Tourism ethics: a perspective article
ISSN: 1660-5373
Article publication date: 2 October 2019
Issue publication date: 20 February 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a personal perspective essay on ethics and tourism.
Design/methodology/approach
It provides a comprehensive literature review and a personal perspective on tourism ethics.
Findings
It is evident that too little attention has been given in tourism literature to ethical and justice theories, philosophy, animal welfare (and rights), diverse world views, climate change and social action. Greater attention is therefore required to be given to the above mentioned areas for the future of tourism.
Research limitations/implications
Greater responsibility and care is required to be undertaken by all stakeholders in tourism, including residents, business and tourists.
Practical implications
The paper argues that academia needs to include ethics and climate change in the curriculum to better prepare students for the future.
Social implications
Awareness raising, information sharing and academic research as well as social action is urgently needed to readdress ecological and climate justice.
Originality/value
This paper calls for action to address justice and ethics in research and practice.
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Citation
Jamal, T. (2020), "Tourism ethics: a perspective article", Tourism Review, Vol. 75 No. 1, pp. 221-224. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-05-2019-0184
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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