The Routledge Handbook of Second Home Tourism and Mobilities

Second homes have become an increasingly important part of tourism and housing studies, with direct and indirect contributions to destinations and longer-term retirement, lifestyle, and amenity migration. This volume provides an overview of disciplinary and methodological approaches to second homes, with a broad geographical reach. It covers governance, development, community, and mobile second homes and offers a contemporary account of the major issues in an area of growing international interest.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Second homes have emerged as a significant facet of both tourism and housing studies, playing a pivotal role in attracting domestic and international visitors to various destinations. These properties can also be a part of longer-term retirement, lifestyle, and amenity migration, which can have substantial economic and social impacts on communities and destination development.

This comprehensive volume provides a comprehensive overview of diverse disciplinary and methodological approaches to second homes, spanning a broad geographical scope. The book is organized into four parts, namely governance, development, community, and mobile second homes, offering a contemporary account of the key issues in this rapidly growing field of international interest.

The international and cross-disciplinary nature of the contributions in this handbook makes it invaluable for scholars and practitioners in various academic fields within the social sciences, as well as urban and regional planners. By delving into various dimensions, such as planning, the role of second homes in development, and the management of their impact, this handbook offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics surrounding second homes and their implications for society.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032339153