Science Fiction, Disruption and Tourism - Paperback

by Ian Yeoman (Editor), Una McMahon-Beattie (Editor), Marianna Sigala (Editor)

This book examines science fiction's theoretical and ontological backgrounds and how science fiction applies to the future of tourism. Focusing on disruption, sustainability and technology, it brings a new theoretical paradigm to the study of tourism in a post COVID-19 world and can be used to explore, frame and even form the future of tourism.

Author Biography

Ian Yeoman is Associate Professor of Tourism Futures at Te Herenga Waka--Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He is Co-Editor of the Journal of Tourism Futures.

Una McMahon-Beattie is Professor of Hospitality Management and Head of Department, Ulster University, Northern Ireland. She is the Deputy Editor of the Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management.

Marianna Sigala is Professor of Marketing, University of Piraeus, Greece. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management.