Flashpacking: a discussion of independent travel in a digital world
Conference paper
Paris, C. 2012. Flashpacking: a discussion of independent travel in a digital world. Fuchs, M., Ricci, F. and Cantoni, L. (ed.) 19th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Travel and Tourism. Helsingborg, Sweden 24 - 27 Jan 2012 Springer. pp. 191-202 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1142-0_17
Type | Conference paper |
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Title | Flashpacking: a discussion of independent travel in a digital world |
Authors | Paris, C. |
Abstract | The purpose of this paper is to develop an understanding of the impact of the convergence of ICT and independent travel from the perspective of a small group of tech-savvy flashpackers. Key informant e-interviews were conducted with a small group of eight flashpackers with an established virtual presence. This paper employs the mobilities paradigm to discuss the convergence of technology and backpacking tourism. The study of the flashpacking phenomenon through a ‘mobilities lens’ provides a vehicle for developing an understanding of the complexities of the intersection of physical travel, technologies, and daily life. Several themes emerged from the interviews including the conceptualization of connection and disconnection, impact of technologies on traditional physical spaces of backpacking, social interaction, and increasing fluidity of ‘tourist’ and ‘non-tourist’ experiences. |
Keywords | Social Media; Backpacking; Technology in Society; Hybrid Spaces |
Conference | 19th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Travel and Tourism |
Page range | 191-202 |
Proceedings Title | Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2012: Proceedings of the International Conference in Helsingborg, Sweden, January 24-27, 2012 |
Editors | Fuchs, M., Ricci, F. and Cantoni, L. |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9783709111413 |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication dates | |
2012 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 04 May 2016 |
Accepted | 01 Jan 2012 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | This version of the paper has been accepted for publication, after peer review and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use (https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/policies/accepted-ma...), but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1142-0_17 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1142-0_17 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000308066300017 |
Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-7091-1142-0 |
Language | English |
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