Philosophies of Hospitality and Tourism: Giving and Receiving (Aspects of Tourism, 91) (Volume 91)

This book introduces readers to philosophies of hospitality and tourism. It provides insights into classic philosophical concepts and explains how these can inform the actions of tourism stakeholders, practitioners, hosts and tourists. The discussion of philanthropy is a strength of the book and will be important in a post-Covid19 tourism industry.nt in a post-Covid19 tourism industry. DOI https://doi.org/10.21832/CHRIST7376 Contents Tables, Figures and Photos Acknowledgements Preface Glossary Introduction: The Nexus of Tourism, Hospitality and Philosophy Part A The Philosophy of Giving in Hospitality and Tourism 1 Giving Philoxenia: The Concept of Hospitality 2 Giving Agape: The Concept of Love 3 Giving Philanthropy: Private and Organisational Philanthropy in Tourism and Hospitality Part B The Philosophy of Receiving in Hospitality and Tourism 4 Receiving Experiences: Tourist Senses and Emotions 5 Receiving Happiness: Tourist Well-being and Psychology 6 Over-receiving: Unruly Behaviour, Gluttony and Overconsumption in Tourism Part C The Philosophy of Giving and Receiving (Tourism) Places 7 Giving and Receiving Places: The Significance and Spirit of Places, and Tourism Development 8 Giving and Receiving Places: Spiritual Tourism and Dark Tourism Closing Remarks References Index

This book introduces readers to philosophies of hospitality and tourism. It provides insights into classic philosophical concepts and explains how these can inform the actions of tourism stakeholders, practitioners, hosts and tourists. The volume explores four main areas: the nexus of philosophy with tourism and hospitality; the philosophy of giving in hospitality and tourism; the receiving-end, such as emotional tourist experiences, happiness and overtourism, including the notion of ‘gluttony’; and philosophical issues related to tourism development, such as the spirit of places and thanatourism. The discussion of philanthropy within the context of tourism is a strength of the book and will be important in a post-Covid-19 tourism industry. The book will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners in tourism and hospitality.

"This book introduces readers to philosophies of hospitality and tourism. It provides insights into classic philosophical concepts and explains how these can inform the actions of tourism stakeholders, practitioners, hosts and tourists. The discussion of philanthropy is a strength of the book and will be important in a post-Covid19 tourism industry"-- Provided by publisher