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Book Citation - Scopus: 0Handbook of Tourism and Consumer Behavior(Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2024) Zheng, D.; Kozak, M.; Wen, J.This Handbook evaluates cutting-edge research on consumer behavior in the modern day, discussing key areas such as emerging tourism experiences and technology-enabled services. © The Editors and Contributors Severally 2024.Book Citation - Scopus: 2Handbook on Tourism, Public Health and Wellbeing(Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2022) Nunkoo, R.; Kozak, Metin; Wen, J.; Kozak, MetinIn a time of rapid change for travel-related health interventions, this timely Handbook offers critical insights into the interrelationship between tourism, public health, and the wellbeing of local communities and tourists. Written with a global audience in mind, it features cutting-edge interdisciplinary research conducted by leading academics in tourism, public health, wellbeing, and social welfare. Investigating the nexus between tourism and public health in an era of globalisation, tourism growth and COVID-19, this incisive Handbook rethinks the role of tourism in contemporary society. Chapters explore issues from medical tourism, spiritual health, and sustainability to wellness, social development, and disease outbreaks, providing key insights that will assist diverse stakeholders to better navigate this uniquely challenging time in travel and health promotion. The Handbook addresses the growing risks of international travel and considers how the tourism industry might evolve in the wake of COVID-19 and other crises afflicting modern society. Cross-disciplinary in scope, this dynamic Handbook makes a crucial contribution to the literature on the consequences of tourism for public health. Its novel analyses of topics related to tourism, public health, wellbeing, and social welfare will be of significant benefit to tourism stakeholders, healthcare practitioners and policymakers. © All rights reserved.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 0Introduction To the Handbook of Tourism and Consumer Behavior(Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2024) Zheng, D.; Kozak, M.; Wen, J.Tourism plays a crucial role in human activity and significantly impacts the economy. This introduction explores the historical development of tourism and the evolution of consumer behavior, emphasizing the close connection between tourism and consumer choices. Unlike traditional consumption, tourist behaviors are active and location-focused, influenced by various internal and external factors, prioritizing unique experiences and brand loyalty while reducing post-consumption waste. Through an examination of current global challenges and technological advancements, the chapter anticipates future shifts in tourist behavior, including post-pandemic therapeutic tourism, niche exploration for memorable travel experiences, the transition to tech-savvy ‘smart’ travelers, the impact of social media on travel decision-making, and the rise of responsible travel as a social norm. The chapter concludes by discussing the book’s scope and expressing gratitude for contributions. © The Editors and Contributors Severally 2024.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 1Rethinking the Role of Tourism in Modern Society Through the Lenses of the Public and General Wellbeing(Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2022) Wen, J.; Kozak, Metin; Nunkoo, R.; Kozak, Metin[No abstract available]
