Discussion: tourism and diplomacy

Official negotiation between representatives of states has a history that dates back to Antiquity. In modern times, diplomacy has expanded to include informal interactions between a broader cast of characters. Tourists, whether they like it or not, are inevitably representatives of their states. Thi...

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Published in:Journal of tourism history 2019-01, Vol.11 (1), p.63-90
Main Authors: Baranowski, Shelley, Covert, Lisa Pinley, Gordon, Bertram M., Jobs, Richard Ivan, Noack, Christian, Rosenbaum, Adam T., Scott, Blake C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cultural diplomacy
economic development
International tourism
national sovereignty
soft power
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Summary:Official negotiation between representatives of states has a history that dates back to Antiquity. In modern times, diplomacy has expanded to include informal interactions between a broader cast of characters. Tourists, whether they like it or not, are inevitably representatives of their states. This round table discussion draws together six scholars to consider the various relationships between tourism and diplomacy.
ISSN:1755-182X
1755-1838
DOI:10.1080/1755182X.2019.1584974