Tourism and Tourism Spaces

The examination is at different levels - from local to global - and is informed by the discussion of three central processes: production, regulation, competition; consumption and commodification; and construction of tourist places and spaces.

With reference to the cultural, economic and political conceptualization of tourism, and illustrated with case studies, this an integrated and systematic review of a range of theoretical positions.

Examining different levels of scale - from local to global - Tourism and Tourism Spaces is informed by the discussion of three key processes:

- production and consumption of tourist spaces

- consumption and commodification of tourist experiences

- construction and reconstruction of tourist spaces

Each chapter engages with different theoretical perspectives; is illustrated with comparative examples and case studies; uses tables, boxes and figures throughout; and concludes with a summary.

An integrated and systematic review of a range of theoretical positions - that integrates economic and cultural - Tourism and Tourism Spaces will be a key resource for students of geography, sociology, management studies, hospitality studies, and leisure studies.