scholarly journals THE ROLE OF PASSAGES IN URBAN TOURISM: TRABOULER IN LYON

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitta Pécsek
Keyword(s):  
Urban Tourism

scholarly journals Tourism Network in Urban Agglomerated Destinations: Implications for Sustainable Tourism Destination Development through a Critical Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Huanhuan Hua ◽  
Amare Wondirad
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Urban Agglomeration ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Research Architecture ◽  
Critical Literature

This study analyzes tourism network in urban agglomerated destinations and puts forth implications for future sustainable development through a critical and extensive review of related literature. First of all, with a bibliometric analysis of 2670 selected articles from three research fields of urban tourism, urban agglomeration tourism and tourism destination network, we analyzed their respective research themes and classified them accordingly. Then, the study further investigates the role of tourism network in urban agglomerated destinations by identifying the differences and connections between urban agglomeration tourism and urban tourism. Finally, a basic architecture is established for the study of tourism networks in urban agglomerated destinations context. Study findings highlight that urban agglomeration tourism emphasizes the interconnectivity and social network relationships. However, research on the destination network of urban agglomerations is limited, especially from the tourism development perspectives. Therefore, the evolution process, structural effects, determinants and dynamic mechanisms of the tourism network in urban agglomerated destination are among the opportunities for future research. Moreover, the research architecture shows that the network relationship emerges as a new direction for the study of urban agglomeration system to better integrate and harness destinations’ resources and thereby promote sustainable development in urban agglomerated areas.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Role of Lifestyle in Urban Tourism Sustainable Development (Case Study: Esfahan City)

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Arghavan Momtazpour ◽  
Masoud Taghvaei ◽  
Neda Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
The City

Since urban space is one of the important places that tourism takes place, in order to create stability in tourism, the interaction between tourism planning and urban sustainable development should be investigated with regard to cultural elements. Lifestyle is derived from culture as a social phenomenon and affects it and is a reflection of human thoughts in relation with behavior, ethics and culture. Therefore, this aim of this research is to investigate the role of lifestyle in urban tourism sustainable development in Esfahan city, the third most populous city in Iran. This research’s goal is Practical and developmental and about the origin and method, it is descriptive, analytical and casual that has been done in a field research method. The statistical populations of this research are: tourism custodians, tourism experts, national tourists who have travelled to Esfahan city and local residents of all 15 municipal districts of the city. Simple random sampling method was utilized and 838 questionnaires were gathered from 4 statistical populations. In order to analyze the data, factor analysis test was utilized by smart PLS software. The results show that there are meaningful connections among the variables “lifestyle”, “sustainable development” and “urban tourism”. The most frequent factor that was selected by respondents for the concept of lifestyle in the statistical population was sociocultural factor (such as: visiting relatives and friends and attending soirees, traditional foods and drinks festivals, the desirability of Esfahan city in order to spend leisure time, the willingness toward group entertainment). For the concept “urban tourism”, all the populations chose urban texture significantly (such as: revival of workshops for producing traditional clothes, hand-made attractions, systematizing historical areas, developing sidewalk routes, constructing modern entertaining centers and systematizing landscapes and providing equipment for parks). About the sustainable development and its multi-dimensional nature, however, different factors were selected by respondents which in order of importance and frequency are economic, environmental, urban management, sociocultural, urban texture and political factors. Among the recommendations, a few can be stated: arranging cultural plans with a focus on soiree and elders’ reunions, holding traditional and religious festivals in different parts of the city, improving the condition of the existing theme parks and diversifying leisure and entertainment facilities of Esfahan city and pitching in municipal management and being parallel with plans of different organization in city. Especially by mayoralty as a trustee for city and cultural heritage could be mentioned as a tourism trustee.

Conceptualizing and contextualizing overtourism: the dynamics of accelerating urban tourism

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 657-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Henrik Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Structural Development ◽  
Evolutionary Perspective ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inner Cities ◽  
Starting Point

