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Slow tourism is an outgrowth of the slow movement which emerged from the slow food movement founded in Italy by Carlo Petrini in 1986. [2] [4] [5] Slow tourism developed as a new form of tourism during the 1990s with the birth of the Cittaslow movement which has played a leading role in the development of slow tourism by providing certified alternative destinations to promote a slower pace and ...
Sustainable tourism should embrace concerns for environmental protection, social equity, and the quality of life, cultural diversity, and a dynamic, viable economy delivering jobs and prosperity for all. [2] It has its roots in sustainable development and there can be some confusion as to what "sustainable tourism" means.
Experiential travel, also known as immersion travel, is a form of tourism in which people focus on experiencing a country, city or particular place by actively and meaningfully engaging with its history, people, culture, food and environment. [1] It can often be transformative. [2]
The principles of smart tourism lie at enhancing tourism experiences, improve the efficiency of resource management, maximize destination competitiveness with an emphasis on sustainable aspects. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] It should also gather and distribute information to facilitate efficient allocation of tourism resources and integrate tourism supplies at ...
[5] [15] Direct tourism jobs, those that provide the visitor with their tourism experience include, but are not limited to: accommodation (building, cleaning, managing), food and drink services, entertainment, manufacturing, and shopping [9] [11] [15] Indirect jobs related to tourism include the manufacturing of aircraft, boats, and other ...
Ecotourism in Svalbard.. Ecotourism is a form of nature-oriented tourism intended to contribute to the conservation of the natural environment, generally defined as being minimally impactful, and including providing both contributions to conservation and environmental education. [1]
Historically, regular tourism is heavily focused on sightseeing, rather than memories and experiences gained from travelling. [2] Based on recent reviews of the psychology of tourism, it is argued that a tourists experience of a place is based upon the individuals memory, [4] which is actively shaped by what they see, but also what they “hear, smell, touch and taste.” [5] In order to build ...
Arts tourism is a relatively less common form of cultural tourism, due both the historical exclusivity of the arts scene, and the option for artists to go on tour, eliminating the need for tourism. Even so, in recent years, the arts community has put increased emphasis on prioritizing the accessibility of local art and exhibits.