Interpreting Tourism at Olympic Sites: A Cross‐cultural Analysis of the Beijing Olympic Green. (5th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brown, Graham; Huang, Songshan (Sam)
• Is Part Of: International journal of tourism research. Volume 17:Number 4(2015:Jul./Aug.)
• Page Start: 364
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2014-02-05
• Subjects: Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1002/jtr.1994
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-2340

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>An examination is made of tourism at Olympic sites by reflective analyses of experiences gained at the Beijing Olympic Green. An account of experiences at the site, accompanied by photographs, was analysed through different cultural lenses to reveal distinctive characteristics of the setting and divergent interpretations of tourist behaviour. The findings enhance understanding of the role of Olympic sites as tourist attractions and the importance of photography as part of the tourist experience and as a research tool. The study demonstrates the utility of post‐experience interpretations when informed by relevant theoretical frameworks. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.</p> </abstract>