Purpose From the background of the dramatic increase of urban tourism, framed by the concept of overtourism, the purpose of this paper is to analyze and discuss current dynamic processes of urban tourism growth, as presented in the scientific literature. With the help of a literature review, this paper aims to discuss current definitions and conceptualizations of overtourism and discuss the driving forces for the growth of urban tourism, thereby situating overtourism in relational to general structural change. Design/methodology/approach This paper builds on a non-exhaustive review of the scientific literature about overtourism and related topics, supplemented by a review of a few central policy documents. Findings Conceptually, overtourism relates to two different, but related, perspectives. The first one concern (negative) experiences of resident population and visitors, whereas the second relates to thresholds for the carrying capacity of destinations. Most of the reviewed literature focuses on three aspects of overtourism: localized problems in inner cities, the supply of unregulated accommodation through Airbnb and Airbnbs as a driving force of gentrification. Important perspectives are missing from the literature, mainly related to the development of driving forces of urban tourism growth in time and space. This observation is the starting point for a discussion on driving forces in an evolutionary perspective with the ambition of relating the growth of urban tourism to long waves of structural development. Research limitations/implications The paper focuses on overtourism in urban contexts, rural tourism is not discussed. Practical implications In identifying the importance of driving forces for understanding the dynamics of urban tourism growth, a holistic view on managing mitigation might be possible. Originality/value The paper adds an evolutionary perspective to the discussion about overtourism and its causes. Thereby, it answers to a need to take tourism seriously in social science, as a major economic, social and ecologic force. In emphasizing the relationship between driving forces on different geographic scales and levels, power relations are highlighted. The paper discusses the role of driving forces for mitigating overtourism. An understanding of the dynamics of driving forces is essential for the development of urban sustainable tourism.

scholarly journals The Regional Pattern and Hierarchical Tendencies of Service-Oriented Tourist City Network: A Connectivity Analysis of 63 Cities in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongjiu Tang ◽  
Jigang Bao
Keyword(s):  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Functional Roles ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Service Role ◽  
Fuzzy C Means Clustering ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
City Network ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Service Agencies

[Background] Previous research achievements of the service-oriented tourist city network have often focused on the analysis of its geographical distribution and service role of the important cities instead of the connections and hierarchical tendencies between the whole city in a large region.[Method]Using big data approaches on the regional connections of 38 tourism organizations including famous hotels, air passenger transport, tourism service agencies across 63 most important tourist cities in China. Fuzzy c-means clustering analysis is used to define 8 city arena clusters. [Results]According to the distributions of connectivity between 63 cities, these eight clusters play different service functional roles in the urban tourism network at four hierarchies. With their “center-edge” memberships, these arena clusters are formed by the interweaving process of regional and hierarchical tourism service connections. The results include the analysis of the various service-oriented tourist city in China and point out the geography “gap” faced by network. [Conclusion] Service-oriented tourist cities need to find their hierarchies and positioning in the network scientifically to avoid blind development, to make regional urban tourism sustainable development.

Making sense of the square: Facing the touristification of public space through playful protest in Barcelona

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Bruttomesso
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Local Identity ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Urban Intervention ◽  
Urban Contexts

Drawing from assemblage thinking, this article explores the complexity of urban tourism conflicts. The case study of a playful urban intervention in Barcelona exhibits the connections that link place-based activism, local identity construction and sense of place in relation to the tourism development. The productive case study, called Fem Plaça (Let’s make the square), highlights the more proactive rather than merely reactive role of inhabitants. Moreover, it allows for a better understanding of protest as a series of relational, processual practices of empowerment, overcoming the efficiency rhetoric that values a process only for its final success. Finally, this study strives to expand the tourist analysis to the performance and performativity of the local people’s disaffection in urban contexts to ensure a broader comprehensiveness in the tourist academic field.

Different social representations of the same belief in urban tourism cities in Southeast Asia and China

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoyu Chen ◽  
Jingjing Yang
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
City Planning ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Ritual Practices

Purpose This study aims to identify the role of this intangible cultural heritage (ICH) domain (i.e. social practices, rituals and festive events) in social representations in cross nations using the case of Mazu belief. This study also intends to compare the different social representations of the same religious belief among the regions and implies how ICH facilitates regional connections and its potential for urban tourism development. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a mix of qualitative approaches, such as desktop research, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and participant observations. These approaches can supplement one another in discovering the cultural context of the Mazu belief and the perceived meanings of its ritual practices. Findings Mazu ritual practices in the four identified cities have different social representations, as explicitly expressed from the informants on different forms of celebration. Despite the differences, Mazu belief is representative in placemaking and for regional connections. Not all four cities agree on the current status as embedded in tourism development. However, the key informants show a welcoming manner to the outsiders in participating and experiencing their practices. Research limitations/implications The research context of Mazu belief and customs can be extended to more urban cities, which practice this culture. Practical implications Different countries and regions that share the same belief can understand distinct social representations from one another. Practical collaborations can be expanded for cultural exchanges, especially the exploration of the role of religion played in boosting urban tourism development. Social implications Mazu belief and customs is a unique cultural asset in enhancing the social representations of Chinese expatriates overseas. Its cultural practices successfully enhance the cultural exchange and social cohesion among religious communities locally and internationally. Originality/value Using a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-inscribed ICH item with a large audience worldwide, this study supplements the theory of social representations in exploring the intangible cultural assets and highlights the role of ICH in urban tourism and regional and city planning.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL ELEMENT SETTINGS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE URBAN TOURISM VILLAGE STUDY OBJECT: KAMPUNG LAWAS MASPATI AND KAMPUNG PELANGI KENJERAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
pp. 20-39
Author(s):  
Dionisius Arief Anjasmoro ◽  
Yohanes Basuki Dwisusanto
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Architectural Element ◽  
Physical Element ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Physical Elements ◽  
The Village ◽  
Research Show

