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Urban Tourism
Author
Nirmala Singh
Specifications
  • ISBN 13 : 9789386806543
  • year : 2019
  • language : English
  • binding : Hardbound
Description
Urban tourism is a term describing multiple tourist activities in which city is main destination and place of interest. This form of tourism is relatively old and very complex. Cities were always purpose of many journeys and trips although it becomes more and more popular phenomenon since 50's. Travelling to cities became easier, faster and in many cases cheaper than it was decades ago. Important fact is that the awareness of possibilities that come with urban tourism rose significantly over the years. According to the United Nations, in 2015, 54% of the world’s population lived in urban areas and, by 2030; this share is expected to reach 60%. Along with other key pillars, tourism constitutes a central component in the economy, social life and the geography of many cities in the world and is thus a key element in urban development policies. Fulfilling tourism’s potential as a tool of sustainable and inclusive growth for cities requires a multi-stakeholder and multilevel approach based on close cooperation among tourism and nontourism administrations at different levels, private sector, local communities and tourists themselves. Likewise, the sustainable development and management of tourism in cities needs to be integrated into the wider urban agenda. This book will be vital reading for anyone involved in the study or planning of urban tourism precincts. 1. Introduction 2. The demand for urban tourism 3. The urban context 4. The strategy of urban tourism 5. Visitor attractions 6. Conferences and exhibitions 7. Culture entertainment sport and special events 8. The impact of urban tourism 9. Urban Tourism in the Developing World 10. Urban Tourism and Urban Change 11. Managing Urban Tourism