Rethinking tourism development: theoretical perspectives - concluding synopsis

ABSTRACT

This chapter shows that Sondre Svalastog' theory still remains relevant and applicable, producing an important perspective for today's tourism market and practitioners. For example, Svalastog's identification of tourism competencies connected to tourist typologies is fundamental to the development of tourism in today's competitive environment. Additionally, key elements in the applicability of Svalastog's thesis are discussed in relation to post-tourists and overtourism, climate change, rural development, the COVID-19 pandemic, technology, digitalization, virtuality and Web3, and product development and niches.