The tourism knowledge system

Abstract

a b s t r a c tThis conceptual study addresses the significant need for every mature field of knowledge to understand itself. It builds upon previous studies of the epistemology and ontology of tourism by critiquing, synthesising, discarding, re-ordering and adding material. Its contribution is an original reconceptualisation of the structure, systems, processes and outcomes that define the field of tourism. These are explained by the creation of a model and detailed analysis that examines knowledge space, the knowledge force-field, knowledge networks, four key domains in knowledge creation and their interrelationships. Finally the model is used to examine some of the key challenges and consequences that the knowledge system reveals for tourism and its research.

Authenticating the learning environment

“…As highlighted by one academic participant "it is essential in the way that business is taught, a doctor does not learn the craft by reading case studies or completing paper diagnostic tests" (management academic, industry experience). Traditional learning practices do not allow learners to self regulate and become independent contributors to the knowledge by gaining first-hand experience of the 'real-world' (Herrington & Herrington, 2006;Tribe & Liburd, 2016). Findings demonstrate that more progressive and student-centred teaching practices have been introduced by educators providing meaningful real-world opportunities for students (Smeds, Jeronen & Kurppa, 2015;Stergiou, Airey & Riley, 2008;Zahra, 2012).…”

“…Brown, Collins and Duguid (1989) developed a pre-empted model based on simulated learning, aiming to bridge the gap between the theoretical learning and the real-life application of the knowledge in the work environment. A critical element of simulated learning is the notion of the 'community of practice' (Herrington & Oliver, 1999;Tribe & Liburd, 2016). Students are exposed to the 'real world' via learning activities that seek to simulate aspects of authentic work conditions (Bennett, 2005).…”

Degradation, restitution and the elusive culture of rural-urban thinking

“…This, however, may prove difficult due to lack of clear method in many conceptual papers. Mindful of this, this paper follows the protocols for conceptual research as outlined by Xin et al (2013) and Tribe and Liburd (2016), which signify "a process of scoping, comparison, reflection and abstraction (…), including defining concepts, comparing them, historical analysis, the construction of conceptual typologies, finding conceptual gaps, deep reflection, synthesising and finally a reconceptualisation of the subject" (Tribe & Liburd 2016, 45). More specifically, this is done by combining historical deconstruction (cf.…”

Turismo chino emisor: estado de la cuestión y agenda

“…El turismo es una campo de investigación multidisciplinar y el conocimiento en turismo se deriva de disciplinas tales como la geografía, la sociología, psicología, economía, ciencias políticas y filosofía, entre otras (Tribe y Liburd, 2016;Benckendorff y Zehrer, 2013). La geografía del turismo se preocupa de forma central de las relaciones entre la actividad turística y el espacio y el entorno humano y natural en el que se desarrolla esta actividad (Williams y Lew, 2015).…”