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Papers by Philip Xie

Research paper thumbnail of Authenticating Ethnic Tourism: Li Dancers' Perspectives

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 2005

Authenticity is a negotiated rather than an absolute attribute of tourism phenomena. A large numb... more Authenticity is a negotiated rather than an absolute attribute of tourism phenomena. A large number of stakeholders is involved in the negotiation of authenticity, including the state, the business community, tourists and, in the case of ethnicity, representatives of minority groups. Each of these is likely to hold its own perspectives on authenticity. This presentation focuses upon the latter group

Research paper thumbnail of Gazing the hood: Hip-Hop as tourism attraction

Tourism Management, 2007

Hip-Hop is a new cultural phenomenon originating in the US. Its influence can be seen in music, f... more Hip-Hop is a new cultural phenomenon originating in the US. Its influence can be seen in music, fashion, language and the club scenes in the global context. Tourism is a special form of ''gaze'' constructing the other. This paper attempts to contextualize Hip-Hop tourism by problematizing the interrelations between culture, tourists, and attractions, situating a discussion of these relationships within the wider discourses of gaze and authenticity. It suggests that Hip-Hop tourism is an important, if neglected, component of cultural tourism, and proposes that Hip-Hop tourism can be viewed through three technologies of gazes: (1) initial gaze: voyeurism, mimesis and appropriation of black culture. Hip-Hop tourism begins with the initial gaze by tourists attracted through the curiosity about the other;

Research paper thumbnail of Reasons For Exercise And Stages Of Change: A Comparative Study Between American And Chinese Students

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Tourists' Perception of Authenticity in Indigenous Souvenirs in Taiwan

Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 2012

This study contributes to a body of knowledge concerning tourists' perception of... more This study contributes to a body of knowledge concerning tourists' perception of authenticity for indigenous souvenirs in Taiwan. Researchers evaluated, designed, and produced souvenir cups chosen to represent Taiwan's indigenous Paiwan culture. Markers, designs, and materials were researched and selected in order to examine tourists' perceptions of authenticity. Tourists were asked to evaluate the cups and to explain their perceived

Research paper thumbnail of An Analysis of Students' Photos of the Novelty Space on a Field Trip

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 2009

This article explores the concept of “novelty space” proposed by Orion and Hofstein (1994) and an... more This article explores the concept of “novelty space” proposed by Orion and Hofstein (1994) and analyzes U.S. undergraduate students' photographs taken during a 9-week educational field trip. The original novelty space was composed of geographic, psychological, and cognitive domains. This study proposes to incorporate social novelty space as part of the field trip. The self-administered photo spreadsheets, interviews, and survey

Research paper thumbnail of The search for vernacular identity: Maratha temples in Maharashtra, India

Journal of Heritage Tourism, 2010

... Philip F. Xie a * & Ashutosh Sohoni b pages 175-188. ... View all references;... more ... Philip F. Xie a * & Ashutosh Sohoni b pages 175-188. ... View all references; Henderson & Weisgrau, 200717. Henderson, C. and Weisgrau, M. 2007. Raj Rhapsodies: Tourism, heritage and the seduction of history , Hampshire, , UK: Ashgate. View all references). ...

Research paper thumbnail of Visitors' perceptions of authenticity at cultural attractions in Hainan, China

International Journal of Tourism Research, 2002

The island of Hainan is a peripheral province of China with a rapidly expanding tourism industry.... more The island of Hainan is a peripheral province of China with a rapidly expanding tourism industry. In addition to its tropical climate and sea±sun±sand±sex attractions, Hainan possesses substantial ethnic minorities who have become involved in the tourism industry, particularly through the development of folk villages. These folk villages are purpose-built tourism attractions, akin to small theme parks, in which the theme is ethnicity and in which aspects of local culture are shared with visitors for a price. This paper examines and compares the characteristics and experiences of visitors, mainly of Chinese mainland origin, to three such villages. Emphasis is placed upon the extent to which they are satis®ed with their experiences and believe them to be authentic.

Research paper thumbnail of Festival and Special Event Management

Annals of Tourism Research, 2001

Plus d'un million de titres à notre catalogue ! ... Date de parution : 02-2008 Langue : ANGL... more Plus d'un million de titres à notre catalogue ! ... Date de parution : 02-2008 Langue : ANGLAIS 356p. 24.7x18.1 Hardback Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 10 jours). ... Festival & Special Event Management Fourth edition continues the comprehensive ...

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism in China: Destinations, planning and experiences

Annals of Tourism Research, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Podcasting and Tourism: An Exploratory Study of Types, Approaches and Content

This research note explores the current issue of using podcasting as a resource for tourismmarket... more This research note explores the current issue of using podcasting as a resource for tourismmarketing. It investigates the websites of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVB) in US cities for the use of podcasting to promote tourism. The findings show that only five CVBs currently use the technology of podcasting and the application is varied in form, approach and content. Many more travel and destination podcasts exist separate from CVB sponsorship. The conclusions suggest that podcasting will become an important marketing tool for tourist destinations and merits study by tourism researchers and practitioners.

