Presented as an alternative form of tourism, Couchsurfing is a predominantly non-commercial accommodation type where hosts offer a “couch” to travelers through a hospitality network. Couchsurfing.com is considered as an icon of the sharing economy and more specifically of shareable tourism. This article provides a deeper understanding of couchsurfers’ motivations and shared values. Through an empirical qualitative study, we discuss the transformative power of Couchsurfing experiences, the underlying transformational processes, conditions, and socio-psychological and behavioral consequences. We also discuss the findings’ implications for society, businesses, and tourism in general.
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Titolo: | “Couchsurfing has made me a better person and the world a better place”: the transformative power of collaborative tourism experiences |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2018 |
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Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11388/176094 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |