Routledge Handbook of Borders and Tourism

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Contributors
Chapter 1: Understanding Borders and Tourism: Complex Relationships and Evolving Patterns
Borders and Tourism
Contents of the Book
References
Part I: Past and Present Perspectives on Borders, Tourism, and Mobility
Chapter 2: Travellers’ Tales: How Human Stories Portray “Elsewhere”
Introduction
Travelling as Challenge
Travelling as Discovery
Travel as Reconfiguration—and Claims to the Universal
Travel as Pilgrimage
Travelling as Commentary
Concluding Remarks
Notes
References
Chapter 3: Borderlands and Commensality
Introduction
Border Space and Place
Border Liminality and Border Commensality
Border Tourism
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 4: New Borders and Mobility in the Age of Globalization: De-bordering, Re-bordering, and Beyond
Introduction
When Was/Is Globalization?
Globalization, Borders, and Border Studies
Territories, Borders, and Mobilization
Concluding Thoughts
References
Chapter 5: Aurea Mediocritas : Cross-border Cooperation between Materiality and Relationality
Introduction
Theoretical Underpinnings of Cooperation: The Socio-ecological Framework
Conceptualizing Cross-border Cooperation
Cross-border Cooperation in the Multi-layered Hierarchy of Geographical Units
Tourism and the Fuzziness of Cross-border Cooperation
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 6: Tourism, Citizenship and Border Governance: Past Dynamics and New Reconfigurations
Introduction
Tourism and Citizenship in the Modern Interstate System
Tourism, Neoliberalism and the Contradictions of Global Citizenship
Geopolitics, Travel and Border Governance
Tourism, Racism and the Politics of Space
COVID-19 and the New Dynamics of Borders and Travel
Conclusion
Note
References
Chapter 7: How Space, Borders and Boundaries Shape Biodiversity Values
Introduction
How Can Understanding Economics and Values Help Biodiversity Conservation?
Spatial Variation in Biodiversity Values
International Borders Can Determine Values Held for Biodiversity
How Important Is Physical Distance in Determining Values for Biodiversity?
Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-based Tourism
Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building
Finance and Payments
International Agreements
Conclusions
References
Part II: Borders, Barriers, Access, and (Im)mobilities
Chapter 8: Migration and Borders
Introduction: Historical and Political Considerations
Global Trends in Migration and Immigration Policies
Transnational Challenges for State Borders
Conclusion: Migration without Borders—Utopia or Dystopia?
Notes
References
Chapter 9: Physical Access and Perceived Constraints: Borders as Barriers to Travel Mobilities and Tourism Development
Introduction
Borders and Physical Access
Visa Politics, Sanctions, and Case-specific Regulations
Mental and Symbolic Barriers
Borders as Barriers to Tourism Development
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Enclave Tourism: Bounded Spaces and Social Exclusion
Introduction
Enclaved Tourism Spaces: A Diversity of Types
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Enclosure
Tourism Enclaves and the Wider World
Tourism Enclaves: Material and Symbol-rich Spaces
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Globalization, Mobility, and Border Restrictions: Tourism Perspectives
Introduction
International Tourism and Globalization
International Tourism and the Right to Travel
Economic Ability to Travel
Governance and Transportation Perspectives
Home State: Controlling Outbound Tourism
Means of International Transportation
Controlling Inbound Tourism
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Military Occupations and Tourism
Introduction
Military Occupations
Military Occupation as an Exercise in Tourism
The Changing Shape of Tourism under Military Occupation
Profiteering from Military Occupation through Tourism
Tourism as Normalising Military Occupation
Challenges for Tourism Development under Military Occupation
Mobility Regimes under Military Occupation
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 13: Cultural Boundaries and Ethnic Representation in Cross-border Tourism Destinations
Introduction
Conceptualization
Borders and Boundaries
Ethnic Communities at Borders
Issues
Mobilities
Ethnic Heritage and Cultural Representation
Authenticity and Performativity
Challenges
Ethnic versus State Identity
Trust-based Networks versus Marketized Logic
Conclusion
References
Part III: The Anomalous Border Landscape: Tourism Values and Assets
Chapter 14: Borderlines: Linear Tourist Attractions in Liminal Space
Introduction
Interest in Borders and Borderlands
Boundaries Attracting Tourists
Borderlines and Boundary Markers
Border Crossings
Defensive Lines
Attractions Bisected by a Border and Border-themed Attractions
Border Stories, Narratives, Events, and Semantics
Border Trails and Pathways
Special “Borders” and Geographical Extremities
Discussion and Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 15: Borders of Conflict as Tourist Attractions
Introduction
Conflicted Borders as Tourist Attractions
From Conflicted Border to Heritage Attraction
