Abstract
This book is a collection of papers generated as a result of the 2012 Adventure
Conference at the School of Adventure Studies, Fort William, Scotland. The theme
for that event was ‘meanings, markets and magic’, and it attracted a global audience drawn from a range of disciplines and perspectives. In two broad camps there were educationalists and leisure/tourism providers; in addition there were tourism, leisure and outdoor education academics, theoreticians and some other interests represented. All those attending the conference were also, or had been, participants in adventure tourism, both as consumers of commercialized experiences and/or as autonomous adventurers, and were therefore able to offer a range of insights. Emanating from this event is this diverse collection of ideas under the title of Adventure Tourism: Meanings, Experience and Learning.
Conference at the School of Adventure Studies, Fort William, Scotland. The theme
for that event was ‘meanings, markets and magic’, and it attracted a global audience drawn from a range of disciplines and perspectives. In two broad camps there were educationalists and leisure/tourism providers; in addition there were tourism, leisure and outdoor education academics, theoreticians and some other interests represented. All those attending the conference were also, or had been, participants in adventure tourism, both as consumers of commercialized experiences and/or as autonomous adventurers, and were therefore able to offer a range of insights. Emanating from this event is this diverse collection of ideas under the title of Adventure Tourism: Meanings, Experience and Learning.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Adventure Tourism: Meaning, Experience and Learning |
Place of Publication | Abingdon |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 1-5 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-415-52483-4 |
Publication status | Published - 24 May 2017 |
Event | International Adventure Conference 2012: Meaning, Experience and Learning - Lime Tree Hotel, Fort William, United Kingdom Duration: 16 Feb 2012 → 17 Feb 2012 |
Conference
Conference | International Adventure Conference 2012 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Fort William |
Period | 16/02/12 → 17/02/12 |
Keywords
- adventure tourism
- Recreation
- Motivations
- Learning