The Geography of Leisure and Tourism Research Group

Sponsor:

Geographies of Leisure and Tourism Research Group (GLTRG)

Session Convenors:

Dr Tara Duncan, University of Otago – tara.duncan@otago.ac.nz

Abstract:

Leisure has long been a topic of the geographical imagination.  Whilst leisure studies and geography may have gone in somewhat separate directions in the past, the multi-, trans- and interdisciplinary nature of both subjects means that convergence and synergies are (re)emerging between these two subject fields.

This session seeks to explore the ways in which leisure and geographical thought have manifested innovative and creative research.  The session aims to engage with contemporary research and knowledge production in and beyond leisure studies and in turn, to challenge … [continue reading]

Sponsor:

Geographies of Leisure and Tourism Research Group (GLTRG)

Session Convenors:

Dr Kirsten Holmes, Curtin University – k.holmes@curtin.edu.au
Professor Tom Baum, Strathclyde University – t.g.baum@strath.ac.uk

Abstract:

Research on events and festivals within leisure and tourism is maturing with the launch of new journals and study programs (Getz, 2007). Yet much is still unknown about the social impact of events and festivals (Carlsen, Ali-Knight and Robertson, 2007) and the human side of events and festivals has been largely under researched (Baum et al, 2009). London will shortly host the Games of the XXX Olympiad, with athletes participating from 204 National Olympic Committees, the event employing 6000 paid … [continue reading]

Sponsor:

Geographies of Leisure and Tourism Research Group (GLTRG)

Session Convenors:

Jan Mosedale, University of Sunderland – Jan.mosedale@sunderland.ac.uk
Carla Ricaurte Quijano, University of Brighton – C.V.RicaurteQuijano@brighton.ac.uk

Abstract:

The notion of governance is increasingly used to refer to the dynamic structures, institutions and practices for regulating public and private socio-economic interactions. The term ‘governance’ incorporates on the one hand, the organization and structures of government (e.g. neoliberalism and shifting scales of governance); on the other hand, the social aspects and relationships between actors (e.g. governance networks).

The dispersion of the functions of the government to a wide variety of formal and informal organisations, institutions and social groups increases … [continue reading]

Sponsors:

COTRI (China Outbound Tourism Research Institute, Heide, Germany
University Mainz, Germany
Sunderland University, UK
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK

Session Conveners:

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, COTRI, University of Applied Sciences Germany, Heide – arlt@fh-westkueste.de
Dr. Ala Al-Hamarneh, University of Mainz – A.Al-Hamarneh@geo.uni-mainz.de
Prof. Kevin Hannam, Sunderland University – Kevin.Hannam@sunderland.ac.uk
Dr. Kevin Latham, University of London, SOAS – kl1@soas.ac.uk

Abstract:

Tourism theory is grounded in occidental, individualistic culture. With more and more non-Western tourists hitting the road, the need for new, less biased theoretical approaches is becoming apparent. The session provides a meeting point for scholars already working in this field and those who … [continue reading]

RGS Tourism and Development Session

Session Convenors:

Dr Sheena Carlisle, Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Cardiff Metropolitan University. Email:scarlisle@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Dr. Caroline Scarles, Department of Tourism, University of Surrey. Email: C.Scarles@surrey.ac.uk

Abstract:

Reflecting the theme of the RGS-IBG annual conference, this session seeks to explore the ways in which tourism development mobilises manifestations or security within tourism destinations. In particular, the session focuses not upon interpretations of security in relation to issues such as terrorism, fear or vulnerability in touristic encounters, but rather upon developing confidence in stakeholder practices, partnerships and collaborations that mobilise peace, security and well being of tourists and residents via: knowledge … [continue reading]