AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE IN TOURISM AND COMMODIFICATION: A REVIEW
Özet
Defining authenticity and authentic experience is a complex process. The actual meaning of authenticity is ‘original’; however, there are different interpretations based on various perspectives such as objectivism, constructivism, and post-modernism. Under the current changing and globalizing environment, cultural boundaries are weakening and traditions lose their core form. Power and politics play important role in heritage preservation and authorization of the authentic experience. The search for authentic experience has become one of the main drives for people to travel. The increase in the demand for authentic products and experiences has resulted in the commodification of cultural elements. On the other hand, cultural tourism not only creates jobs for local people but also led them to embrace their culture. Globalization, capitalism, standardization, and social media are some examples of variables influencing authentic expertise within the context of tourism. Future research should consider such variables. The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of the role of authenticity in touristic experience by reviewing the relevant literature.
Kaynak
Journal of Tourism, Leisure and HospitalityCilt
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https://doi.org/10.48119/toleho.867086https://app.trdizin.gov.tr/makale/TkRZNU5UZzVPUT09
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14002/674