Academic publications

We continually publish our findings of tourism futures research in international journals, books and reports. We also have our own journal, Journal of Tourism Futures, through which our tourism experts as well as external researchers inform a broad audience about their research. Our research publications engage with major global tourism themes viewed through a futurist lens and are written and researched in-house by our researchers supported by contributions from qualified academic experts.

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2021

Folmer, A. (2021). Rethinking our desired relationship with animals in the tourism sector. [Review of Wildlife Tourism Futures by Giovanna Bertella]. The Future of Tourism. Bristol: Channel View Publications.

Hartman, S. (2021). Adaptive tourism areas in times of change. Annals of Tourism Research.

Heslinga et al. (2021). Tracked to protect – Spatiotemporal dynamics of recreational boating in sensitive marine natural areas. ScienceDirect.

Heslinga, J.H., Groote, P.D. and F. Vanclay (2021). Strengthening governance processes to improve benefit sharing from tourism in protected areas by using stakeholder analysis. In S. Snyman and K. Bricker (Eds.), Benefit sharing. Abingdon: Routledge.

Papp et al. (2021). Building Back Better: Reconstructing Governmental Systems and Policies for Sustainable Tourism. Harvard University.

Wielenga, B. (2021). New experiences in nature areas: architecture as a tool to stimulate transformative experiences among visitors in nature areas? Journal of Tourism Futures.

2020

Hartman, S., Wielenga, B., Heslinga, J. (2020). The future of tourism destination management: building productive coalitions of actor networks for complex destination development. Journal of Tourism Futures.

Heslinga, J.H., (2020). Towards resilient regions; 8 policy recommendations for synergy between tourism development and nature protection. LAND, 9(2), 44.

Heslinga, J.H., Postma, A. and S. Hartman (2020). De bezoekerseconomie na COVID-19? Scenarioplanning biedt lange termijn perspectieven voor de toekomt. Vrije tijd studies.

Postma, A. and Papp, B. (2020), “Of trends and trend pyramids”. Journal of Tourism Futures.

Postma, A., Koens, K., and Papp, B. (2020). “Carrying capacity revisited”. In J. Oskam (ed.). The overtourism debate: NIMBY, nuisance, commodification. Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishers.

van Leeuwen, M., Klerks, Y., Bargeman. B., Heslinga. J.H. and M. Bastiaansen (2020). Leisure will not be Locked Down – Insights on Leisure and COVID-19 from The Netherlands. World Leisure Organization, 62(4), 339-343.

Wielenga, B. (2020). The bird hide redesigned. Merging architecture and nature into build objects in natural environments: architectural bird hides as a catalyst for tourism destination development and management in natural areas? (Master thesis). Groningen: University of Groningen.

2019

Hartman, S. (2019) “Framing strategic storytelling in the context of transition management to stimulate tourism destination development “.Journal of Tourism Management, 75, 90-98.

Heslinga, J.H., Groote, P.D. and F. Vanclay (2019). Examining social-ecological resilience: using content analysis to assess changes in public perceptions of the synergetic interactions between tourism development and landscape protection.

Heslinga, J.H., Groote, P.D. and F. Vanclay (2019). Strengthening governance processes to improve benefit sharing from tourism in protected areas by using stakeholder analysis. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 27(6), 773-787.

Heslinga, J.H., Hillebrand, H. and T. Emonts (2019). How to improve innovation in sustainable tourism? Five lessons learned from the Austrian Alps. Journal of Tourism Futures, 5(1), 35-42.

Heslinga, J., Hartman, S., Wielenga, B. (2019). Irresponsible responsible tourism; observations from nature tourism areas in Norway. Journal of Tourism Futures.

Koens, K., Postma, A., Papp, B. (2019). “Management strategies for overtourism – from adaptation to system change”. In H. Pechlaner, E. Innerhofer, and G. Erschbamer (Ed.). Overtourism, Tourism Management and Solutions, 1st Edition (chapter 11).

