Asian cultures and contemporary tourism
In: Perspectives on Asian Tourism
Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Asian Cultures and Contemporary Tourism: Locating Asia, Cultural Differences and Trends -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Representing Asian Voices -- 1.2 The Rise of Asian Tourist Markets -- 1.3 Asia, Asians and Asian Cultures -- 1.3.1 Locating Asia and Asians -- 1.3.2 The Nature of Culture -- 1.3.3 Theoretical Concepts to Researching Asian Tourists and Culture -- 1.4 Cultural Differences in Tourist Behaviour -- 1.5 Asian Tourists: Five Contemporary Trends -- 1.5.1 Intraregional Travel -- 1.5.2 Seeking New Experiences -- 1.5.3 Wellness Tourism -- 1.5.4 Female Travel -- 1.5.5 Islamic Travel -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Collectivist Culture -- Chapter 2: Ethnic Reunions in Tourism: The Route to Roots -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- 2.2.1 Diaspora Tourism: Homeland and Ethnic Reunions -- 2.2.2 Homecoming: A Route to Roots -- 2.2.3 Singaporean Homeland and Identities -- 2.2.4 Conceptual Model -- 2.3 Methodology -- 2.4 Findings and Discussion -- 2.4.1 The Pre-liminoid Phase: Tripographic Profile and Travel Attributes -- 2.4.1.1 Personal Affinity: Self-Identity, Belongingness and Knowledge -- 2.4.1.2 Social Affinity: Establishing Social Ties and Kinship -- 2.4.1.3 Spiritual Affinity: Rituals, Traditions and Authenticity -- 2.4.2 Liminoid Phase: Travel Experiences and Influencers -- 2.4.2.1 Destination Activities and Experiences -- 2.4.2.2 Barriers and Constraints -- 2.4.2.3 Onsite and Other Influencers -- 2.4.3 Post-liminoid Phase: Reflections of Home and Homeland -- 2.5 Conclusion and Implications -- References -- Chapter 3: Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) Tourism Decisions Within Collective Cultures: Insights from Taiwanese Hosts Residing in Brisbane, Australia -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Taiwanese Diaspora in Australia.