Journal article
Are our voices now heard? Reflections on Indigenous tourism research
Journal of hospitality and tourism management, Vol.59, pp.81-85
06/2024
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Abstract
More than a decade ago, Nielsen and Wilson (2012) developed the ‘Critical Typology of Indigenous Tourism Research’ in this very publication, the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. They argued that Indigenous voices are rarely heard in tourism research that is dominated by White, western academics. Critical tourism scholars are still echoing this sentiment today, calling attention to the need for Indigenous tourism research to be led by Indigenous peoples. This research commentary rethinks and reframes the typology, presenting an Indigenised model, the ‘Spectrum of Indigenous Engagement’. This contemporary model presents four approaches: blind, superficial, collaborative and Indigenist, illustrated by recent examples of Indigenous tourism research. The paper draws attention to scholars who are effectively implementing innovation and inclusive methods of Indigenous engagement, and identifies barriers to the widespread adoption of Indigenist research approaches. Above all, this paper seeks to provoke increased reflexivity and critical dialogue within the Indigenous tourism research community.
Details
- Title
- Are our voices now heard? Reflections on Indigenous tourism research
- Creators
- Shea Calvin - University of Newcastle AustraliaTamara Young - University of Newcastle AustraliaMargurite Hook - University of Newcastle AustraliaNoah Nielsen - Southern Cross UniversityErica Wilson - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of hospitality and tourism management, Vol.59, pp.81-85
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013179781302368
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Authors.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; Management; Office of the PVC (Academic Innovation); SCU College; Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article