Role of tourism in unifying the two Koreas

Effects of Korean television dramas on the flow of Japanese tourists

“…The role of tourism could be more effective at the level of civilian exchange, a notion backed by the importance of an unofficial channel for a people-to-people relationships rather than an official level of government-to-government relations to alleviate tensions between hostile nations (Butler & Mao, 1995;Kim & Crompton, 1990). Thus film-induced tourism supports being part of a world peace industry.…”

Impact of Tourism Openness Across the Taiwan Strait: Perspective of Mainland Chinese Tourists

“…This argument is validated empirically by later studies (Chen, 2010;Cho, 2007;Kim & Prideaux, 2006;Kim, Prideaux, & Prideaux, 2007). In examining the function of tourism in solving the issues of peace in the Korean Peninsula as well as across the Taiwan Strait, the theory of low-key political activity or people-to-people level of diplomacy was frequently suggested (Chen, 2010;Kim & Crompton, 1990;Kim & Prideaux, 2003Kim, Prideaux, et al, 2007;Yu, 1997). As the influence of China on the global political and economic environment continues to rise, the relationship between Mainland China and Taiwan has become more significant than ever before.…”

“…The development of cross-Strait tourism has been extensively argued as a peace-building mechanism (Chen, 2010;Chiang, 2012;Guo et al, 2006). Several studies recognized the significant function of tourism in enhancing mutual understanding, easing tension, suspicion, and political distrust, and promoting peace between hostile states by enhancing interaction and communication between the residents of these areas (Alipour & Kilic, 2005;Altinay, 2000;Butler & Mao, 1995, 1996D'Amore, 1988;Kim & Crompton, 1990;Kim & Prideaux, 2003;Lee, 1998;Richter, 1989;Sö nmez & Apostolopoulous, 2000;Var, Brayley, & Korsay, 1989;Yu, 1997). This argument is validated empirically by later studies (Chen, 2010;Cho, 2007;Kim & Prideaux, 2006;Kim, Prideaux, & Prideaux, 2007).…”

“…Hence, this study aims to contribute to the research efforts on Taiwan Strait tourism issues by investigating the perception of Mainland Chinese tourists on the impact of crossStrait tourism development. The potential tourism effect on Taiwan Strait relations after the opening up of the tourism sector will be inferred empirically based on the twotrack diplomacy system proposed by Kim and Crompton (1990).…”

War and ecotourism in the National Parks of Colombia: some reflections on the public risk and adventure

“…Since the Second World War (1939)(1940)(1941)(1942)(1943)(1944)(1945) Var et al, 1989;Kim and Crompton, 1990;Akis and Warner, 1994;Butler and Mao, 1995;Lee, 2002;Kim and Prideaux, 2003) have argued that tourism has a role in reducing tensions, the role of tourism in areas of continuing domestic conflict has not been explored. This paper analyses the prospects of ecotourism set against domestic conflict in Colombia.…”