Literature and tourism : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the success of various techniques in literary tourism, mainly in England. Most observations and research were done on a three-month study abroad trip in England. This paper explains the two consumer decision making models, and what those models mean to tourism; it also explores the strong connection that exists between literature and tourism, and how the business relies on the idea of the "heritage industry." Lastly, the findings are applied to three students who visited several literary sites throughout England.