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ills of tourism, and an attendant shift towards forms of tourism that is considered ‘alternative’, ‘sustainable’, or ‘responsible’. Central to such rhetoric is the idea that tourism can and should consider ethics, morals, and responsibility. From a niche sector taken up by only few tourists with a strong notion that “small is beautiful”, alternative tourism that is considered ethical or responsible is now burgeoning into one of the fastest growing sectors within the tourism industry.
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\nThis module intends to highlight and critically analyze these contemporary shifts towards the responsiblization of tourism, and its implications on society and space. On a broader level, it posits important questions on what is leisure, recreation, and enjoyment, in a time when increasing calls are made towards acknowledging the implicit moralities in all aspects of life.
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