This book examines both how tourist behavior is being shaped by the new tourism products and
segments that are appearing on the European market and how the tourist experience influences
post-trip evaluation of destinations and of tourism and hospitality businesses. On this basis
practical implications and recommendations are highlighted that will help destination
management organizations to improve the performance of their destinations and particular
businesses. The first part of the book explores visitor engagement with a range of new products
relating to sports activities and events city tourism wine tourism and youth tourism. In the
second part the focus is primarily on the ways in which tourist experiences influence
subsequent trip recommendations revisiting attitudes and reviewing behavior on social media.
Other topics to be addressed include the factors affecting tourism expenditure on accommodation
in World Heritage Cities and the impacts of experience on the motivation of participants in
recreational sports tourism events. The book will be of interest for researchers industry
professionals under- and postgraduate students and others who wish to learn about new trends
in tourist behavior and emerging tourism products.
