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