City destinations, overtourism and governance
International Journal of Tourism Cities
ISSN: 2056-5607
Article publication date: 19 May 2021
Issue publication date: 3 December 2021
Abstract
Purpose
There has been limited research on the governance of cities coping with large numbers of tourists. Empirical studies of the ways in which elected authorities in cities balance the conflicting interests of the tourism stakeholders, other businesses, communities and residents. It is clear that this requires a whole of government approach, and cities generally have a wide range of expertise and powers.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses conceptual viewpoint approach.
Findings
As the cases of Barcelona and Venice demonstrate, they are unable to manage the flows of day visitors arriving from the surrounding region, and the airports, ports, roads and railways are managed by regional and national governments. The different functions, powers and performance of government bodies need to be researched if we are to secure a better understanding of the complex and multi-layered activity of tourism can best be governed.
Originality/value
This is an original viewpoint.
Keywords
Citation
Goodwin, H. (2021), "City destinations, overtourism and governance", International Journal of Tourism Cities, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 916-921. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJTC-02-2021-0024
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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