The evolution of business history offers some radical ways forward for a discipline which is
rich in potential. This shortform book offers an expert overview of how the field has relevance …

Urban tourism research is characteristically present-minded. Few studies on urban tourism
adopt an historical perspective. The aim is to address a knowledge gap concerning urban …

Religious tourism is one of the most longstanding forms of leisure related travel in the world
with a history dating back to antiquity. However, there has been a hesitation amongst many …

An important resource for small town tourism is maximising the local advantage of natural
mineral springs. Only a small international literature exists on the evolution of spa resorts …

This paper utilises archival research to provide a glimpse into the historical development of
rural tourism in South Africa. It points to the minimal focus on historical studies in …

The concept of “turning points” is increasingly applied to understand the evolution of tourism.
Using archival research, it is demonstrated that a significant turning point for the evolution of …

Historical research is undeveloped concerning tourism in sub-Saharan Africa. This research
contributes to scholarship about the history of tourism for climate and health. In South Africa …

Capital city tourism is a significant theme for urban tourism scholarship. Existing
international research on capital city tourism mainly concentrates on the global North. For …

Small towns are a critical tier in the settlement hierarchy. For many small towns tourism is a
vital sector of local development. This paper contributes an historical perspective on small …

Chociaż hotele odgrywają kluczową rolę w międzynarodowej gospodarce tury-stycznej,
prace poświęcone tej tematyce stanowią jedynie niewielki wycinek badań prowadzo-nych w …