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Examining the experiences of tourists in Antarctica

Examining the experiences of tourists in Antarctica Examining the Experiences of Tourists in Antarctica Patrick T. Maher1*, Dr. Gary Steel2 and Dr. Alison McIntosh2 1 Lincoln University, New Zealand 2 Social Science, Tourism & Recreation Group, Environment, Society & Design Division, PO Box 84, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand OUTLINE OF THE RESEARCH Previous research into Antarctic tourism has been erratic and piecemeal. The bulk of literature on Antarctic tourism has focused on the extent of tourist visitation, the demographic characteristics of tourists, historical perspectives and the assessment of the physical impacts of tourism. With the exception of three studies (see Marsh, 1991; Cessford and Dingwall, 1996; Bauer, 2001), there has been a noticeable lack of empirical research into the experiences of tourists in Antarctica. Proposals for social science research to provide reliable empirical data on the nature of tourism activity in Antarctica and its social impacts have only recently become part of the research agenda (see Davis, 1999; Mason and Legg, 1999; Bauer 2001). A research agenda is pertinent to those involved in the management of tourism in Antarctica, especially when tourism research is increasingly examining the nature of tourist experiences as a means to heightening the focus on values held by tourists, increasing http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Tourism Research Wiley

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Wiley
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Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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1099-2340
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1522-1970
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10.1002/jtr.418
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Examining the Experiences of Tourists in Antarctica Patrick T. Maher1*, Dr. Gary Steel2 and Dr. Alison McIntosh2 1 Lincoln University, New Zealand 2 Social Science, Tourism & Recreation Group, Environment, Society & Design Division, PO Box 84, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand OUTLINE OF THE RESEARCH Previous research into Antarctic tourism has been erratic and piecemeal. The bulk of literature on Antarctic tourism has focused on the extent of tourist visitation, the demographic characteristics of tourists, historical perspectives and the assessment of the physical impacts of tourism. With the exception of three studies (see Marsh, 1991; Cessford and Dingwall, 1996; Bauer, 2001), there has been a noticeable lack of empirical research into the experiences of tourists in Antarctica. Proposals for social science research to provide reliable empirical data on the nature of tourism activity in Antarctica and its social impacts have only recently become part of the research agenda (see Davis, 1999; Mason and Legg, 1999; Bauer 2001). A research agenda is pertinent to those involved in the management of tourism in Antarctica, especially when tourism research is increasingly examining the nature of tourist experiences as a means to heightening the focus on values held by tourists, increasing

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International Journal of Tourism Research – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 2003

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