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Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development

This cluster of papers explores the complex intersection of volunteer tourism, global development, and social justice. It delves into the motivations, impacts, and ethical challenges associated with volunteer tourism, emphasizing the importance of fostering cross-cultural understanding, promoting sustainable practices, and critically examining the neoliberal dynamics at play. The papers also highlight the potential for volunteer tourism to contribute to global citizenship and community engagement while addressing issues of systemic inequality and post-colonial power dynamics.

36.6K works worldwide208.9K citations
Volunteer TourismDevelopmentGlobal CitizenshipSocial JusticeCommunity EngagementCross-Cultural UnderstandingSustainabilityEthical ChallengesMotivationsNeoliberalism

Journals publishing in this area

1Tourism Management cover
Tourism Management
ISSN 0261-5177397 articles in this topic
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2International Journal of Tourism and Hotel Management cover
International Journal of Tourism and Hotel Management
ISSN 2706-95833 articles in this topic
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