Prokopis A. Christou is a Lecturer in the Department of Hotel and Tourism Management, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus. His research interests include the tourist experience and philosophical issues of tourism.

• Introduction: Philosophy and Nexus in Tourism and HospitalityChapter 1. Giving Philoxenia: The Concept of HospitalityChapter 2. Giving Agape: The Concept of LoveChapter 3. Giving Philanthropy: Private and Organizational Philanthropy in Tourism and HospitalityChapter 4. Receiving Experiences: Tourist Senses and EmotionsChapter 5. Receiving Happiness: Tourist Well-being and PsychologyChapter 6. Over-receiving: Unruly Behavior, Gluttony and Overconsumption in TourismChapter 7. Giving and Receiving Places: The Significance and Spirit of Places, and Tourism DevelopmentChapter 8. Giving and Receiving Places: Spiritual Tourism and Dark TourismConclusionIndex

This book provides a thoughtful reflection on the domain of receiving and giving behaviours in hospitality and tourism, with ethical implications for the tourism industry. The various chapters, though eclectic, cover a variety of topical issues, adopting at times a positive psychology or tourist misbehaviour lens. This book is a valuable resource for tourism and hospitality researchers and practitioners.