TY  - CHAP
AB  - Abstract This chapter bridges theories of product development in tourism destinations with the analytical concept of genius loci (‘the spirit of a place’) used in writings on architecture and design. Assuming that spatial and symbolic uniqueness are critical ingredients to create attractive tourism experiences, the chapter proposes a schematic process for atmospheric interventions. Atmospheric interventions are presented as a technique which, first, understands the essential role of atmospheric contexts for tourism experiences; second, conceives transformations of atmospheres in a manner that take their complex nature into account; and third, sees value in respecting and enhancing the traditioned character of places and their atmospheres. Overall, this chapter suggests preference for a humble and careful approach of atmospheric interventions over decontextualised attempts to redesign atmospheres from scratch.
VL  - 16
SN  - 978-1-83867-070-2, 978-1-83867-071-9/1871-3173
DO  - 10.1108/S1871-317320190000016016
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/S1871-317320190000016016
AU  - Volgger Michael
ED  - Michael Volgger
ED  - Dieter Pfister
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - Staging Genius Loci: Atmospheric Interventions in Tourism Destinations
T2  - Atmospheric Turn in Culture and Tourism: Place, Design and Process Impacts on Customer Behaviour, Marketing and Branding
T3  - Advances in Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 139
EP  - 151
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -