{"title":"Ritual in tourism: Evolution, Progress, and future prospects","authors":"Huan Chen , Shaogui Xu , Rob Law , Mu Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.tmp.2024.101258","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ritual, although an old and traditional topic, has gained considerable popularity in the field of tourism studies. However, knowledge of rituals in tourism remains limited and conceptually underdeveloped. This research aims to provide a holistic understanding of rituals in tourism, describe the current research status, and identify gaps and future research directions. A systematic quantitative literature review was conducted, and 210 eligible articles were extracted for subsequent analysis. By mapping the current research status, this study demonstrates the need for a comprehensive conceptual framework based on rituals in the tourism field. Results of the review suggest that rituals in tourism tend to shift from public to individual. Accordingly, useful research is needed from emerging ritual-related concepts. Lastly, suggestions are provided to further enhance the role of rituals in tourism.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48141,"journal":{"name":"Tourism Management Perspectives","volume":"52 ","pages":"Article 101258"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3000,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Tourism Management Perspectives","FirstCategoryId":"91","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211973624000412","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Ritual, although an old and traditional topic, has gained considerable popularity in the field of tourism studies. However, knowledge of rituals in tourism remains limited and conceptually underdeveloped. This research aims to provide a holistic understanding of rituals in tourism, describe the current research status, and identify gaps and future research directions. A systematic quantitative literature review was conducted, and 210 eligible articles were extracted for subsequent analysis. By mapping the current research status, this study demonstrates the need for a comprehensive conceptual framework based on rituals in the tourism field. Results of the review suggest that rituals in tourism tend to shift from public to individual. Accordingly, useful research is needed from emerging ritual-related concepts. Lastly, suggestions are provided to further enhance the role of rituals in tourism.
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Tourism Management Perspectives is an interdisciplinary journal that focuses on the planning and management of travel and tourism. It covers topics such as tourist experiences, their consequences for communities, economies, and environments, the creation of image, the shaping of tourist experiences and perceptions, and the management of tourist organizations and destinations. The journal's editorial board consists of experienced international professionals and it shares the board with Tourism Management. The journal covers socio-cultural, technological, planning, and policy aspects of international, national, and regional tourism, as well as specific management studies. It encourages papers that introduce new research methods and critique existing ones in the context of tourism research. The journal publishes empirical research articles and high-quality review articles on important topics and emerging themes that enhance the theoretical and conceptual understanding of key areas within travel and tourism management.