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Tourism Case Studies Asia-Pacific Region (2024)
Book
Abdullah, T., & Polus, R. (Eds.). (2024). Tourism Case Studies Asia-Pacific Region. CAB International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800628687.0000

Tourism Case Studies from the Asia-Pacific Region offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse world of tourism within one of the most dynamic regions on the globe. Authored by leading academic and industry experts, this volume fills a crucial g... Read More about Tourism Case Studies Asia-Pacific Region.

Caught in the maze: Exploration of the ‘tourist trap’ phenomenon (2024)
Journal Article
Polus, R., Nautiyal, R., & Nautiyal, A. (2025). Caught in the maze: Exploration of the ‘tourist trap’ phenomenon. Tourism Management, 106, Article 105009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2024.105009

This research note explores the intricate nature of tourist traps, going beyond the prevalent negative stigma attached to them. While the term tourist trap is casually used, only a limited number of scholars have investigated the intricacies of this... Read More about Caught in the maze: Exploration of the ‘tourist trap’ phenomenon.

Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations (2024)
Journal Article
Polus, R., Shaheer, I., & Nayak, N. P. (2024). Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations. International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, 12(1), 50-70

Pilgrimage travel, a common practice across major religions, has historically exhibited remarkable resilience to global crises, owing to the unwavering conviction of its followers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant departure from th... Read More about Pilgrimage in the COVID-19 Era: Uncovering Supply Side Challenges and Opportunities in Media Representations.

From pilgrimage to volunteer tourism: A spiritual journey in the contemporary world (2023)
Journal Article
Polus, R., & Carr, N. (2024). From pilgrimage to volunteer tourism: A spiritual journey in the contemporary world. Anatolia, 35(3), 607-620. https://doi.org/10.1080/13032917.2023.2289610

The aim of this paper is to explore how the experiences of international volunteer tourists can contribute to the rejuvenation of the concept of pilgrimage in the contemporary world. Through thematic analysis of the individual portraits, this paper i... Read More about From pilgrimage to volunteer tourism: A spiritual journey in the contemporary world.

‘Reverse gaze’ in spiritual tourism: fact or myth? (2023)
Journal Article
Polus, R. (online). ‘Reverse gaze’ in spiritual tourism: fact or myth?. Tourism Recreation Research, https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2023.2252679

The term ‘reverse gaze’ is used in tourism academia to describe the interaction between tourist photographers and local subjects, which challenges traditional power dynamics in tourism. However, further research is needed to explore this concept with... Read More about ‘Reverse gaze’ in spiritual tourism: fact or myth?.

Freedom and Empowerment in International Volunteering: The Story of Angi (2023)
Journal Article
Polus, R., & Carr, N. (2023). Freedom and Empowerment in International Volunteering: The Story of Angi. Tourism Cases, https://doi.org/10.1079/tourism.2023.0031

This case study examines the intersection of freedom and empowerment in the context of international volunteering, focusing on Angi’s personal narrative and her perception of these concepts. Angi’s journey serves as a compelling illustration of how i... Read More about Freedom and Empowerment in International Volunteering: The Story of Angi.

“To use or not to use” - Mobile technology in nature-based tourism experience (2023)
Journal Article
Nautiyal, R., Polus, R., Tripathi, A., & Shaheer, I. (2023). “To use or not to use” - Mobile technology in nature-based tourism experience. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 43, Article 100667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2023.100667

This study investigates the role of mobile technology in the three stages (pre-visit, during-visit, and post-visit) of nature-based tourism (NBT) experiences. By employing collaborative autoethnography and reflexive thematic data analysis, this resea... Read More about “To use or not to use” - Mobile technology in nature-based tourism experience.

Netnography and volunteer tourism: Critical reflections on conducting online research during a global pandemic (2023)
Journal Article
Polus, R., & Carr, N. (2023). Netnography and volunteer tourism: Critical reflections on conducting online research during a global pandemic. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 56, 42-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2023.05.022

COVID-19 curtailed a significant amount of research in the field, forcing social scientists to consider the future of fieldwork. Netnography seems to offer a covid-resistant alternative to traditional fieldwork methods. This paper expands knowledge o... Read More about Netnography and volunteer tourism: Critical reflections on conducting online research during a global pandemic.

What can online reviews reveal about Tourism Destination Image? A netnographic approach to a pilgrim destination in India (2023)
Journal Article
Nayak, N., Polus, R., & Piramanayagam, S. (2024). What can online reviews reveal about Tourism Destination Image? A netnographic approach to a pilgrim destination in India. Tourism Recreation Research, 49(6), 1284-1300. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2022.2160921

The purpose of this study is to examine the destination image of Tirumala Tirupati as one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India using three Tourism Destination Image (TDI) components namely cognitive, affective, and conative. Netnography was... Read More about What can online reviews reveal about Tourism Destination Image? A netnographic approach to a pilgrim destination in India.