The Future Past of Tourism: Historical Perspectives and Future Evolutions

Review Another masterpiece from the formidable pair Yeoman and McMahon-Beattie tracing the histories of tourism through tipping points for us to learn lessons for the future. This is the book we’ve been waiting for in times of rapid change and uncertainties shedding much-needed light on possible trajectories and contemplating a more sustainable future. ― Heike Schänzel, Auckland University of Technology, New ZealandThis book is to tourism what science fiction is to science. It builds on tourism’s past and present to project future evolutionary scenarios. Not all will take place, but future readers will eventually be able to look back and appreciate the vision and foresight of its contributors. A must-read. ― Leslie Vella, Malta Tourism Authority, MaltaThe belief that the more we know about the past, the better equipped we will be for the future, resonates throughout this book. In a collection of well-crafted chapters, renowned futurist scholars capture and validate the significance of history. This innovative volume demonstrates how the current and potential future existence of our multifaceted tourism industry is persistently influenced, revolutionised and inspired by the past. ― Daniel Wright, University of Central Lancashire, UK[This book] is recommended for researchers to obtain inspiration in developing new research themes, as the chapters offer substantial turning points in the past and the future of the tourism industry. -- Brian Kee Mun Wong and Chin Hooi Ng, KDU University College, Malaysia ― Journal of Tourism Futures, Vol 6, No 2, 2020 Product Description This book offers a critical account of the historical evolution of tourism through the identification and discussion of key turning points. Based on these considerations, future turning points are identified and evaluated. The volume provides a continuum between the past and future of tourism. Its central themes are the globalisation of tourism; the development of destinations; the importance of mobility and transport; the development of the modern hotel; the diversification of niche tourism and the conceptualisation of the past and future of tourism using the evolutionary paradigm in future studies. The core findings of the book provide the first perspective on how the history of tourism will shape its future. About the Author Ian Yeoman is Associate Professor of Tourism Futures at Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He is Co-Editor of the Journal of Tourism Futures.Una McMahon-Beattie is Professor of Hospitality Management and Head of Department, Ulster University, Northern Ireland. She is the Deputy Editor of the Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management.