Cookies on Leisure Tourism

Like most websites we use cookies. This is to ensure that we give you the best experience possible.

 

Continuing to use www.cabi.org  means you agree to our use of cookies. If you would like to, you can learn more about the cookies we use.

Leisure Tourism

Your source for all tourism, leisure and hospitality information

CABI’s case study database - Tourism Cases, is a window into the world of tourism development. To search cases and find out more on how to read online, download PDFs and access teaching notes visit Tourism Cases at:  https://tourism.cabi.org/casestudies/

Watch the promotional video here:  https://youtu.be/OPOw9hRFma4

Results per page:

Search results

Full TextCABI Book Chapter Info
Cover for Events and environmental awareness.

This chapter analyses the Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK as an example of a festival that has retained vestiges of its heritage in order to sustain the legacy of the 1960s' countercultural era when ecological values were emerging in importance with many pioneers of the Green Movement gaining...

Author(s)
Borley, A.; Wale, D.; Robinson, P.
ISBN
2013 CABI (H ISBN 9781780642529)
Type
Book chapter
Abstract

As the pace of augmented reality (AR) adoption quickens, cultural heritage sites have begun to focus on the opportunities provided by this new and innovative technology. However, small organizations often fear making large investments in AR without a proof of concept due to the risk of failure....

Author(s)
tom Dieck, M. C.; Jung HyungSoo [Jung, H. S. T. ]
Publisher
Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 2017, 6, 2, pp 110-117
Full TextCABI Book Chapter Info
Cover for Tourism and film.

This chapter initially reviews what is understood by film tourism, before going on to discuss its scope by providing an overview of the development of film tourism, exploring motivations for visiting film locations and outlining impacts of film tourists. Case studies include discussions surrounding ...

Author(s)
Croy, G.; Heitmann, S.
ISBN
2011 CABI (H ISBN 9781845936846)
Type
Book chapter
Abstract

Comedy is a multidimensional, diverse, and versatile spectacle, an identifiable art form and source of entertainment and it has a rich historical identity and purpose. It contributes to cultural identities and has more recently been proven to provide positive impacts in mental healthcare. It offers ...

Author(s)
Robinson, P.; Turner, Z.
Publisher
Cognizant Communication Corporation, Putnam Valley, USA
Citation
Event Management, 2022, 26, 3, pp 685-695
Abstract

This chapter discusses the value of active community involvement in tourism development and highlights the benefits of public meetings and consultations to the formation of ideas and plans.

Author(s)
Robinson, P.
Publisher
Leisure Studies Association, Eastbourne, UK
Citation
Tourism and leisure: local communities and local cultures in the UK, 2009, pp 43-56
Abstract

This paper provides an observational and introductory semiotic analysis of the sharing of recorded images through Google Earth to provide a benchmark against conventional imagery, based upon a theoretical discourse, and to question the changing nature of image recording and sharing and of the...

Author(s)
Robinson, P.
Publisher
Routledge, Abingdon, UK
Citation
Current Issues in Tourism, 2012, 15, 4, pp 353-367
Full TextCABI Book Chapter Info
Cover for Events and political agendas.

This chapter analyses the political agendas associated with festival provision and evaluates the impacts such instrumental policies can have on event content, atmosphere and experience. Using the Cardiff Festival in the UK as a case study, the connections between place, people, policies and...

Author(s)
Finkel, R.
ISBN
2013 CABI (H ISBN 9781780642529)
Type
Book chapter
Full TextCABI Book Chapter Info
Cover for Events and media spectacle.

This chapter explores the evolution of the relationship between media, spectacle and events by drawing on a case study of Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK. The chapter evaluates the emergence of mass media forms in the 19th century and their relationship with the major events of that period,...

Author(s)
Frew, M.
ISBN
2013 CABI (H ISBN 9781780642529)
Type
Book chapter
Full TextCABI Book Chapter Info
Cover for Events, festivals and the arts.

This chapter discusses the relationship between tourism and events, exploring the typology of events and the relationship between these typologies, the host destinations and communities. The chapter uses international case studies to discuss the rationale and justification for hosting events and...

Author(s)
Gelder, G.; Robinson, P.
ISBN
2011 CABI (H ISBN 9781845936846)
Type
Book chapter
Abstract

A global industry of festivals and events has evolved and developed rapidly since the early 1900s. This phenomenal growth, coupled with increased consumer awareness and choice, requires sustained development and growth in the future. Music festivals are unique events that attract audiences for a...

Author(s)
Gelder, G.; Robinson, P.
Publisher
Cognizant Communication Corporation, Elmsford, USA
Citation
Event Management, 2009, 13, 3, pp 181-196

Refine Results

Sort Order
Author
Geographical Location
Item Type
Organisms
Subject Topics