave-like construction of tourist destinations, e.g. Ylläs, that currently differentiate from their surrounding peripheries. Practical implications Despite the different interpretations, almost all stakeholders agree on “sustainability” in the development of tourism, since it is the authentic nature that attracts tourists. Accordingly, the search for authenticity could contribute to the sustainability of the tourist destination Ylläs in the long term. It is suggested to continue research regarding authenticity in practice. Social implications The conditions under which sustainability could become a consideration for tourism development in Ylläs are linked to sustaining tourism business, the most important source of income for Ylläs. Originality/value Can the quest for authenticity, insofar as it remains a significant motive in contemporary tourism, contribute to the sustainability of tourist sites? Destinations that actively and continuously discourage tourism on ecological grounds are the most attractive ones for MacCannell’s authenticity-seeking tourist. Considerations regarding sustainability and development in the context of ecological vulnerable and economic valuable regions clash. It is with regard to such areas that the paths of the sustainability and authenticity discourses cross (Cohen, 2002).

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Can digital-free tourism build character strengths?

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Oktadiana

2020

Annals of Tourism Research

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The perception of digital-free tourism for developing character strengths was explored. A golden evidence triangle fusing the views of three respondent groups was established to assess trustworthy digital-free tourism-character strength linkages. Nine strengths were commonly acknowledged. They were distributed across a three-layer tiered model according to their relative importance. The strengths developed in digital-free tourism include: self-regulation, appreciation of beauty and excellence, social intelligence and open-mindedness for the core layer; vitality, love and perspective for the secondary layer; spirituality and creativity for the peripheral layer. The roles of each verified strength and the mechanisms for developing character strengths in digital-free tourism were captured in a three-stage travel narrative.

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Tourists, mobilities and paradigms

Cited by 14 publications

References 59 publications

Are tourists interesting?

Are tourists interesting?

Sustainability in Ylläs: one focus, various interpretations

Can digital-free tourism build character strengths?

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