Interdisciplinary Research and Tourism

Abstract

This significant book sheds light on the possibilities and importance of undertaking interdisciplinary research between tourism and adjacent disciplines in order to further promote the values and contributions of tourism research in both academia and society. The book critically explores the nexus between interdisciplinary research and tourism while also unpacking methods of tourism education through the lens of interdisciplinary research. Drawing on cutting-edge interdisciplinary tourism research, this volume ranges across various geographical regions and covers important contemporary themes such as gender tourism, senior leisure tourism, and the impacts of health and wellbeing on tourism experience. Written by leading academics, this insightful volume will be of interest to students and researchers working in tourism, sociology, anthropology, geography, and related disciplines. © 2026 selection and editorial matter, Jun Wen, Metin Kozak, Joshua Aston and Wei Wang; individual chapters, the contributors.