The Tourist Gaze (book)

*The Tourist Gaze* by John Urry explores how tourists select and focus on certain sights, attractions, and experiences based on cultural meanings, expectations, and media influences. It explains that our view of what’s “interesting” or “beautiful” is shaped by societal norms and representations, creating a shared way of seeing that guides tourism choices. The book highlights how places are constructed for tourists, how perceptions are influenced by images and narratives, and how this shapes the way we experience and interpret destinations. Essentially, it examines the social and cultural processes behind what we choose to observe and value as travelers.