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Embodying the Mobilities of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (2012)
Journal Article
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.

Exploring the relationship between visitor attractions and events: definitions and management factors (2012)
Journal Article
Weidenfeld, A., & Leask, A. (2013). Exploring the relationship between visitor attractions and events: definitions and management factors. Current Issues in Tourism, 16(6), 552-569. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2012.702736

The growing definitional debate on the terms ‘visitor attractions’ and ‘events’ highlights the need to compare their key determinants and management factors. The article elaborates on this definitional debate, by exploring existing definitions and d... Read More about Exploring the relationship between visitor attractions and events: definitions and management factors.

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.