All Outputs (34)

Moral assemblages of volunteer tourism development in Cusco, Peru (2016)
Journal Article
Burrai, E., Mostafanezhad, M., & Hannam, K. (2017). Moral assemblages of volunteer tourism development in Cusco, Peru. Tourism Geographies, 19(3), 362-377. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616688.2016.1236145

In this paper, we develop a conceptual approach from which to examine the moral landscape of volunteer tourism development in Cusco, Peru. Drawing from recent work on assemblage theory in geography and tourism studies, we explore how assemblage think... Read More about Moral assemblages of volunteer tourism development in Cusco, Peru.

‘The secret garden’: Artists, bohemia and gentrification in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (2016)
Journal Article
Whiting, J., & Hannam, K. (2016). ‘The secret garden’: Artists, bohemia and gentrification in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. European Urban and Regional Studies, 24(3), 318-334. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969776416643750

Research has pointed to the importance of artists in the early stages of gentrification; however, few studies have examined specifically the meaning of gentrification and place-change from the perspective of artists themselves, and few studies have i... Read More about ‘The secret garden’: Artists, bohemia and gentrification in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Commentary: The Cultural Diffusion of Asian Innovations in Transport Mobilities (2014)
Journal Article
Hannam, K. (2014). Commentary: The Cultural Diffusion of Asian Innovations in Transport Mobilities. Transfers, 4(3), https://doi.org/10.3167/trans.2014.040308

In this brief commentary on the articles in this special section, I would like to relate them to more contemporary mobilities issues as well as the wider mobilities theoretical literature. In so doing, I seek to highlight and interrogate a key theme,... Read More about Commentary: The Cultural Diffusion of Asian Innovations in Transport Mobilities.

Journeys of inspiration: Working artists’ reflections on tourism (2014)
Journal Article
Whiting, J., & Hannam, K. (2014). Journeys of inspiration: Working artists’ reflections on tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 49, 65-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2014.08.007

While much recent research has been focused on aspects of creative tourism, relatively little has paid attention to the views of creative residents. In this paper we argue that romantically informed modes of travel are important to working artists. T... Read More about Journeys of inspiration: Working artists’ reflections on tourism.

Creativity, self-expression and leisure (2014)
Journal Article
Whiting, J., & Hannam, K. (2015). Creativity, self-expression and leisure. Leisure Studies, 34(3), 372-384. https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2014.923494

The links between creativity, self-expression and leisure practices are underexplored within leisure literature. Despite research that documents the centrality of leisure as a worked-at process of self-actualisation and self-identity, the practice of... Read More about Creativity, self-expression and leisure.

Is Tourist a Secular Pilgrim or a Hedonist in Search of Pleasure? (2014)
Journal Article
Knox, D., Hannam, K., Margry, P. J., Olsen, D. H., & Salazar, N. B. (2014). Is Tourist a Secular Pilgrim or a Hedonist in Search of Pleasure?. Tourism Recreation Research, 39(2), 235-267. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2014.11081769

The metaphor of the tourist as pilgrim and tourism as a pilgrimage has been an important idea in tourism studies, reproduced in both academic and popular accounts with varying degrees of criticality. This research probe considers a number of differen... Read More about Is Tourist a Secular Pilgrim or a Hedonist in Search of Pleasure?.

Developments and key issues in tourism mobilities (2013)
Journal Article
Hannam, K., Butler, G., & Paris, C. M. (2014). Developments and key issues in tourism mobilities. Annals of Tourism Research, 44, 171-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2013.09.010

This paper examines key developments in recent tourism mobilities research. It begins by outlining the recent conceptualisation of tourism mobilities, arguing that it is not just that tourism is a form of mobility like other forms of mobility but tha... Read More about Developments and key issues in tourism mobilities.

Cross-border leisure mobility styles in the Basque Eurocity (2013)
Journal Article
Guereño-Omil, B., Hannam, K., & Alzua-Sorzabal, A. (2014). Cross-border leisure mobility styles in the Basque Eurocity. Leisure Studies, 33(6), 547-564. https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2013.833282

The constitution of Europe has fostered greater human and other mobilities across European borders, however it is not clear whether the border is still actually present in some places or inhibits cross-border mobilities. In this context, a leisure m... Read More about Cross-border leisure mobility styles in the Basque Eurocity.

Dark and toxic tourism in the Chernobyl exclusion zone (2013)
Journal Article
Yankovska, G., & Hannam, K. (2014). Dark and toxic tourism in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Current Issues in Tourism, 17(10), 929-939. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2013.820260

With the development of ‘dark’ and ‘toxic’ tourism, interest in death, sufferings or disasters has grown significantly and there is a need to achieve an in depth understanding of tourists experiences at such sites. This paper is an attempt to explor... Read More about Dark and toxic tourism in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

Contrasting Performances of Tourist and Migrant Mobilities in Norwegian Hostels (2013)
Journal Article
Butler, G., & Hannam, K. (2013). Contrasting Performances of Tourist and Migrant Mobilities in Norwegian Hostels. Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 13(3), 175-189. https://doi.org/10.1080/15022250.2013.807983

Hostels are synonymous with independent tourists and frequently identified as spaces of hospitality that enable a number of touristic performances to take place. These performances include resting, relaxation, destination or route planning, and inte... Read More about Contrasting Performances of Tourist and Migrant Mobilities in Norwegian Hostels.

