Quote by Daniel J. Boorstin

Modern tourist guides have helped raised tourist expectations. And they have provided the natives -- from Kaiser Wilhelm down to the villagers of Chichacestenango -- with a detailed and itemized list of what is expected of them and when. These are the up-to-date scripts for actors on the tourists stage.

Modern tourist guides have helped raised tourist expectation

Summary

This quote highlights the influence of modern tourist guides on shaping the expectations of tourists and providing locals with a clear role to play in the tourism industry. Tourist guides not only inform visitors about the attractions, but they also outline specific behaviors and experiences that are expected from locals. From influential figures like Kaiser Wilhelm to small village inhabitants, everyone is provided with a prescribed list of duties and responsibilities. This quote suggests that tourism has become a scripted performance, with locals acting as the necessary characters on the stage to fulfill tourist expectations.

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By Daniel J. Boorstin

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