Reductions in military budgets have meant that military bases are no longer required, presenting problems of economic survival for communities previously dependent on these bases. Tourism is one of a number of potential alternative uses that are proposed to replace the military function but this aspect has not been addressed by tourism researchers. This article introduces this issue in the context of economic restructuring in remote areas and suggests some forms of tourism that may have potential as a means of economic redevelopment for affected areas. Some of the difficulties of this process are identified along with the implications of continued military withdrawals.
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