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Author: | Brenner, L. Fricke, J. |
Title: | The evolution of backpacker destinations: the case of Zipolite, Mexico |
Journal: | International Journal of Tourism Research
2007 : MAY, VOL. 9:3, p. 217-230 |
Index terms: | tourist industry tourism travel development Mexico Latin America |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | This paper analyses the way in which established and current models of tourist development conceptualize backpackers (here as: b-pks.) and their destinations (here as: dests). In addition, some specific suggestions are provided allowing them to explain the evolution of b-pks.) dests. in more detail. Presented are results of field research conducted at Mexico's largest b-pks. resort as to illustrate its particular socio-spatial evolution. It is concluded that, with an increasing number of arrivals and a growing demand for comforts, what were once drifter-dominated peripheral places may evolve gradually into well-established resorts etc. |
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