Adventure tourism innovation: Benefitting or hampering operations?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2019.100253
Abstract: Abstract Despite its recognised importance to tourism, very little is known about innovation and innovative practices within the sub-sectors of tourism, such as adventure tourism. Further, despite the known benefits of innovation, not all innovations… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; adventure tourism; industry; innovation benefitting ... See more keywords
Idealizing adventure tourism experiences: tourists’ self-assessment and expectations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2021.100379
Abstract: Abstract Travelers often idealize and develop individual expectations for their adventure experiences through a romanticized “adventure mythology”. The research has focused primarily on the motivations (why); on the feelings of the participants during this type… read more here.
Keywords: adventure tourism; tourism; experiences tourists; mythology ... See more keywords
The softening of adventure tourism
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DOI: 10.1080/15022250.2018.1522725
Abstract: ABSTRACT As a consequence of diversification with regard to tourists and their perceptions on adventure tourism, there has been a supposed softening of Arctic adventure tourism. To determine if any such changes were occurring, a… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; adventure tourism; softening adventure; tourism softening ... See more keywords
Suitability evaluation for mountain-based adventure tourism: A case study of Xinjiang Tianshan, China
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247035
Abstract: In recent years, there has been considerable growth in the provision of and demand for adventure tourism; however, research that examines the resources regarding adventure tourism is limited. A spatial suitability evaluation system for mountain-based… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; adventure tourism; mountain; suitability evaluation ... See more keywords
Translating Adventure Tourism: From Action to Relaxation
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DOI: 10.17576/gema-2018-1803-01
Abstract: Adventure tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the tourism industry and, therefore, one of the most important categories marketed and promoted globally. However, the way adventure tourism is represented and perceived differs… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; adventure tourism; relaxation; analysis ... See more keywords
ADVENTURE TOURISM SPECTRUM, ENVIRONMENT AND LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES: A CASE STUDYIN SOUTHERN SINGALILA TREKKING CORRIDOROF INDO-NEPAL BORDER
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DOI: 10.30892/gtg.26331-419
Abstract: Promotion of adventure tourism is debated for its impacts on environmental quality. For minimization of impacts, soft categories of adventure tourism are preferred worldwide with geotourism packages to serve the adventure seekers. It is widely… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; adventure tourism; tourism spectrum; livelihood opportunities ... See more keywords
The Moderating Roles of Sensation Seeking and Worry among Nature-Based Adventure Tourists
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042021
Abstract: The adventure tourism subsector continues to be popular today. Both industry and academia define adventure tourism’s scope from either the physical (e.g., outdoor activity and physical activity) or psychological aspects (e.g., thrill seeking and challenges).… read more here.
Keywords: adventure; seeking worry; adventure tourism; sensation seeking ... See more keywords