TOURISM

Is today mass tourism a new complex social phenomenon standing for a contemporary society and opening a new epoch? Does the world’€™s largest industry helps to manage the crisis of boredom caused by the increase of leisure time and the rise of life expectation?

What are the stages of the history of tourism, from the Industrial Revolution in the mid-19 century until now and how will it be developed in the future? Can people come closer to themselves through leisure and travel?

Is there a lack of an attempt to explicate conceptually the comprehensive meaning of tourism policy? Is it possible to create values through Tourism Policy? In which ways tourism offers a great opportunity for new economy and builds a new socio-economic dynamism?

In what way should a country wish to compete and establish an effective policy to attract global tourists on the governmental level? What kind of promotion objectives and strategies should provide the framework within which the collective and individual decisions directly affect long-term tourism development and the daily activities within a destination?

Preservation and degradation of the environment through tourism. Economy of tourism, the most powerful world industry. Do different cultures ever really meet? Threat to natural resources we use for pleasure. Limits of such resources, as tested daily by ignorant tourists.

An overview of the tourism industry; on sustainable and alternative tourism. Examination of ecosystems and ecosystem services, stewardship, values and rights. Humanity-environment relationships. Studying the WTOG Global Code of Ethics. Micro- and macro-interactions of people involved in tourism.

Ethics of stakeholders in development. Protection of host communities and local professionals. Protection and safety of visitors. Travellers’ vulnerability and the role of public authorities: Information, Prevention, Security, Insurance, Assistance.

Knowing what is criminal by the laws of the country visited, and knowing what is considered offensive or injurious conduct by locals. Health and security risks; prevention. On “dark travelling”, visiting war-conflict areas.

Taking advantage of travelers by the host communities: the many ways of deceit. The issue of Sex Tourism. Travel for reasons of religion / health / education / cultural and linguistic exchanges.

How can tourism contribute to achieving sound, continuous and sustainable economic growth? Water and energy. Waste production. The staggering impact, in time and space, of visitor flows; why and how to overcome it.

Safeguarding, advancement, protection and transmission of the artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage. Economic, social and cultural benefits for the local populations: Who profits from Tourism? The impact of developing tourism.

Emergency health cases, crisis situations, repatriation rights, etc. Equal rights to tourism. Why is leisure a right? The history of periodic holidays with pay. Tourism for people with disabilities.

Social and associative tourism. Border crossings: harmonizing and simplifying procedures. Rights of salaried and self-employed workers in the tourism industry. Their insecurity, their training, their status.

Role of multinational tourist enterprises: from the worst to the best. Who is monitoring the effective application of ethical principles in Tourism? Uniformisation and Globalization. Hospitality Ethics: Why visit? Why receive?