This paper examines the current state of 'volunteer tourism,'both as a field of study and
modern phenomenon. The foundation of the review rests upon themes initiated over 10 …

Inclusiveness that improves tourism governance is significant for development if benefits
from tourism are distributed equitably. Declaration of 2017 as the International Year of …

The rapid expansion and commercialisation of the volunteer tourism sector and the potential
for negative impacts on host communities have put the sector under increasing scrutiny …

This paper argues that in the current neo-liberal era, the discourse of tourism as an
“industry” has overshadowed other conceptualisations of the tourism phenomenon. An …

Volunteer tourism is an increasingly popular form of travel that is attracting growing research
attention. Nevertheless, existing research has focused primarily on the benefits of volunteer …

To advance understanding of Special Interest Tourism (SIT), this paper will explore the
complexities of this phenomenon in the early 21st century. First, a look at what is “out there” …

This work explores the increasingly popular phenomenon of volunteer tourism in the Global
South, paying particular attention to the governmental rationalities and socio-economic …

This paper applies the educational theory of transformative learning to reconceptualising the
practices of volunteer tourism. The theory of transformative learning posits a 10-step process …

The authors wish to thank a number of people who provided support in the preparation of
this book. From SAGE, we thank Publisher Chris Rojek for commissioning the book …

Crossing disciplinary and chronological boundaries, Volunteer Tourism: Popular
Humanitarianism in Neoliberal Times is the first full-length treatment of volunteer tourism …