First published 2019
Tourism touches countless lives across the globe, shaping communities and environments in complex ways. Many view it as mere leisure activity or a massive industry with harmful consequences. Sebastian Filep argues for a different perspective rooted in positive psychology, the scientific study of what makes life meaningful. He examines how travel experiences can optimize human fulfillment and help destination communities thrive. The book presents original research investigating what creates exceptional tourist encounters, enables local populations to prosper, and allows tourism workers to excel in their roles. Filep challenges traditional tourism research by applying insights from positive psychology to understand the industry's potential for good. This intersection of psychological science with tourism studies offers fresh approaches to longstanding questions about travel's impact on human wellbeing and community development.
Genres: psychology, business, contemporary, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: informative, inspirational, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-study, new-perspective, scientific-approach
232 pages · Paperback · Routledge