Religious obligations to travel: first-generation Pakistani migrants from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (2013)
Journal Article
Sattar, Z., Hannam, K., & Ali, N. (2013). Religious obligations to travel: first-generation Pakistani migrants from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 11(1-2), 61-72. https://doi.org/10.1080/14766825.2013.795963

This article analyses the religious travel experiences of members of the first generation of the Muslim Pakistani diaspora living in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK drawing upon qualitative interpretations collected from semi-structured interviews. Religiou... Read More about Religious obligations to travel: first-generation Pakistani migrants from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

“Shangri-La” and the New “Great Game”: Exploring Tourism Geopolitics Between China and India (2013)
Journal Article
Hannam, K. (2013). “Shangri-La” and the New “Great Game”: Exploring Tourism Geopolitics Between China and India. Tourism Planning and Development, 10(2), 178-186. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2013.789655

This paper investigates Chinese outbound tourism to India through the lens of tourism geopolitics—a term which has been little used in tourism research thus far. Chinese outbound tourism has been limited until recently by the Chinese government expl... Read More about “Shangri-La” and the New “Great Game”: Exploring Tourism Geopolitics Between China and India.

Flashpacking and automobility (2013)
Journal Article
Butler, G. & Hannam, K. (2014). Flashpacking and automobility. Current Issues in Tourism. 17. (8). 739-752. doi:10.1080/13683500.2013.783793. ISSN 1368-3500.

Recent research has attempted to distinguish the key differences between backpacking and flashpacking. However, research observing how both groups choose to travel between destinations remains a neglected theme, and one that may also reveal distinct... Read More about Flashpacking and automobility.

Performing Expatriate Mobilities in Kuala Lumpur (2013)
Journal Article
Butler, G., & Hannam, K. (2014). Performing Expatriate Mobilities in Kuala Lumpur. Mobilities, 9(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2013.784530

AbstractResearch focusing upon expatriates in Asia has been geographically sporadic in nature and has typically centered upon those based in China, Hong Kong or Singapore. Focusing on Kuala Lumpur this research analyses the experiences of expatriate... Read More about Performing Expatriate Mobilities in Kuala Lumpur.

Festivals, community development and sustainable tourism in the Karpaz region of Northern Cyprus (2013)
Journal Article
Gunsoy, E., & Hannam, K. (2013). Festivals, community development and sustainable tourism in the Karpaz region of Northern Cyprus. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 5(1), 81-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2013.774201

The organization of festivals has recently been emphasized in the Karpaz region of Northern Cyprus as a strategy for sustainable tourism development. Hence, this paper explores the relationship between festivals, community development and sustainabl... Read More about Festivals, community development and sustainable tourism in the Karpaz region of Northern Cyprus.

Embodying the Mobilities of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (2012)
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Roy, S., & Hannam, K. (2013). Embodying the Mobilities of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Mobilities, 8(4), 580-594. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2012.745695

AbstractThis paper develops a critical understanding of one of the key railway journeys in India, namely, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). Using the mobilities paradigm, this paper offers a cultural analysis of the ‘journey’ of the DHR: how i... Read More about Embodying the Mobilities of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Independent tourist's automobilities in Norway (2012)
Journal Article
Butler, G., & Hannam, K. (2012). Independent tourist's automobilities in Norway. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 10(4), 285-300. https://doi.org/10.1080/14766825.2012.718441

This paper critically examines the methods of transportation used by independent tourists and how importantly they value mobility throughout their journeys. While independent tourists are frequently identified as being adventurous and highly mobile,... Read More about Independent tourist's automobilities in Norway.

Conflicting Perspectives of Residents in the Karpaz Region of Northern Cyprus towards Tourism Development (2012)
Journal Article
Gunsoy, E., & Hannam, K. (2012). Conflicting Perspectives of Residents in the Karpaz Region of Northern Cyprus towards Tourism Development. Tourism Planning and Development, 9(3), 309-320. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2012.688067

The development of tourism has recently emerged as a key factor for the remote Karpaz region of Northern Cyprus. Due to its relatively unspoilt nature and well-preserved traditional lifestyle, community tourism was chosen as the most appropriate pro... Read More about Conflicting Perspectives of Residents in the Karpaz Region of Northern Cyprus towards Tourism Development.

Touristic mobilities in India’s slum spaces (2012)
Journal Article
Diekmann, A., & Hannam, K. (2012). Touristic mobilities in India’s slum spaces. Annals of Tourism Research, 39(3), 1315-1336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2012.02.005

This paper engages with contemporary debates about tourism mobilities by examining a central tension in contemporary social science research, namely a concern, on the one hand, with theories that help us to analyse various representations of social l... Read More about Touristic mobilities in India’s slum spaces.

Producing ceramic art works through tourism research (2011)
Journal Article
Thompson, F., Hannam, K., & Petrie, K. (2012). Producing ceramic art works through tourism research. Annals of Tourism Research, 39(1), 336-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2011.06.006

It might appear initially that the diverse fields of ceramics and tourism do not have much in common. However, printed pictorial ceramic objects have been widely available since the 1860s as touristic souvenirs. The relationships between art and tour... Read More about Producing ceramic art works through tourism research.