Routledge Handbook of Tourism Cities

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Notes on Contributors
Introduction: city tourism and tourism cities
Background and aims
Urbanisation
Need for a balanced perspective
What is urban?
City rating systems
What is urban or city tourism?
What is a tourism city?
Issues, trends and challenges for tourism cities
Future of urban tourism research
Organisation of the handbook
Summary
References
Part I
Contemporary issues, challenges and trends in urban tourism
Summary of chapters
1 Challenges of world tourism cities London, Singapore and Dubai
Introduction
London
Singapore
Dubai
Conclusion
References
2 Global terrorism in tourism cities the case of World Heritage Sites
Introduction
The rise of a new terrorism era
Tourism as a terrorism target: crises and disasters in the tourism industry
Destroying heritage: a strong message from terrorism and war
Assessing the threat of terrorism
Conclusions
References
3 Sustainable tourism in cities
Introduction
Growth of cities and urban tourism
Sustainable urban tourism systems
Tourism systems | urban systems
Recognising system characteristics in tourism challenges
Changing the urban tourism system
The future of sustainable urban tourism
References
4 The sharing economy in tourism cities
Introduction
Peer-to peer accommodations
Ridesharing
Sharing economy profiles
Emerging industries
Conclusion
References
5 Urbanisation and its effects On city tourism in China
Global urbanisation
Urbanisation in China
Tourism development and urbanisation in China
The relationship between urbanisation and tourism development
The positive effects of urbanisation on the tourism industries of cities
The negative effects of urbanisation on the tourism industries of cities
Conclusion and future research directions
References
6 Tourism and gentrification
Introduction
Looking at tourism gentrification
Key issues on tourism gentrification
Vieux Québec – mini case study
Current scope of interests and future perspectives on tourism gentrification
Conclusion and further agenda for research
References
7 Urbanism and overtourism Impacts and implications for the city of Hyderabad
Introduction
Literature review
Contextual framework
Overall findings and discussion
Destination management
Conclusion
References
8 Micro shocks and public outrage: city tourism in a turbulent world
Introduction
Literature review
Types of shocks and recent political shocks
Discussion and conclusion
References
Part II
Marketing, branding and markets for tourism cities
9 Marketing and managing city tourism destinations
Introduction
A brief review of the academic literature
A short history of destination marketing and management
Best processes and practices in city destination marketing and management
Summary
References
10 The emergence of the business tourism city
Introduction
Terminological issues
Business tourism as a catalyst for urban development
The development of the business tourism market
Looking ahead – a new approach to business tourism destination marketing
Summary
References
11 An eventful tourism city
Introduction
Place branding, storytelling and events
Eventfulness
Introducing touring exhibitions
Research context: Melbourne, Australia
Methodology
Creativity and major events in Melbourne
Collaboration in Melbourne
Place representation and events in Melbourne
Discussion and conclusion
References
12 How credible is Vancouver’s new destination brand?
Introduction
Literature review
Proposed framework
Methodology
Findings: Vancouver’s brand promise
Visitor’s brand experience
Conclusions
Recommendations and future research
References
13 Family tourism
Introduction
An overview of family tourism research
Topicality of family tourism
Families in motion: consumptive experiences
Beyond the nuclear family
Discussion: research opportunities
Conclusion
References
14 The impact of Millennials on urban tourism
Introduction
Who are Millennials?
Urban tourism and Millennials
Significant global urban tourism destinations
Discussion and implications
References
15 Visiting older friends and relatives
Introduction
VFR travel
Life expectancy rates
Key aspects
Conclusions
References
16 Dark tourism and cities
Dark tourism and the city of Phnom Penh
Lety and the “Gypsy” camp
Understanding the dark tourism agenda in cities and urban spaces
References
17 Green cities as bird watching destinations
Introduction and background
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
New York City, USA
Perth, Western Australia
Challenges for the future and recommendations for further research and policy development
Conclusion
References
Part III
Product and technology developments for tourism cities
18 Cultural and heritage tourism in contemporary cities
Introduction
Relationship between cultural and heritage tourism and cities over time
Urban design and linkage to cultural and heritage tourism products
Cities, regeneration and change
Trails and routes in cities
Cities and European Capital of Culture
Conclusion
References
19 Outdoor and indoor markets in tourism cities
Introduction
Tourism cities and shopping
Urban markets
The tourist appeal of urban markets
General and speciality markets
Food markets
Cooked food markets
Markets in leading city destinations
Conclusion
References
20 Something for everyone?
Introduction
The shift in the urban waterfronts
Creative space and challenges of urban tourism
Placemaking and design principles for waterfronts
Darling Harbour – is it something for everyone?
