Routledge - Proximity and Intraregional Aspects of Tourism

Explore new perspectives on travel with Proximity and Intraregional Aspects of Tourism by Routledge. This academic work challenges traditional views that link exoticism solely to long-distance travel. By examining how unfamiliarity and otherness can exist within geographically close environments, this book provides a fresh framework for understanding modern tourism dynamics. Researchers and students will find deep insights into the relationship between the mundane and the exotic. The text examines how people create meaning in their everyday surroundings through processes of territorialization and identification. It is an essential resource for those studying how proximity affects the way we perceive and experience different destinations. This publication helps bridge the gap in tourism research by addressing the overlooked connections between local environments and touristic experiences. Whether you are looking into regional economic impacts or the sociology of travel, this book offers a necessary rethink of how we categorize the world around us.