Abstract - Indonesia has a variety of urban tourism village scattered in various regions. The tourism village has various themes according to the character of the are and the residents of the village. Such as Batik Village, Ceramic Village, Rainbow Village, etc. The presence of the concept of an urban tourism village doesn not only occur in Indonesia, but also occurs in various other countries such as Gamcheon Culture Village in Korea, Chefchaouen in Marocco, Marsaxlokk Village in Malta, etc. With the presence of the concept of tourism village, it provides novelty for both humans (tourist and villagers) as the users of space accompanied by their activities. Based on these problems the authors are interested in conducting this research. This research will discuss about what is meant by a tourist village, how tourism activities occur in the two study objects and how architecture as a physical element plays a role in the activities in it. The purpose of this study is to describe how far a village called a tourist village is feasible as a tourist place by introducing the tourism criteria, what are the criteria for a village to be called a tourist village. This research is a descriptive qualitative research, using Kampung Lawas Maspati and Kampung Pelangi Kenjeran as objects of study to be compared based on the tourism criteria itself, to further examine how the physical (architectural) element settings play a role in accommodating tourism activities in the village itself. So that how far the two objects of study meet the existing tourist criteria so that they are feasible as tourist attractions. With this research, it is hoped that it can provide an understanding of what is meant by a tourist village and the importance of the role of architecture in realizing the tourism village it deserves. The results of the research show that the physical elements in Kampung Lawas Maspati meet the three criteria that a tourism village needs to have and there are tourism activities organized by local village managers, while Kampung Pelangi Kenjeran has not fulfilled existing tourism criteria, the availability of physical elements in Kampung Pelangi Kenjeran is very minimal. This proves that the term "tourism" in Pelangi Kenjeran village is still not appropriate as it should be.   Key Words: setting, physical elements, activity, urban tourim village

scholarly journals STREET ART IN THE SPACE OF THE TOURIST ENVIRONMENT OF ZHYTOMYR

2019 ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Oksana Romaniv ◽  
Oleksii Rybachok ◽  
Daria Savelyeva
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Market Research ◽  
Wall Painting ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Street Art ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
The City

The aim - to study the main characteristics of the tour "Street art Zhitomir" and its strategy to promote on the urban tourism market. Research methodology includes a system of methods and techniques: monographic, methods of market research (applied in the study of the existing demand for the proposed type of travel products and attitudes of local people to the street art), interviews with experts (used in collecting information about sightseeing objects), the method of field research (used in the study of the actual state of excursions subjects in real-world conditions of the area). Research results. Reviewed the role of street art in urban space rethinking the example of prominent projects in the world. Established terminological meaning of "street art", "mural", "graffiti" and so on. The benefits of increasing the popularity of street art are noted. Wall painting or mural (in Spanish muro - "wall", "masonry") - a kind of monumental and decorative painting, performed directly on the wall or plaster, in which the images and decorative ornaments are subordinated to architectural forms. It allows to improve urban landscapes in combination with post-Soviet architecture. Other positives of street art are: creating landmarks, designing space, marking space, and more. A separate positive of the Murals: they help attract more tourists to the cities. The text of the publication gives examples of murals in famous tourist centers, which have helped to transform the urban space. The article discusses the importance of street art as one of the most popular and fastest growing types of contemporary art in shaping the space of the urban tourism environment of Zhytomyr. It defines the role of murals as the most common direction of Zhytomyr street art. The results of the study of the most famous and significant murals of the city of Zhytomyr by available sources of information are presented, the possibility of their involvement in the excursion program is analyzed. The main components of the excursion product "Street Art Zhytomyr" in the publication are developed. The tools for promoting the proposed excursion product to the urban tourism market are identified. The scientific novelty of the work: an innovative city excursion product was developed. The excursion program includes fifteen locations. The content of the tour is designed for both professional artists and those who are not experts in the field of art. The practical significance of the work: this excursion product can be introduced into the tourism market and it will contribute to the formation of a positive tourist image of the city of Zhytomyr.

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