Resident-Tourist Relationships, Interactions and Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

By its very nature, the increased accessibility and demand of travel and tourism has increased contact between different peoples, societies and cultures. These interactions form important parts of the overall tourism experience, potentially having profound effects (both positive and negative) on both residents and tourists. A unique component of the tourism industry is the fact that the resident community comprise an integral part of the tourism product, often directly influencing the tourist experience (and associated attitudes and behaviors). Therefore, vital to a destination’s success as a desirable and sustainable tourism destination, is resident receptiveness of tourism development and of the visiting tourists. Although we understand the value of this relationship and research has increased significantly in this area over the past three decades, there are still gaps in our understanding of the impact of this relationship on both parties and the direct links to sustainability.

This Special Issue will collate papers that present an original contribution to the resident-host relationship literature, with specific emphasis on studies addressing links between these relationships and sustainable tourism development.  Papers are sought which focus on addressing and evaluating explanations and predictions of residents’ attitudes using varied paradigmatic and methodological approaches. Papers should focus on either theoretical development or application, especially contributing to a greater understanding of outcomes of resident-tourist relationships in the context of sustainable tourism development.

Dr. Maree Thyne
Dr. Kyle Maurice Woosnam
Guest Editors

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