1st Edition

The Ethics of Tourism Critical and Applied Perspectives

By Brent Lovelock, Kirsten Lovelock Copyright 2013
384 Pages 48 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

384 Pages 48 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

384 Pages 48 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

There are increasingly strident calls from many sectors of society for the tourism industry, the world’s largest industry, to adopt a more ethical approach to the way it does business. In particular there has been an emphasis placed on the need for a more ethical approach to the way the tourism industry interacts with consumers, the environment, with indigenous peoples, those in poverty, and... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Ethical Concepts and Principles  3. Mobility, Borders and Security  4. Human Rights  5. Medical Tourism  6. Sex Tourism  7. Tourism and Indigenous Peoples  8. Tourism and Disability  9. Nature-based Tourism  10. Tourism and Animals  11. Climate Change  12. Hospitality and Marketing  13. Labour  14. Codes of Ethics  15. Conclusion: Ethical Futures

Biography

Brent Lovelock is an Associate Professorin the Department of Tourism at the University of Otago, New Zealand.  

 Kirsten M. Lovelock is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand.

The Ethics of Tourism is a significant contribution to the tourism literature. It provides the first comprehensive review of ethics across the breadth of travel and tourism experiences, and presents this in a clear and accessible manner for both students and tourism professionals. The Lovelocks demonstrate the importance of ethical considerations in tourism development, management and behaviour, making this fundamental reading for all tourism professionals.’ - Alan A. Lew, Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation, Northern Arizona University

‘This is the comprehensive book on tourism and ethics that students and staff have been waiting for. Written in a friendly and engaging manner, it is sure to become a 'must have' and sets a new benchmark in tourism studies’ - Kevin Hannam, School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality, Leeds Metropolitan University

'The Ethics of Tourism is an important addition towards tourism sustainability theory... [It] has an inner structure that is easy to follow combined with novelty approach and practical application. It is enjoyable to read and could be appreciated by both academics and more general audience.' - Miroslava Dimitrova, European Journal of Tourism Research

'I do recommend this book wholeheartedly. Quite simply, it is excellent: it is extremely well-written; is very clearly laid out; includes a fine overview of the theory and practice of ethics both in general and as they apply to tourism; and has excellent case studies, discussion points, chapter reviews, and extensive bibliographies.' - Paul F. Wilkinson, Tourism Management