Keywords: podcast, iPod, tourism, marketing, convention and visitors bureaus

Research paper thumbnail of Authenticating Ethnic Tourism: Li Dancers' Perspectives

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 2005

Authenticity is a negotiated rather than an absolute attribute of tourism phenomena. A large numb... more Authenticity is a negotiated rather than an absolute attribute of tourism phenomena. A large number of stakeholders is involved in the negotiation of authenticity, including the state, the business community, tourists and, in the case of ethnicity, representatives of minority groups. Each of these is likely to hold its own perspectives on authenticity. This presentation focuses upon the latter group

Research paper thumbnail of Gazing the hood: Hip-Hop as tourism attraction

Tourism Management, 2007

Hip-Hop is a new cultural phenomenon originating in the US. Its influence can be seen in music, f... more Hip-Hop is a new cultural phenomenon originating in the US. Its influence can be seen in music, fashion, language and the club scenes in the global context. Tourism is a special form of ''gaze'' constructing the other. This paper attempts to contextualize Hip-Hop tourism by problematizing the interrelations between culture, tourists, and attractions, situating a discussion of these relationships within the wider discourses of gaze and authenticity. It suggests that Hip-Hop tourism is an important, if neglected, component of cultural tourism, and proposes that Hip-Hop tourism can be viewed through three technologies of gazes: (1) initial gaze: voyeurism, mimesis and appropriation of black culture. Hip-Hop tourism begins with the initial gaze by tourists attracted through the curiosity about the other;

Research paper thumbnail of Reasons For Exercise And Stages Of Change: A Comparative Study Between American And Chinese Students

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Tourists' Perception of Authenticity in Indigenous Souvenirs in Taiwan

Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 2012

This study contributes to a body of knowledge concerning tourists' perception of... more This study contributes to a body of knowledge concerning tourists' perception of authenticity for indigenous souvenirs in Taiwan. Researchers evaluated, designed, and produced souvenir cups chosen to represent Taiwan's indigenous Paiwan culture. Markers, designs, and materials were researched and selected in order to examine tourists' perceptions of authenticity. Tourists were asked to evaluate the cups and to explain their perceived

Research paper thumbnail of An Analysis of Students' Photos of the Novelty Space on a Field Trip

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 2009

This article explores the concept of “novelty space” proposed by Orion and Hofstein (1994) and an... more This article explores the concept of “novelty space” proposed by Orion and Hofstein (1994) and analyzes U.S. undergraduate students' photographs taken during a 9-week educational field trip. The original novelty space was composed of geographic, psychological, and cognitive domains. This study proposes to incorporate social novelty space as part of the field trip. The self-administered photo spreadsheets, interviews, and survey

Research paper thumbnail of The search for vernacular identity: Maratha temples in Maharashtra, India

Journal of Heritage Tourism, 2010

... Philip F. Xie a * & Ashutosh Sohoni b pages 175-188. ... View all references;... more ... Philip F. Xie a * & Ashutosh Sohoni b pages 175-188. ... View all references; Henderson & Weisgrau, 200717. Henderson, C. and Weisgrau, M. 2007. Raj Rhapsodies: Tourism, heritage and the seduction of history , Hampshire, , UK: Ashgate. View all references). ...

Research paper thumbnail of Visitors' perceptions of authenticity at cultural attractions in Hainan, China

International Journal of Tourism Research, 2002

The island of Hainan is a peripheral province of China with a rapidly expanding tourism industry.... more The island of Hainan is a peripheral province of China with a rapidly expanding tourism industry. In addition to its tropical climate and sea±sun±sand±sex attractions, Hainan possesses substantial ethnic minorities who have become involved in the tourism industry, particularly through the development of folk villages. These folk villages are purpose-built tourism attractions, akin to small theme parks, in which the theme is ethnicity and in which aspects of local culture are shared with visitors for a price. This paper examines and compares the characteristics and experiences of visitors, mainly of Chinese mainland origin, to three such villages. Emphasis is placed upon the extent to which they are satis®ed with their experiences and believe them to be authentic.

Research paper thumbnail of Festival and Special Event Management

Annals of Tourism Research, 2001

Plus d'un million de titres à notre catalogue ! ... Date de parution : 02-2008 Langue : ANGL... more Plus d'un million de titres à notre catalogue ! ... Date de parution : 02-2008 Langue : ANGLAIS 356p. 24.7x18.1 Hardback Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 10 jours). ... Festival & Special Event Management Fourth edition continues the comprehensive ...

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism in China: Destinations, planning and experiences

Annals of Tourism Research, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Podcasting and Tourism: An Exploratory Study of Types, Approaches and Content

This research note explores the current issue of using podcasting as a resource for tourismmarket... more This research note explores the current issue of using podcasting as a resource for tourismmarketing. It investigates the websites of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVB) in US cities for the use of podcasting to promote tourism. The findings show that only five CVBs currently use the technology of podcasting and the application is varied in form, approach and content. Many more travel and destination podcasts exist separate from CVB sponsorship. The conclusions suggest that podcasting will become an important marketing tool for tourist destinations and merits study by tourism researchers and practitioners.

Keywords: podcast, iPod, tourism, marketing, convention and visitors bureaus