Abstract
Globalisation, flexible mobilities, and technological advancements are reshaping borders and identities. Different types of global wanderers with their worldwide passports involve much larger masses, and their encounters lead to the construction of new places. This research focuses on digital nomads, the most recent manifestation of diasporic societies, and ‘the iconic character of liquid times.’ Digital nomadism has experienced a rapid increase in popularity, especially after the pandemic. As an employee or entrepreneur, it combines work, leisure, and travel. Benefiting from technology can also bring risks and loneliness. Further, this lifestyle is positioned between migration and tourism and impacts numerous destinations and locals. While the number of digital nomads is increasing, mainstream narratives based on them in academia have been elaborating on, reinforcing, or contradicting each other. Through a content analysis of articles in the Web of Science database, this research illustrates the transformation of mainstream narratives on digital nomads under three headings: their work and lifestyles, digital nomads’ characteristics, and digital nomad destinations. Theoretical and practical implications are explored.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—Tourism, Leisure and Change: Transforming People and Places
KEYWORDS
DIGITAL NOMADS, REMOTE WORK, LEISURE, TOURISM DESTINATIONS, MOBILITIES
