Global Tourism and COVID-19: Implications for Theory and Practice

This book explores how the COVID-19 pandemic is transforming travel and tourism globally, highlighting opportunities for positive change in the industry. It examines topics such as regenerative economies, sustainable development, and social justice, and provides insights from senior and emerging scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global travel and tourism. Despite the devastating consequences brought forth
about by this global crisis, the authors contend that within the ongoing turmoil, there exists a remarkable opportunity to positively reshape the tourism sector in ways that foster a more hopeful future for tourism practitioners, tourists, and host communities alike.

As the world gradually emerges from the shadow of COVID-19, it is clear that a return to the familiar norm is unlikely. Rather, the volume presents a vision of global transformation driven, at least in part, by the evolving ways individuals in the post-COVID-19 era may engage in travel, interact with one another, and explore their surroundings. Individual chapters delve into a wide range of topics, including:

Regenerative economies: Examining the potential for the tourism industry to contribute to sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Transformational travel: Exploring the transformative power of travel and tourism in promoting personal growth, cultural understanding, and social change.
Critical perspectives on pandemics and tourism: Analyzing the complex relationship between pandemics and tourism, including the ethical considerations and challenges faced by the industry.
Sustainable development and resilience post-COVID-19: Discussing strategies for building sustainable tourism practices and fostering resilience in the face of future crises.
Re-discovering and re-localizing tourism: Encouraging travelers to explore local destinations and support local communities, promoting a more sustainable and authentic travel experience.
Global (im)mobilities: Examining the changing patterns of travel and migration in the post-COVID-19 era, including the impact of technology, globalization, and social movements.
Transforming tourism management: Exploring innovative approaches to tourism management and governance, aimed at promoting sustainable development, social equity, and cultural preservation.
New value systems for travel and tourism: Discussing the emergence of new value systems for travel and tourism, including the importance of social justice, sustainability, and ethical considerations.

In this edited volume, a distinguished group of senior and emerging scholars engage in lively debates on the best ways to contribute to more significant, meaningful, and positive planetary shifts within the tourism industry. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Tourism Geographies."

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 174 x 247 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032121383