Uneasiness, thoughts and challenges related to the “text and context” of tourism on a global scale

Authors

  • Kerlei Eniele Sonaglio Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/tes.v8i2.43156

Keywords:

Theory of tourism, History of tourism, Knowledge in tourism, Western tourism, Eastern tourism

Abstract

This opinion article is a product of present author about uneasiness, thoughts and challenges related to the “text and context” of tourism on a global scale. It aims to arouse, among academic peers, debates and research on the production of knowledge in tourism, shared and originated in (and from) "eastern and western worlds". Therefore, the ideas here exposed are based upon classic publications in the area and dialogues that occurred among participants of the 2014th ANPTUR XI Seminar. It is understood that there is a supremacy and influence of European authors in what is known and produced in the area of tourism. It also emphasizes the need and a few reasons why it is important to learn oriental studies on tourism.

Author Biography

Kerlei Eniele Sonaglio, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).

Formação: Graduação em Turismo pelas Faculdades Integradas Associação de Ensino de Santa Catarina (FASSESC), Especialização em Turismo Empreendedor, Mestrado e Doutorado em Engenharia Ambiental pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Atividade profissional: Professora da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) nos cursos de Graduação, Mestrado e Doutorado em Turismo.

Published

2015-08-31

How to Cite

Sonaglio, K. E. (2015). Uneasiness, thoughts and challenges related to the “text and context” of tourism on a global scale. Turismo E Sociedade, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/tes.v8i2.43156

Issue

Section

Opiniões (Comitê Científico)