Keywords

transformative tourism, transformative learning theory, experience design, travel learning, free-choice learning, behavior change

Abstract

This conceptual paper addresses gaps in transformative learning and tourism literature. We argue for a more complete integration of Transformative Learning Theory within tourism literature, in order to better understand tourism learning as both a process and a product. The Transformative Tourism Learning Model is proposed as a framework for understanding how to intentionally plan and design tourism learning experiences with specific learning processes and outcomes in mind. This paper offers a synthesis of transformative literature within tourism contexts and the proposes the Transformative Tourism Learning Model to provide researchers and practitioners with a guiding framework in both the design and analysis for tourism learning and behavior change.

Original Publication Citation

Bueddefeld, J. & Duerden, M. D. (2022). The transformative tourism learning model. Annals of Tourism Research, 9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2022.103405

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2022

Publisher

Annals of Tourism Research

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Experience Design and Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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