Theories of Practice in Tourism

<p>Tourism research that is inspired by theories of practice is currently gaining in prominence. This book provides a much-needed introduction to the potential applications of theories of practice in tourism studies. It brings together a variety of approaches exploring how theories of practice bridge themes and fields which are usually addressed separately within tourism research: consumption and production; travel and the everyday; governance and policy; technology and the social. The book critically engages with practices as a fruitful approach to tourism research as well as how the particularities of tourism might inform our understanding of practice theories. </p><p></p><p>This book contributes to conceptual and methodological debates providing insights from authors who have engaged with practice theory as an entry point to researching tourism. It offers a solid starting point for researchers and students alike who wish to learn about, and try, this approach, as well as explore its possibilities and limitations in the field of tourism. </p> <p>1. Practices in and of tourism 2. The Practice of Slow Travel: Understanding practitioners’ recruitment, career and defection 3. Theorising Practices of Walking in Tourism 4. Running and tourism: A practice approach 5. With the rhythm of nature: Reordering everyday life through holiday living 6. Cooking as practice. An aesthetic approach for tourism and hospitality 7. Practicing Tourism Development: The Case of Coastal Destination Development Policy in Denmark 8. Tourism innovation by bundling practices: A genealogy of the ‘Zeelandpas’ destination card 9. Smart Tourism: a practice approach 10. Bringing together tourism practices: Experiences from the International Student Competition of Fermo (Italy) 11. Tourism and theories of practice: key themes and future directions </p>