Routledge Handbook of Tourism Cities

This edited book by Alastair M. Morrison and J. Andres Coca-Stefaniak offers a comprehensive overview of a wide array of topics relating to urban destinations and city tourism. It is uniquely positioned and creates a distinct niche in tourism research. It raises awareness on the marketing and development of tourism cities.

The first chapter sheds light on the economic, social and political factors that are shaping the development of tourism cities. Maxim (2021) identifies different challenges, including sustainability, traffic congestion and pollution, among other issues. Chapter two is focused on the effects of terrorism on tourism cities and on UNESCO’s...