Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan
Paige McClanahan's book 'The New Tourist' explores how tourism shapes both societies and personal identities, drawing on her experience moving from tourist to resident in an Alpine valley where tourism dominates the economy. The historic abbey in the valley, once home to monks and later a mining company, was transformed into a hotel before closing in the 1990s, though tourism remains strong through chalet rentals and outdoor activities. McClanahan reflects on the benefits and challenges of living in a tourist-dependent community, including economic reliance and seasonal congestion.
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Sunday Morning Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } May 1, 2026 / 1:08 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Scribner We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In "The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel" (available in Trade Paperback May 13 from Scribner), journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
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