Gay Tourism: New Perspectives - Paperback

by Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta (Editor)

This book examines the emerging and shifting issues in the field of gay tourism, how these relate to significant societal and technological changes and the implications of these changes for theory, policy and practice. It addresses the political and sociocultural discourses evident within gay tourism consumption and explores the conceptualisations of gay tourism within the contexts of tourist profiles and identities. While gay travel research has been dominated by Western perspectives and traditions, this book incorporates voices from non-Western perspectives and cultures. The volume investigates the value of gay tourism that facilitates our engagement with tourism experiences, leisure opportunities and pleasure. It will be a useful resource for students, lecturers and researchers in tourism, human geography, cultural studies and sociology.

Author Biography

Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta is a Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management at the School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Australia. He is a Board Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Research and the Social Media Editor of Annals of Leisure Research. As well as gay tourism, his research interests include social issues and social justice in tourism, hospitality and events.