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Borders as Dark Tourism Spaces
Introduction
Towards an Understanding of Dark Tourism
Towards a Taxonomy of Dark Tourism Border Spaces
Impenetrable Dark Borders: A Barrier to the Darker Side
“Dicing with Death” Border Regions
Dark Borders of (Past) Conflict
Dark “Us and Them” Borders
Dark Crossing Borders
Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Borders, Heritage, and Memory
Introduction
Heritage Tourism
Heritage and Political Borders
Symbolic Sites of Power and Nationalism
Borders and a Heritage of Darkness
Borders as Meeting Grounds
Border Stories and Heritage Narratives
Border Infrastructure as Heritage Landscape
Cross-border Cultural Resources
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 18: Tour Guiding in Contested Geopolitical Borderlands: Narratives and Approaches
Introduction
Tour Guides as Mediators and Narrators
Borders and Contested Heritage as Tourist Attractions
Tour Guiding Approaches at Geopolitical Borderlands
Official Narrative Guiding Approach
Personal Beliefs Guiding Approach
Adapted Narrative Guiding Approach
Dialogue-promoting Guiding Approach
Conclusions
References
Chapter 19: Tourists’ Performances at Border Landmarks in the Era of Social Media
Introduction
Crossing Borders and the Narrative of Otherness
Border-crossing Performances
Border-crossing Postures
Line-crossing Ceremonies
The Influence of Social Media
Conclusion
References
Part IV: The Competitive Advantage of the Border
Chapter 20: Outshopping Abroad: Cross-border Shopping Tourism and the Competitive Advantage of Borders
Introduction
Understanding Cross-border Shopping Tourism
Rationales for Cross-border Shopping
Preconditions: Border Permeability, Regulations and Knowledge
Product Attributes (Economic Rationale)
Shopping Experiences
Economic Impact of, and Reactions to, Cross-border Shopping
Synthesis and Policy Implications
Concluding Remarks: Cross-border Shopping as a Competitive Advantage
References
Chapter 21: Borders and Healthcare: Medical Mobility, Globalization and Borderland Tourism
Introduction
Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism and Travel Decisions
Medical Tourism in the Borderlands
Conclusions
References
Chapter 22: Crossing Borders and Border Crossings: Sex, Tourism, and Travelling in the Sensual Spaces of Borderlands
Introduction
Framing and Blurring the Border
The Temptation of the Border
Conclusion: Crossing Borders?
References
Chapter 23: Transboundary Second-home Tourism
Introduction
Transboundary Second Homes and Recreational Properties
Trajectories of Transboundary Second-home Tourism
The Competitive Advantage of the Border
Climate and Amenities
Economic Disparities
Sociocultural Characteristics
State-induced Advantages
Conclusion
Note
References
Chapter 24: Merchants, Smugglers, and Wanglers:: Non-conventional Tourism and Trade across Political Borders
Introduction
Non-conventional “Tourism” Mobilities in Border Regions
The (Border) Economics of Tourism
Informal Trade
Smuggling and Illicit Trade
Trade-oriented Specialized Border Business Travel
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Part V: Contemporary Change: Transfrontier Cooperation and Collaboration
Chapter 25: Planning and Managing Tourism in Transborder Areas
Introduction
Cross-border Tourism Development and the Need for Integrative Planning
The Complementarity of Tourism and Cross-border Planning Studies
Issues of Integrative Destination Management in Borderlands
Success Factors for Transborder Tourism Planning and Management
Conclusion
References
Chapter 26: Cross-border Tourism Initiatives in the European Union
Introduction
EU Regional Policy and Tourism
EU Enlargement in 2004 and 2007
Multi-scalar Governance and Partnerships
The Challenge of Engaging Stakeholders
Cross-border Heritage and Natural Attractions
Conclusion
References
Chapter 27: Tourism in Protected Areas and Transboundary Parks for Peace
Introduction
The Development of Transboundary Protected Areas
Definitions of Transboundary Conservation Areas and Parks
Borderland Nature and Community-based Tourism Perspectives
Geopolitical Aspects and the Place of Peace Parks
Conclusion
References
Chapter 28: Transfrontier Routes and Trails: Cooperation and Scalar Considerations
Introduction
Tourism Trails and Their Development Potential
Transfrontier Tourism Routes and Trails: Development in Practice v. Academic Attention
Transfrontier Routes and Trails, Bridge-building and Challenges
Conclusion
References
Chapter 29: Tourism Cluster Management in Cross-border Destinations: Blind Spots and Invisible Lines
Introduction
Cross-border Tourism Cluster Development and Evolution
An Empirical Case: La Cerdanya
The Cross-border Cerdanya Valley Destination in the Pyrenees Mountains
The Evolution of the Cerdanya Valley Cross-border Cluster
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 30: Tourism and Political Borders: Past–present Dynamics and the Age of Globalization
Introduction
Borders and Tourism: Concepts to Consider
Past–present Relationships
Conflict–peace Process
Border(lessness) Dynamics
Transfrontier Cooperation and Collaboration
Marginality and Peripherality
From a Security Agenda to a Pandemic Agenda
Final Word
References
Index