Last Call for Papers

on

Niche Tourism and New Emerging Markets

Special Session at the International Conference on Tourism (ICOT 2011)

Tourism in an Era of Uncertainty

Organised by

Dr. Nikolaos Boukas, European University Cyprus

Rhodes Island, GR, 27^th – 30^th April 2011

SCOPE

The last decades, the tourism industry is characterised by a rapid development, the use of mass elements, and the visual consumption. The domination of the mass model of tourism development has led to the deterioration of the resources of many places, and eventually to the decrease of their quality, resulting in a series of negative impacts to the host destinations. In an era where the economic crisis and its associated problems are evident in many countries, the need to turn towards more adequate forms of tourism development and the discovery of new emerging markets are of critical importance. The special session Niche Tourism and New Emerging Markets to be held as part of the International Conference on Tourism (ICOT 2011) “Tourism in an Era of Uncertainty”, aims to examine the significance of niche tourism and new emerging markets for the long term development and economic growth of destinations, but also for the enrichment and construction of more meaningful experiences for visitors themselves. The session will give the opportunity to academics, practitioners, policy makers, consultants, and researchers to discuss and exchange ideas and methodologies regarding the various types of niche tourism and new emerging markets and their contribution to the maximization of the potential of a destination and to the formation of more holistic experiences for visitors and tourists.