Re-enactment in Lighter Dark Tourism: An Exploration of Re-enactor Tour Guides and Their Perspectives on Creating Visitor Experiences
Journal Article
Wyatt, B., Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2024)
Re-enactment in Lighter Dark Tourism: An Exploration of Re-enactor Tour Guides and Their Perspectives on Creating Visitor Experiences. Journal of Travel Research, 63(2), 496-516. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875221151074
This study explores the perspectives of re-enactor tour guides (RTG) concerning their role and re-enactment of dark histories—an overlooked topic within dark tourism research....
Factors in the provision of engaging experiences for the traditionalist market at visitor attractions
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Barron, P. (2021)
Factors in the provision of engaging experiences for the traditionalist market at visitor attractions. Tourism Management Perspectives, 38, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2021.100810
The global population is ageing with implications for the provision of tourism experiences to meet changing needs. The shift in demographics has encouraged a focus on the olde...
The effect of exporting hospitality and tourism degrees overseas on the home campus: a conceptual model.
Journal Article
Lagiewski, R. M., Barron, P., & Leask, A. (2019)
The effect of exporting hospitality and tourism degrees overseas on the home campus: a conceptual model. Journal of hospitality, leisure, sport & tourism education, 24, 211-222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2019.03.005
Hospitality and tourism programmes have, over the recent decades, been involved in the delivery of their degrees in international locations through a variety of export models....
Visitor engagement at museums: Generation Y and ‘Lates’ events at the National Museum of Scotland
Journal Article
Barron, P., & Leask, A. (2017)
Visitor engagement at museums: Generation Y and ‘Lates’ events at the National Museum of Scotland. Museum Management and Curatorship, 32(5), 473-490. https://doi.org/10.1080/09647775.2017.1367259
Museums are institutions that collect, safeguard and present artefacts and memories for the non-profit purposes of learning and enjoyment. However, significant changes in the ...
Managing Asian attractions, Generation Y and face
Journal Article
Fyall, A., Leask, A., Barron, P., & Ladkin, A. (2017)
Managing Asian attractions, Generation Y and face. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 32, 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2017.04.006
In view of the growth, dynamism and increasing influence of the Asian tourism industry and the contribution to be played in the future by Gen Y visitors and workforce, this st...
Management Challenges at Film-Induced Tourism Heritage Attractions
Journal Article
Bąkiewicz, J., Leask, A., Barron, P., & Rakić, T. (2017)
Management Challenges at Film-Induced Tourism Heritage Attractions. Tourism Planning and Development, 14(4), 548-566. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2017.1303540
In response to an increasingly competitive environment, a number of heritage visitor attractions (HVAs) have encouraged filming, as well as subsequent film-induced tourism, in...
Using heritage interpretation to manage visitors at film-induced tourism heritage attractions.
Book
Bakiewicz, J., Leask, A., Barron, P. & Rakić, T. (2016)
Using heritage interpretation to manage visitors at film-induced tourism heritage attractions. In Albrecht, J. (Ed.). Visitor Management in Tourism DestinationsCABI. ISBN 9781780647357
No abstract available.
Exploring Visitor Engagement with Museum Exhibits during ‘Lates’ Events at the National Museum of Scotland, UK
Presentation / Conference
Leask, A. & Barron, P. (2016, January)
Exploring Visitor Engagement with Museum Exhibits during ‘Lates’ Events at the National Museum of Scotland, UK. Paper presented at International Marketing Trends Conference, Venice, Italy
No abstract available.
Exploring film-induced tourism implications for onsite heritage interpretation at Alnwick Castle.
Book Chapter
Bakiewicz, J., Leask, A., Barron, P., & Rakić, T. (2015)
Exploring film-induced tourism implications for onsite heritage interpretation at Alnwick Castle. In M. Kozak, & N. Kozak (Eds.), Destination Marketing: international perspectivesRoutledge
No abstract available.
Exploring film-induced tourism implications for onsite heritage interpretation at Alnwick Castle.
Engaging the multi-generational workforce in tourism and hospitality
Journal Article
Barron, P., Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (2014)
Engaging the multi-generational workforce in tourism and hospitality. Tourism Review, 69(4), 245-263. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-04-2014-0017
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to present strategies that hospitality and tourism organisations might adopt as a means of encouraging employee engagement, thus enablin...