An overview of tourism and recreation development in rural areas in Europe is presented, with emphasis given on the following key themes: paradox, change, unsustainability, transparency, and integration. It is argued that: tourism and recreation in the European countryside are predominantly forms...

This paper aims to explore some of the ideas that have emerged from the literature about tourism's potential within processes of integrated rural development in Europe. The analysis is conducted within the broader contexts of: tourism consumption generally; and market structures and the market...

This paper analyses the demand for rural tourism and recreation consumption in Europe by: illustrating the limits of traditional market segmentation for tourism and recreation consumption; analysing demand within a framework of consumption typology; and appraising potential opportunities for future ...

This paper views the rural context for recreational and tourism experiences in Europe in largely social, cultural, and economic terms. It attempts to: examine the dynamic, rural socioeconomic context within which increasing demands for recreation and tourism are taking place; evaluate the social...

This book reviews the theory and practice of tourism and recreation in rural areas in Europe. Including numerous case studies , 9 chapters cover: the changing nature of recreation and tourism provision in rural areas; the emergence of sustainability in the development debate; the different levels...