All Outputs (9)

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.