Zandberg, T,. & Huisman, M. (2019). “Missing behavior data in longitudinal network studies: the impact of treatment methods on estimated effect parameters in stochastic actor oriented models”. Social Network Analysis and Mining.

Zandberg, T., & F.N. Morales (2019). „Public managers’ networking and innovative work behavior, the importance of career incentives”. International Review of Administrative Science, 85(2) 286–303.

2018

Bergsma, M., Chen,W., Hartman, S., Mei, Y., Revier, H., Tang, Y., Zandberg, T., & Zhu, C. (2018). „National Parks in the Netherlands and China: A comparative study of governance structures and policies in relation to the leisure-conservation balance”.

Cavagnaro, E., Staffieri, S., & Postma, A. (2018) “Understanding millennials’ tourism experience: values and meaning to travel as a key for identifying target clusters for youth (sustainable) tourism”. Journal of Tourism Futures, 4(2), 31-42.

Hartman, S. (2018) Resilient tourism destinations? Governance implications of bringing theories of resilience and adaptive capacity to tourism practice. In: Innerhofer, Fontanari & Pechlaner (Eds.) Destination Resilience – Challenges and Opportunities.

Hartman, S. (2018) Towards adaptive tourism areas: using fitness landscapes for managing and futureproofing tourism area development”, Journal of Tourism Futures, 4(2), 152-162.

Heslinga, J.H., (2018). Synergetic-tourism landscape interactions: policy, public discourse and partnerships. PhD thesis. Groningen: University of Groningen

.Heslinga, J.H., Groote, P.D. and F. Vanclay (2018). Understanding the historical institutional context by using content analysis of local policy and planning documents. Tourism Management. 66, 180-190.

Koens, K., Postma, A., Papp, B. (2018). “Is Overtourism overused? Understanding the Impact of Tourism in a City Context”. Sustainability, 10(12), 4384.

Meekes, J. F., Buda, D. M., & De Roo, G. (2017). “Leeuwarden 2018: Complexity of Leisure-Led Regional Development in A European Capital of Culture”. Tijdschrift Voor Economische En Sociale Geografie, 108, 129–136.

Oskam, J., & Zandberg, T. (2018). “The hospitality industry”. In F. Melissen, J. v. d. Rest, S. Josephi & R. Blomme (Eds.), Hospitality experience, 2nd ed. (pp. 69-98). Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.

Peeters, P., Gössling, S., Klijs, J., Milano, C., Novelli, M., Dijkmans, C., Eijgelaar, E., Hartman, S., Heslinga, J., Isaac, R., Mitas, O., Moretti, S., Nawijn, J., Papp, B. and Postma, A., (2018), Research for TRAN Committee – Overtourism

Van Slooten, S. (2018). “Old Territories, New Societies. An Exploration on Inclusiveness Within Dutch National Museum Representation”. International Journal of the Inclusive Museum, 11(4), 37-51.

Wielenga, B. (2018). Shifting land use in German coastal mainland destinations: historical development of tourism in Norden-Norddeich. Journal of Tourism Futures, 4(3), 233-248.

Zandberg, T. (2018). “The diminishing role of the general manager from a middle managers’ perspective; some generic drivers. In Lashley, C. & Rowson, B.”, Experiencing Hospitality, New York Nova Science.

2017

Heslinga, J.H., Groote, P.D., and Vanclay, F. (2017). Using a social-ecological systems perspective to understand tourism and landscape interactions in coastal areas. Journal of Tourism Futures, 3(1), 23-38.

Heslinga, J.H., and Sijtsma, F.S. (2017) Gedrag vaarrecreanten op de Waddenzee – seizoen 2016. Leeuwarden: European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI). (Commissioned by: Ik pas op het Wad).

Jeuring, J.H.G., & Haartsen, T. (2017). Destination branding by residents: The role of perceived responsibility in positive and negative Word-of-Mouth. Tourism Planning & Development, 14(2), 140-259.