Concluding remarks
References
21 Shaping urban destinations
Introduction
Historical and intellectual developments related to tourist attractions
Major claims and developments
Principal contributions
Main criticism
Importance of area/perspective and anticipated future development
Conclusion
References
22 “Le vieux” and “le nouveau”
Introduction
Ambidexterity in tourism
Contextual framework
Contextual and conceptual framework
Discussion
Conclusion
References
23 The transition of a coastal industrial city into a world-class tourism and maritime city
Introduction
Literature review
The case of the city of Port Elizabeth
Concluding remarks
References
Further reading
24 Smart urban tourism destinations at a crossroads
Introduction
The smart revolution
From smart cities to smart tourism: exploring parallels
Implementing the smart tourism destination concept – examples from practice
Future challenges for smart urban tourism cities
References
25 eTOURISM CHALLENGES FOR URBAN TOURISM DESTINATIONS
Introduction
Technology developments in the tourism environment
Technological challenges for the management of urban destinations
Conclusions
References
26 The growing role of social media in city tourism
Introduction
Social media uses and impacts on city tourism
Tourism cities as mediated spaces
Conclusion
References
27 Transport in tourism cities
Introduction
The role of transport in the development of tourism cities
Smart transport and smart tourism cities
Balancing the interests of tourists vs residents through sustainable transport solutions
Conclusions
References
28 The artistic medium of walking
Walking art, tourism and the memories of the medium
Audio-walks walking and listening
Deveron Projects: local walking, global practice
Walking tourism – challenges and opportunities
Note
References
Part IV
Worldwide tourism cities and urban tourism
Summary of chapters
29 Urban tourism development in Europe
Introduction
Literature review
Status quo
Case examples
Recommendations for cities
Conclusion
References
30 Tourism cities in the United States
Urban economic development and the post-war fiscal stress
The role of private–public partnerships in constructing the city of play
Infrastructure development and the tourist city
Stadium construction as a contributor to the urban tourist strategy
The rise of convention centres in tourism growth
Conclusion
References
31 Tourism in Latin America
Introduction
Tourism in Latin America
Medellín, Colombia: a model of social transformation and urban innovation
Lima: the gastronomic capital of South America
Tijuana, Mexico: from “Satan’s playground” to “the coolest city” in Mexico
Discussion
Notes
References
32 Tourism in ASEAN cities
Introduction
Key frameworks
City characteristics
The entertainment machine
Discussion
References
33 Socialist legacies and cities
Introduction
Communist heritage and academic research in tourism
The corpus of the communist cities
Communist legacies in plural
Marxist ideology born in the nether of the capitalist world
The intangible aspects of ideas derived from the communist societies
Bulgarian communist legacies and the concept of societal attitudes and feelings (SAF )
The societal attitudes and feelings (SAF ) concept applied to the socialist heritage
Conclusion and implications
Recommendations
References
34 Tourism cities in post-communist countries
Introduction
Economic and social developments in post-socialist cities
Post-socialist heritage interpretation
Case study of Lódz in Poland
The growth of tourism
Case study of Estonia
Image and branding
Case study of Novi Sad in Serbia
Conclusions and recommendations
References
35 Tourism cities in China
Introduction
Officially defined tourism cities in China
Tourism cities and tourism planning in China
Major findings in tourism city research in China
Conclusion
References
36 Appreciating geology in the urban environment
Introduction
Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, China
Wieliczka salt mine, Kraków, Poland
Arthur’s Seat and the Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh, Scotland
Geoconservation at an urban geodiversity hotspot, Whitby, England
Future considerations and recommendations for further policy development
Conclusions
References
37 Dolphins in the city
Introduction
The Dolphin Discovery Centre, Bunbury, Western Australia
Management of wildlife tourism at the DDC
Significance of the Dolphin Discovery Centre as a community educational resource
Economic importance
The Dolphin Discovery Centre as a tourism attraction today
Conclusion
References
38 Location, urban fabric and transportation
Introduction
Spatial distribution of Grand Canal cities
Urban morphogenetic characteristics of Grand Canal cities
Influence of Grand Canal on urban development
Conclusions and discussion
References
39 Macao as a city of gastronomy
Background
Macanese cuisine as cultural identity and tourist experience – status quo
Development and challenges
Ways to move forward
Gastronomy tourism in other destinations
Conclusion – food as an important tourist product and experience
References
40 THE Present situation of Wuhan city tourism development
Background
City tourism product development of Wuhan
City tourism marketing and brand image of Wuhan
The development of smart tourism in Wuhan
Bibliography
Index