Tourism as a Pathway to Hope and Happiness (EPUB) von Tej Vir Singh

This book explores the view that tourism can be a pathway to hope and happiness. It examines the role of tourism in preserving natural and architectural wonders, bringing out the best in tourists and locals and adding economic value if managed sustainably. It is 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