Inclusive Tourism Development

This book explores how marginalized groups can gain more control over tourism, defining inclusive tourism as an analytical concept and an aspirational ideal. Research from various geographical contexts illustrates the need for more inclusive tourism, including actions by multinational tour operators, hotel owners, and social enterprises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume aims to bring marginalized individuals and communities into the tourism industry in ways that directly benefit them. It addresses the core questions posed by an inclusive tourism approach, such as who is included, on what terms, and with what significance.

Traditionally, tourism has been perceived and experienced as an exclusive activity, accessible only to the relatively wealthy. This volume seeks to challenge that notion by exploring how marginalized groups can gain greater control over tourism.

The book begins by defining the concept of inclusive tourism and discussing seven key elements that can indicate inclusivity in tourism. Research from diverse geographical contexts, including Cambodia, Australia, Sweden, Turkey, and Spain, is utilized to illustrate the need for more inclusive tourism practices. The examples encompass the actions of multinational tour operators, hotel owners, and social enterprises, as well as examining how to ensure tourism is accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Inclusive tourism is presented as both an analytical concept and an aspirational ideal. The authors hope that this book sparks a relentless pursuit to find ways to include new actors and new places in tourism on equitable and sustainable terms.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Tourism Georgraphies."

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367621780