Quote by Guy Debord

Tourism, human circulation considered as consumption is fundamentally nothing more than the leisure of going to see what has become banal.

Tourism, human circulation considered as consumption is fund

Summary

This quote suggests that tourism, when viewed as a form of consumption, is essentially the leisure activity of visiting places that have lost their uniqueness or become ordinary. In other words, it implies that tourism often involves seeking out experiences or sights that have been popularized to the point of losing their original charm or significance. It highlights the idea that contemporary tourism can sometimes be driven by a desire to witness and consume those aspects of culture or landscapes that have been standardized and made easily accessible to the masses.

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By Guy Debord

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