Meekes, J. F., Parra, C., & De Roo, G. (2017). “Regional development and leisure in Fryslân: a complex adaptive systems perspective through evolutionary economic geography”. In P. Brouder, S. Anton Clavé, A. M. Gill, & D. Ioannides (Eds.).

Postma, A. & Schmücker, D. (2017). “Understanding and overcoming negative impacts of tourism in city destinations: conceptual model and strategic framework”. Special Issue The Future of City Tourism. Journal of Tourism Futures, 3(2), 144-156.

Postma, A. (2017). “Strategic foresight and scenario planning. The case of group accommodation on Ameland.” In. B. Eisenstein. (Hrsg.). Marktforschung für Destinationen. Grundlagen – Instrumente – Praxisbeispiele, pp. 347-362. Berlin: Erich Schmidt.

Postma, A., Buda, D., & Gugerell, K. (2017, Eds., in press). “Special Issue The Future of City Tourism “. Journal of Tourism Futures. Issue 3-2.

2016

Cavagnaro, E., Postma, A., & De Brito, M. (2016). “The sustainability agenda and international events: Are we there yet?” In N. Ferdinand and P. Kitchin (Eds., 2nd ed.). Events management. An International Approach (pp.288-316). London: Sage.

Hartman, S. (2016) Leisure Landscapes: on emergence, transitions and adaptation. Groningen: InPlanning. PhD Thesis, University of Groningen.

Hartman, S. (2016). “Towards adaptive tourism areas? A complexity perspective to examine the conditions for adaptive capacity “. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 24 (2), 299-314.

Hartman, S., Parra, C., & De Roo, G. (2016). “Stimulating spatial quality? Unpacking the approach of the province of Fryslân, the Netherlands “. European Planning Studies, 24(2), 297-315.

Heslinga, J.H., and Sijtsma, F.S. (2017) Gedrag vaarrecreanten op de Waddenzee – seizoen 2016. Leeuwarden: European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI). (Commissioned by: Ik pas op het Wad).

Jeuring, J.H.G. (2016). Discursive contradictions in regional tourism marketing strategies: the case of Fryslân, The Netherlands. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 5(2), 65-75.

Jeuring, J.H.G., & Diaz-Soria, I. (2016). Introduction: proximity and intraregional aspects of tourism. Tourism Geographies, 19(1), 4-8.

Jeuring, J.H.G., & Haartsen, T. (2016). The challenge of proximity: the (un)attractiveness of near-home tourism destinations. Tourism Geographies, 19(1), 118-141.

Oskam, J. & Zandberg, T. (2016) “Who will sell your rooms? Hotel distribution scenarios”, Journal of Vacation Marketing, 22 (3), 265-278.

Postma, A., & Yeoman, I. (2016). “Conceptualising scenario planning in tourism futures: Vignettes of practice” [online]. In: Scerri, M., & Lee Ker, H. (Eds.). CAUTHE 2016: The Changing Landscape of Tourism and Hospitality.

Singleton, P. (2016). “The Geopolitics of Future Tourism Development in an Expanding EU”. Journal of Tourism Futures, 2(2), 155-164.

Yeoman, I, Oskam, J, & Postma, A. (2016). “The future of hotels: Vacation marketing, service design and management. Editorial. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 22 (3), 197-198.

2015

Hartman, S., & Zandberg, T. (2015). “The future of mega sport events: examining the “Dutch approach” to legacy planning “, Journal of Tourism Futures, 1(2), 108-116.

Naisola-Ruiter, V. (2015). “Hunters and Gatherers Hospitality in Africa“. In Lashley, C. et al., (in press), A Handbook of Hospitality Studies: A Handbook of Hospitality Studies: perspectives and cases. Abingdon: Taylor and Francis.

Postma, A. (2015). “Review of the books Accessible Tourism. Concepts and Issues, by D. Buhalis and S. Darcy (Eds.) and Best Practice in Accessible Tourism. Inclusion, Disability, Ageing Population and Tourism, by D. Buhalis, S. Darcy and I. Ambrose.

