Bringing together scholars from the areas of tourism, leisure and cultural studies, eco-humanities and tourism management, this book examines the emerging phenomenon of slow tourism. The book explores the range of travel experiences that are part of growing consumer concerns with quality leisure...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Contributors -- Figures -- Tables -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Birds, Beasts and Tourists: Human–Animal Relationships in Tourism / Markwell, Kevin -- Part 1: Ethics and Animal Welfare -- 2. The Status of Animal Ethics Research in Tourism: A Review of Theory / Fennell,...