Until now research on political tourism has mostly concentrated on the period after 1945, on western travellers and on political engagement in the narrow sense of party politics. In this special issue we welcome articles exploring political tourism from broader chronological, geographical and thematic perspectives.

By acquiring a better understanding of how political factors and other traditional tourism attractors influence one’s decision to travel, it will show how the political makeup of a country directly influences tourism rates.

Jan 1, 2023 · This research note aims to investigate (1) the connection between political ideological distance and bilateral tourism, (2) the strength of individual choice and government intervention channels, and (3) the cultural–political interplay in tourism.

5 days ago · In this article, we’ll delve into how politics influence tourism and examine the implications for travelers, businesses, and destinations around the world. One of the most direct ways in which politics influence tourism is through the formulation and implementation of travel policies and regulations.

Aug 21, 2024 · The study explores the political effects of tourism, arguing that they are critical to the field of tourism and can influence destination choices, travel policies, and tourists' overall experience.

The political tourist belongs to a particular category of traveller, one who seeks to participate in or manifest solidarity with a political struggle taking place ‘elsewhere’ in the world.

Jan 13, 2024 · But how do countries use tourism as a political instrument? And how does it impact global diplomacy, trade, and even conflicts? In this blog, we’ll explore the multifaceted ways in which tourism is used for political purposes, the strategies behind it, and real-world examples that showcase its influence.

Political Tourism and Its Texts is at once an insightful study of modern writers and the causes that inspired them, and a call to address, with political urgency, contemporary neo-imperialism and the politics of global inequality.

Jan 31, 2008 · Drawing on sociological, postcolonial, poststructuralist, and feminist theories, Political Tourism and Its Texts is at once an insightful study of modern writers and the causes that inspired...

Jan 17, 2021 · Political ideologies shape the acceptability of government support for private tourist companies, legislation in field of tourism, limitation/stimulation of inbound/outbound tourist flows.