Postma, A. (2015). The Future of Visitor Attractions in the Netherlands. Tourism and Recreation Research, 39(3), 437-452.

Robertson, M. & Yeoman, I. (2015). “Visioning, Technology and the Music Festival Experience “. Event Management, 19(4), 567-587.

Smit, B., & Zandberg, T. (2015) “Belevingsbenchmark van dagattracties“. In K. d. Bruijn (Ed.), Trendrapport toerisme, recreatie en vrije tijd 2015 (pp. 542-546), Breda: NRIT media, CELTH, NBTC Holland Marketing.

Yeoman, I, & McMahon-Beattie, U. (2015). “The Future of Food Tourism: Star Trek Replicator and Exclusivity“. In I. Yeoman, U. McMahon-Beattie, K. Fields, J. Albrecht and K. Meethan (Eds.). The future of food tourism, Bristol: Channelview.Yeoman, I. & McMahon-Beattie, U. (2015). The Changing Demographics of Male Foodies: Why Men Cook But Don’t Wash Up! In I. Yeoman, U. McMahon-Beattie, K. Fields, J. Albrecht and K. Meethan (Eds.). The future of food tourism, Bristol: Channelview.

Yeoman, I., Andrade, A., Leguma, E., Wolf, N., Ezra, P., Tan, R., & McMahon-Beattie, U. (2015). 2050: New Zealand’s Sustainable Future. Journal of Tourism Futures, 1(2), 117-130.

Yeoman, I., McMahon-Beattie, U. & Wheatley, C. (2015). “The Future of Food Tourism: A Cognitive Map(s) Perspective”. In I. Yeoman, U. McMahon-Beattie, K. Fields, J. Albrecht and K. Meethan (Eds.). The future of food tourism, Bristol: Channelview.Yeoman, I., McMahon-Beattie, U., Fields, K., Albrecht, J. & Meethan, K. (2015). “An Introduction to the Future”. In I. Yeoman, U. McMahon-Beattie, K. Fields, J. Albrecht and K. Meethan (Eds.). The future of food tourism, Bristol: Channelview.Yeoman, I., McMahon-Beattie, U., Fields, K., Meethan, K. & Albrecht, J. (2015) (Eds.) The Future of Food Tourism. Bristol: Channelview.

Yeoman, I., Postma, A., Oskam, J. (2015). In the beginning. Editorial. Journal of Tourism Futures, 1(1), 3-5.

Zandberg, T. (2015) “Wie eet er van twee walletjes in de recreatiesector: de opkomst van tweezijdige platforms” In K. d. Bruijn (Ed.), Trendrapport toerisme, recreatie en vrije tijd 2015 (pp. 120-124), Breda: NRIT media, CELTH, NBTC Holland Marketing.

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The Future of Polar Tourism

25 Mar

Tourism in the Polar Regions is quite a cool topic. As these regions have heated up, so too has the interest in visiting them. The special issue of the Journal of Tourism Futures about The Future of Polar Tourism represents the culmination of more than 10 years of work by the International Polar Tourism Research Network (IPTRN).

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Millennials and Generation Z: challenges and future perspectives for international tourism

22 May

One of the issues of our top-ranked Journal of Tourism Futures examined the future through generational lenses. The generational shift represents a major force that will shape the future of tourism. More specifically, this special issue concentrates upon the relationship between the Millennial Generation, Gen Z members and Tourism. These generations represent a clear break with the past in many ways.

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Our Journal of Tourism Futures ranked as top tourism, leisure & hospitality journal

16 Jun

In 2015, we started with an academic journal focusing on the future of tourism: the Journal of Tourism Futures. A huge challenge in the competitive market of over 120 tourism related academic journals. Nevertheless, we managed to convince Emerald Publishing of the relevance of the journal. Since, the journal has experienced a rapid growth and is now even ranked as Q1 journal.

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