Authenticity, Commodification, and McDonaldization of Tourism Experiences in the Context of Cultural Tourism

YOLAL M.

HANDBOOK OF MANAGING AND MARKETING TOURISM EXPERIENCES, pp.217-233, 2016 (SSCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: HANDBOOK OF MANAGING AND MARKETING TOURISM EXPERIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-233
  • Keywords: Authenticity, commodification, McDonaldization, experiences, cultural tourism, Cappadocia in Turkey
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of the chapter is to discuss the tourist experiences by tracing various perspectives and dimensions of authenticity, commodification, and McDonaldization.