Nandasena, Roshini, Morrison, Alastair ORCID: 0000-0002-0754-1083 , Cai, Wenjie ORCID: 0000-0002-1505-7240 and Coca-Stefaniak, J. Andres ORCID: 0000-0001-5711-519X (2023) Transformational tourism: a visionary approach to sustainable tourism? In: Morrison, Alastair ORCID: 0000-0002-0754-1083 and Buhalis, Dimitrios, (eds.) Routledge Handbook on Trends and Issues in Global Tourism. Routledge - Taylor and Francis Group, London, pp. 1-16. ISBN 978-1032197739; 978-1003260790 (doi:https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003260790)

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Abstract

The main purpose of this chapter is to propose a conceptual model of transformational tourism. The transformational process for tourists is explored through an analysis of tourism experiences in Sri Lanka. Based on a thematic analysis of in-depth interviews, two themes were identified: (1) The healing and inspiration of Sri Lanka; and (2) self-reflective actions towards encountering poverty in tourism destinations. Future trends and research directions for transformational tourism are proposed.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	transformational tourism; memorable tourism experiences (MTEs); transformative learning theory (TLT); sustainable tourism; UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); interviews; Sri Lanka
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD61 Risk Management
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Business
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Last Modified:	07 Dec 2023 11:41
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/41802

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