This paper aims to explore and explain the transformational impact of spiritual tourism on places and their residents. A qualitative case study has been undertaken on the resort of Arillas on the Greek island of Corfu, gathering data from various stakeholder groups in person and via online and...

Purpose: Anecdotal evidence suggests that in times of economic constraints particularly in countries such as Greece that have long been stereotyped as corrupt, business practices amongst small- and medium-sized organisations that make up the majority of these nations' tourism operators may become...

Reality television programmes are an increasingly ubiquitous element of popular culture. While other forms of popular culture's impact on tourists' perceptions of destination image have been considered in the extant literature, the impact of reality television is under-researched. This article...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual framework based on an understanding of the principles of popular mobile-enabled games, indicating how organisations in the tourism sector could meet the needs of Millennials and Generation Z through engaging with the existing gamified...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a critically reflective account of the process of conducting an impact evaluation of a dance-theatre company's staged productions and workshops. Design/methodology/approach: There are two main approaches: the introspective critical reflection on the...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore aural representation of the countryside and English rurality through the contemporary cultural product of folk song. Design/methodology/approach: A textual analysis was undertaken of the sleeve notes and lyrics of Steve Knightley, songwriter and...

This paper presents the analysis of internet content relating to the UK family seaside resort of Barry that has been the key location setting of a popular television comedy series, which appears to be contributing positively to changing the town's destination image. While offering insights into the ...

This paper explores whether young men and women, the main target market for mainstream nightclubs and bars, have similar or different priorities with respect to their first and subsequent visit to these venues. It suggests that an understanding of the gendered nature of place and the differing...