Tourism and Family Violence

Family violence is a global epidemic that affects millions—and yet, its intersections with tourism remain largely unexplored. With an estimated one-third of women worldwide having experienced family violence, it's likely that many travellers carry trauma with them when they travel. Despite this reality, the tourism discipline has been slow to engage with the implications.

Tourism and Family Violence: Critical issues facing tourism is a pioneering academic volume that addresses a significant gap in tourism scholarship. This groundbreaking volume brings together interdisciplinary insights from globally recognized experts, shedding light on how tourism practices, policies, and experiences intersect with issues of abuse, trauma, and recovery.

Structured around five key themes—Tourism and Family Violence; Events and Family Violence; Tourism, Natural Disasters and Family Violence; VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) Travel and Family Violence; and Tourism, Mental Disorders, and Family Violence—this book uncovers hidden dynamics that impact individuals, families, and entire communities.

With contributions from internationally renowned academics and experts, this cross-disciplinary work is essential reading for academics and students in tourism, criminology, social work, psychology, as well as policymakers and government agencies seeking evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches.

With a strong focus on social justice and global collaboration, Tourism and Family Violence: Critical issues facing tourism paves the way for a more inclusive and responsive future in tourism research, education, and practice.

Publication: May 2026