Tourism, ethics and authenticity
Although, as Urry (1991: 51) notes the search for authenticity" is to Simple a foundation for explaining all of] contemporary tourism it is still critical when it comes to explaining cultural, ethnic or historical tourism. This is, perhaps, especially the case in tourism in the South, where local landscapes, cultures and practices are presented in a particular way to appeal to Northern holidaying tastes. In many ways, those who travel to the South for vacation experiences are looking for the authentic, the real and the genuine. However, it is clear that what is presented as real and authentic is often a kind of’ staged authenticity (MacCannell, 1999) which is created and performed by local people in conjunction with the tourism industry to fulfil the fantasies and desires of visitors.