Rethinking the role of tourism in modern society through the lenses of the public and general wellbeing

Jun Wen, Robin Nunkoo and Metin Kozak

Chapter 1 in Handbook on Tourism, Public Health and Wellbeing, 2022, pp 1-14 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The nexus between tourism and public health/wellbeing provides opportunities to rethink tourism's role in contemporary society. Considering COVID-19 and other crises, the risk of international travel continues to rise. Widespread illness, accidents, and other health-related threats have made headlines in the past with few signs of recovery. Yet various public health and tourism institutions - from local offices to international bodies - continue to lag behind in travel-related health interventions. This chapter reviews origins and history of tourism, situating medical tourism within this debate. It then delves into looking at the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism industry and discusses the link between tourism, public health and well-being. Within this discussion, the chapter situates the different chapters.

Keywords: Business and Management; Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Environment; Geography; Sociology and Social Policy; Sustainable Development Goals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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