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Tourism as a Form of International Relations
Insights from Contemporary Practice
9781802207767 Edward Elgar Publishing
This timely book introduces the tourist as a non-state actor on the international political stage. Discussing the ways in which tourism has enabled political dynamics to unfold and shape political affairs, Katerina Antoniou suggests how tourist activity can be used to foster inclusive and empowering political conduct.
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This timely book introduces the tourist as a non-state actor on the international political stage. Discussing the ways in which tourism has enabled political dynamics to unfold and shape political affairs, Katerina Antoniou suggests how tourist activity can be used to foster inclusive and empowering political conduct, as well as suggestions on how it can support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Through a combination of theoretical and analytical models from both the fields of International Relations and Tourism, this book provides an analysis of how tourist activity shapes global political processes and phenomena, and adopts a post-disciplinary approach to the topics discussed. Chapters explore how contemporary tourist activity, driven by cosmopolitan values and cultural literacy, has the capacity to generate inclusive and sustainable development, shape dynamics in international security, and foster sustainable peace. The book further introduces four typologies of tourist-performed diplomacy, covering factors of state interests, global causes, intentional diplomatic activity, and coincidental diplomacy.
The blend of insightful case studies and theory will make this an invigorating read for tourism – particularly sustainable tourism – scholars, students, and practitioners. It will also be a critical book for International Relations academics as well as policymakers and international organization representatives looking for a deeper understanding of the inter-relationships between tourism and international relations.
Through a combination of theoretical and analytical models from both the fields of International Relations and Tourism, this book provides an analysis of how tourist activity shapes global political processes and phenomena, and adopts a post-disciplinary approach to the topics discussed. Chapters explore how contemporary tourist activity, driven by cosmopolitan values and cultural literacy, has the capacity to generate inclusive and sustainable development, shape dynamics in international security, and foster sustainable peace. The book further introduces four typologies of tourist-performed diplomacy, covering factors of state interests, global causes, intentional diplomatic activity, and coincidental diplomacy.
The blend of insightful case studies and theory will make this an invigorating read for tourism – particularly sustainable tourism – scholars, students, and practitioners. It will also be a critical book for International Relations academics as well as policymakers and international organization representatives looking for a deeper understanding of the inter-relationships between tourism and international relations.
Critical Acclaim
‘Tourism is not only a key part of the international economy, but it can profoundly shape cultural and political interactions between nations. However, there has been almost no exploration of the way that tourism can intimately shape relations between states. This book provides an interesting, timely and innovative contribution to this discussion. By focusing on how the issue can shape diplomacy, security, and even peace processes the author expertly weaves tourism into academic debates about some of the most significant challenges currently facing the international community.’
– James Ker-Lindsay, London School of Economics and University of Kent, UK
‘Katerina Antoniou provides a sophisticated theoretical argument underpinned by a rich empirical analysis that critically (re)considers international relations (IR) as practice. The insights from this comprehensive treatment of tourism greatly expand our understanding of central concerns in IR including development, diplomacy, security, and peacebuilding. Antoniou’s revelations regarding non-state actors, knowledge transmission, cosmopolitan ethics – and more – are compelling, and represent an important contribution to our field.’
– Michael Butler, Clark University, US
‘This book serves as a guide to those interested in how tourism can be an international relations tool. By discussing a variety of topics related to international security, peace, and diplomacy, this insightful book uncovers the potential of tourism as a catalyst in the international political and economic sphere.’
– Anna Farmaki, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
– James Ker-Lindsay, London School of Economics and University of Kent, UK
‘Katerina Antoniou provides a sophisticated theoretical argument underpinned by a rich empirical analysis that critically (re)considers international relations (IR) as practice. The insights from this comprehensive treatment of tourism greatly expand our understanding of central concerns in IR including development, diplomacy, security, and peacebuilding. Antoniou’s revelations regarding non-state actors, knowledge transmission, cosmopolitan ethics – and more – are compelling, and represent an important contribution to our field.’
– Michael Butler, Clark University, US
‘This book serves as a guide to those interested in how tourism can be an international relations tool. By discussing a variety of topics related to international security, peace, and diplomacy, this insightful book uncovers the potential of tourism as a catalyst in the international political and economic sphere.’
– Anna Farmaki, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
Contents
Contents: Tourism as a Form of International Relations: an introduction 1. Tourism and international development 2. Tourism and diplomacy 3. Tourism and international security 4. Tourism and peace Tourism as a Form of International Relations: conclusion References Index
