Published research papers from TourismShift contributors — live papers only, with more added as they are released.
Lavapiés does not need less tourism — it needs better tourism: regulated short stays, redirected visitor spending into the barrio, and creative experiences that connect art-and-culture travellers with residents instead of turning the neighbourhood into a theme park.
Foreign tourists in Gran Canaria Carnival seek togetherness and entertainment more than formal cultural learning — yet media still frames them as passive observers. Inclusive, participatory design (workshops, behind-the-scenes access, clearer local narratives) can move the experience beyond the tourist gaze.
Post-COVID domestic travel decisions in South Africa are shaped by health and safety concerns, financial pressures, media influence, and destination risk perceptions — and destinations that combine clear risk information, diversified outdoor offerings, and collaborative crisis marketing are better placed to recover.
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