Biography

Scott’s research primarily deals with tourist consumer behavior and tourist decision-making. More recently, his work has engaged debates in pro-social and pro-environmental tourism consumption, as well as responsible and ethical consumer behaviour. Scott is interested in the qualities of tourism experiences, and how experiences are designed and marketed. Since 2006, he has been working on a programme of research on the motivations, experiences and outcomes of holiday experiences for severely disadvantaged UK consumers. Working with a range of small and large charities, his research has helped to promote the concept of ‘social tourism’ in the UK, influencing policy and practice, raising public awareness and establishing a link between holidays and subjective well-being outcomes. His work on social tourism is recognised internationally, and he has collaborated with European and international colleagues to make the case for social inclusion through tourism.

Publications related to tourism (general)

• • Yuging, L., Li, C. McCabe, S. & Xu, H. How small things affect the big picture? The effect of service product innovation on overall perceived experience value. Paper submitted for review in Journal of International Contemporary Hospitality Management (forthcoming 2019).

 

• • Li, Q., Li, C., McCabe, S., and Xu, H. (2019). Always Best or Good Enough? The effect of ‘mind-set’ on preference consistency over time in tourist decision making. Paper submitted for review to Annals of Tourism Research, 75, 186-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2019.01.003

 

• • Vahideh, A., Yeoh, K.K., Khong, K-W., McCabe, S. Understanding Motivations of undertaking CSR Initiatives by Independent Hotels in Malaysia: A Holistic Approach. Journal of International Contemporary Hospitality Management (Accepted for publication 09/10/18: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-03-2018-0193).

 

• • Oklevik, O., Gössling, S. Hall, C.M. Steen Jacobsen, J.C., Grotte, I.P. & McCabe, S. (2018). Overtourism, optimisation, and destination performance indicators: A case study of activities in Fjord Norway. Journal of Sustainable Tourism (forthcoming 2018, accepted).

 

• • Cacmak, E., Lee, T. and McCabe, S. (2018). Reframing Informal Tourism Entrepreneurial Practices: capital and field relations structuring the informal tourism economy of Chiang Mai. Annals of tourism Research, 72, 37-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2018.06.003

 

• • McCabe, S. & Branco-Illodo, I. (2018). Thrilled to have ‘bagged a bargain’ or ‘very frustrating’ and ‘bitter’: exploring consumer attitudes to value and deals in tourism. Journal of Travel Research. (online: available from 15/08/18) https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287518790403

 

• Chong, A., Wang, Y., Khong, K-W., Teng, M., McCabe, S. & Wang, Y. (2018). Analyzing key influences of tourists’ acceptance of online reviews in travel decisions. Internet Research. Vol. 28 (3), 564-586. https://doi.org/10.1108/IntR-05-2017-0212

Publications related to social tourism

• • McCabe, S., Minnaert, L., and Diekmann, A. (eds.) (2011). Social Tourism in Europe: theory and practice. Bristol: Channel View.

 

• • Diekmann, A. McCabe, S. & Ferreira, C.C. (2018). Social tourism: research advances, but stasis in policy. Bridging the divide. Introduction to the Special Issue on Social Tourism Policy Issues in Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events. 10 (3), 181-188. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2018.1490859

 

• • Kakoudakis, K. & McCabe, S. (2018). Social tourism as a modest, yet sustainable, development strategy: Policy recommendations for Greece. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 10 (3), 189-203. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2018.1443938

 

• • Cisneros Martínez, J.D., McCabe, S., & Fernandez, A. (2018). The contribution of social tourism to sustainable tourism: a case study of seasonally adjusted programmes in Spain. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 26 (1), 85-107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2017.1319844

 

• • McCabe, S. (2017). Social Tourism and its Contribution to Sustainable Tourism. Cuadernos Económicos de Ice. Numero 93, Junio, 29-44.

 

• • Kakoudakis, K., McCabe, S. & Story, V. (2017). Social tourism and self-efficacy: Exploring links between tourism participation, job-seeking and unemployment. Annals of Tourism Research. 65, 108-121.

 

• • Ferrer, J.G., Ferri, M., Ferrandis, E.D., McCabe, S. & Garcia, J.S. (2015). Social tourism and healthy aging. International Journal of Tourism Research, DOI: 10.1002/jtr.2048.

 

• • Bos, L., McCabe, S. & Johnson, S. (2015). Learning never goes on holiday: an exploration of social tourism as a context for experiential learning. Current Issues in Tourism, 18(9), 859-875.

 

• • McCabe, S. & Diekmann, A, (2015). The Rights to Tourism: Reflections on Social Tourism and Human Rights. Tourism Recreation Research, 40 (2), 194-204.

 

• • Foster, C., & McCabe, S. (2015). The role of liminality in residential activity camps. Tourist Studies, 1, 46-64.

 

• • McCabe, S. & Johnson, S. (2013). The happiness factor in tourism: Subjective well-being and social tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 41 (1), 42-65.

 

• • Diekmann, A. & McCabe, S. (2011). Systems of Social Tourism in the European Union: A Comparative Study. Current Issues in Tourism, 14 (5), 417-430.

 

• • McCabe, S.; Li, C.; & Joldesma, T. (2010). Understanding the benefits of Social tourism, International Journal of Tourism Research, 12(6), 761-773.

 

• McCabe, S. (2009). Who needs a holiday? Evaluating social tourism, Annals of Tourism Research, 36(4), 667-688.