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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.

Event studies: finding fool's gold at the rainbow's end? (2013)
Journal Article
Baum, T., Lockstone-Binney, L., & Robertson, M. (2013). Event studies: finding fool's gold at the rainbow's end?. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 4(3), 179-185. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijefm-06-2013-0014

Purpose
The aim of this opinion piece is to seek to cast a critical eye over the event studies field to chart its progress as an emerging area of study, relative to its close relations tourism, hospitality and leisure.
Design/methodology/approach... Read More about Event studies: finding fool's gold at the rainbow's end?.

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.

An evaluation of the efficacy of the exercise on referral scheme in Northumberland, UK: association with physical activity and predictors of engagement. A naturalistic observation study (2013)
Journal Article
Hanson, C. L., Allin, L. J., Ellis, J. G., & Dodd-Reynolds, C. J. (2013). An evaluation of the efficacy of the exercise on referral scheme in Northumberland, UK: association with physical activity and predictors of engagement. A naturalistic observation study. BMJ Open, 3(8), Article e002849. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002849

ABSTRACT
Objectives: Exercise on referral schemes (ERS) are widely commissioned in the UK but there is little evidence of their association with physical activity levels. We sought to assess the Northumberland
exercise on referral scheme in terms o... Read More about An evaluation of the efficacy of the exercise on referral scheme in Northumberland, UK: association with physical activity and predictors of engagement. A naturalistic observation study.

Game physics analysis and development – a quality-driven approach using the Entity Component Pattern (2013)
Journal Article
Reilly, C., & Chalmers, K. (2013). Game physics analysis and development – a quality-driven approach using the Entity Component Pattern. The Computer Games Journal, 2, 125-149

The games industry is a broad, multi-discipline industry, which continues to grow in terms of revenue and cultural significance. Despite the accolades of this “recession-proof” industry, video game projects often fail either to deliver on time and on... Read More about Game physics analysis and development – a quality-driven approach using the Entity Component Pattern.

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.

Product Innovation in the Scottish Event Sector (2013)
Book Chapter
Gordon, P. (2013). Product Innovation in the Scottish Event Sector. In Facilities Planning for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Product Innovation in the Scottish event sector.

Revenue Management at Heritage Attractions (2013)
Book Chapter
Leask, A. (2013). Revenue Management at Heritage Attractions. In P. Legohérel, E. Poutier, & A. Fyall (Eds.), Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism,

This chapter focuses on how revenue management might be suitable for use as a tool in developing the effective management of heritage visitor attractions (HVAs). It begins with an explanation of the terms to be used within the chapter and the challen... Read More about Revenue Management at Heritage Attractions.

A case study of employee engagement in the hospitality industry (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Barron, P., & Leask, A. (2013, May). A case study of employee engagement in the hospitality industry. Paper presented at Council for Hospitality Management Education, 22nd Annual Research Conference

No abstract available.

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. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2013.783793

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.

Generation Y: An Agenda for Future Visitor Attraction Research (2013)
Journal Article
Leask, A., Fyall, A., & Barron, P. (2014). Generation Y: An Agenda for Future Visitor Attraction Research. International Journal of Tourism Research, 16(5), 462-471. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.1940

This study provides a comprehensive secondary-based synthesis of previous studies on the profile and patterns of consumption of Generation Y, their consumption experiences and the role of information communication technologies and social media in det... Read More about Generation Y: An Agenda for Future Visitor Attraction Research.

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.

Political (in)stability and its influence on tourism development. (2013)
Journal Article
Causevic, S., & Lynch, P. (2013). Political (in)stability and its influence on tourism development. Tourism Management, 34, 146-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2012.04.006

This paper explores ways in which the context of economic and social renewal in the aftermath of
political conflict affects tourism development. The primary research took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina
(B&H) and involved minimally structured inter... Read More about Political (in)stability and its influence on tourism development..