Disconnection in nature-based tourism experiences: an actor-network theory approach

Recent studies question whether ubiquitous connectivity via mobiles represents an enhancer and facilitator in nature-based tourism experiences or a potential destructor to disconnect from. We argue that extant research approaches cannot fully grasp the complexity of connectivity-disconnection dilemma, specifically how tourists appropriate, reinterpret, reshape, negotiate with meanings inscribed such negotiations link valuations experiences. This adopts interpretivist approach uses actor-network theory investigate their experiential through field interviews Fulufjället National Park, Sweden. Results reveal translations social connectivity, facilitation information orientation as thematic cores tourists’ embodiments mobile connectivity. also show comprehensive tourismscape where find meaning contributes definitions disconnection. Such comprise human non-human actors on site, off be exhausted by essentialist dualisms between being plugged unplugged.