Tourism, health and quality of life: Challenging the responsibility of using the traditional tenets of sun, sea, sand, and sex in tourism marketing

J. S.Perry Hobson, Uta C. Dietrich

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Abstract

Tourism is regarded by society as being a healthy pursuit and a factor in increasing quality of life. This paper examines concepts of quality of life, health and the promotional tenets of tourism marketing-the “Four S’s,” and examines the healthiness of these pursuits. The paper questions whether it is responsible to continue to use these themes in the future. Finally, a new paradigm for tourism marketing and promotion is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-38
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Travel and Tourism Marketing
Volume3
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Jun 1995

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