This book presents a range of theoretical and geographical perspectives on social tourism: the use of tourism as a social inclusion and/or economic regeneration strategy. On the basis of examples from countries such as Ireland, the UK, Hungary, Spain and Brazil, it explores the potential and limitations of social tourism schemes.

1. Introduction Lynn Minnaert, Robert Maitland and Graham Miller 2. What is Social Tourism? Lynn Minnaert, Robert Maitland and Graham Miller 3. Systems of Social Tourism in the European Union: a comparative study Anya Diekmann and Scott McCabe 4. Towards a 'Tourism for All' policy for Ireland: Achieving real sustainability in Irish tourism Kevin Griffin and Jane Stacey 5. The Role of Charities in Social Tourism Philippa Hunter-Jones 6. Social Tourism in Hungary: From Trade Unions to Cinema Tickets László Puczkó and Tamara Rátz 7. Away from daily routines - holiday as a standard of prevailing society and manifestation of unequal society Minna Ylikännö 8. Accessible Social Tourism as a Social Policy Strategy for healthy Ageing: The Relationship Between Tourism and Functional Health in older Adults S Carretero, M. Ferri and J. Garcés 9. Case study - The International Organisation of Social Tourism (ISTO) Working towards a Right to Holidays and Tourism for All Charles Étienne Bélanger and Louis Jolin 10. Case study: The development of social tourism in Brazil Marcelo Vilela de Almeida