A village is frequently described as a settlement whose inhabitants are traditionally involved in primary industries, such as fishing, agriculture, and mining. Over time, changes in economy and society have resulted in many village communities and their residents finding a new trade: tourism.
Village tourism is important in terms of a country or region’s allure, providing a contrast to city and larger urban developments. The appeal of the village is derived from a combination of physical, historical, and nostalgic attributes and the prospect of encountering a community in microcosm. Although often linked to rural areas and countryside, villages regularly serve as independent attractions and destinations. Village tourism provides people with the opportunity to experience another way of life and to discover something of the regional character of a country.
The village is an important social space for tourists, an interface between host and guest populations. McCannell (1973) draws on...
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Cleave, P. (2014). Village tourism. In: Jafari, J., Xiao, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01669-6_396-1
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