Authenticity is one of the oldest and most debated concepts in tourism studies. The last
major review of authenticity was published in 1999 in this journal. This review aims to …

This review article starts with an examination of the shifting nature of tourism discourse from
the 1960s up to the present, and then focuses on seven topics that we consider to be on the …

This study set out to investigate how authenticity affects tourist satisfaction with, and loyalty
to, an attraction and its heritage value. Different factors were seen as likely to influence the …

Cultural tourism is a significant element of tourism for many destinations; nevertheless,
relatively little is known about the contributing factors that form the overall cultural travel …

The aim of this study was to empirically explore existential authenticity from the perspectives
of visitors. Given that existentialism invites people to examine the authenticity of their …

The desire to relive bygone days stimulates nostalgia-seekers to travel to rural settings that
have a kind of vintage charm. However, there is no evidence that stakeholders actually …

The nature of the cellar-door experience varies between wineries and regions. While the
literature has identified heritage, storytelling and authenticity as important concepts …

The discrepancy between authenticity regarding heritage conservation and perceived
authenticity in heritage tourism has been extensively discussed and seen as an obstacle for …

Food's role in tourism is multifaceted and complex. Food is not only essential to the body but
is also integral to the experience; moreover, it is elusively embedded within society, culture …

The capacity of agritourism to generate private economic benefits for farmers has been
established in a range of international contexts. We also find that agritourism in its …