Tourism as a Pathway to Hope and Happiness

Edited by Tej Vir Singh, Richard Butler, David A. Fennell

Publication date:

05 December 2022

Publisher

Channel View Publications

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781845418557

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.

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

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.