Discussion 3 – Imperialism and Colonization in Tourism
3a) We’ve discussed many cultural, economic and environmental impacts of tourism on individuals, communities and regions. Page & Connell (2020 p.227) describe McDonaldization which is a manifestation of globalization and also coin another term known as Disneyfication. Describe your perspectives on these two terms and how these processes have impacted tourism in specific destinations (do you have any personal travel experiences?). What long-term impacts may result from these processes? How might the commoditization of culture impact the authenticity of a place? Make inferences as to the long-term sustainability of a destination if authenticity is impacted?
b) Discuss how tourism may be a form of neocolonialism especially for those people and places impacted by colonization. https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/travel-diversity-inclusion-racism-racial-bias-bame-449746 and inclusive/”>https://www.businessdestinations.com/relax/chasing-the-rainbow-the-tourism-industry-is-becoming-more-inclusive/ How might we work to decolonize tourism by including BIPOC and LBGTQ voices and narratives within the tourism experience? Have you noticed visitor/tourist spaces become more inclusive?
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