Introduction. Colonialism, Tourism and Place

This introductory chapter reveals the persistent and evolving connections between colonialism and tourism, demonstrating how these dynamics continue to shape global destinations today. It argues that cultural and economic practices of coloniality are continuously updated and reproduced by tourism producers across various locations, from staged weddings in Mauritius to curated walks through UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Medina of Tunis. The analysis highlights the importance of exploring linkages between historical foundations, local practices, and globalizing discourses of tourist exploitation over time. By providing a close reading of the colonialism-tourism complex, the chapter offers pathways to understand the relationships between the colonial past and the neo-liberal present.

Linehan, D., D. Clark, I., & F. Xie, P. (2020). Introduction. Colonialism, Tourism and Place, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781789908190.00006