In an era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force, reshaping industries and redefining human interactions with technology. The tourism sector, known for its dynamic nature and customer-centric focus, stands at the forefront of this AI-driven …

This study proposes a framework to measure touristification of consumption spaces, consisting of concentration of retail capital, business displacement and standardization of the consumption landscape. This framework is tested using business registration data and rent price estimates for consumption …

Amsterdam's urban scene undergoes a multifaceted transformation shaped by the interplay of gentrification, touristification and foodification. Introduced by sociologist Ruth Glass in 1964, gentrification involves the reshaping of neighbourhoods through an influx of wealthier residents and shifts in property …

Recent studies on urban policy responses to increasing tourism have moved beyond the physical impact of tourism to also include the way tourism is framed by social movements. This paper contributes to this line of research with a focus on frame resonance: the extent to which frames strike a responsive …

Touristification of consumption spaces describes a process in which retail and hospitality businesses adapt to the tourist demand, eroding place attachment among local residents. While this is an important cause of resistance to tourism, little is known about the mechanisms that drive or mediate this …

As the world is going towards global interconnectedness, recovering from COVID-19, there seems to be a human value shift towards creativity, a need for authenticity, self-actualization and sustainability. Reflecting upon this, the way that is looked at wellbeing and wellness tourism, takes a turn. With …

Urban tourism increasingly focuses on the role of hospitality in cities, evolving from a means to strengthen tourism as a ‘product’, towards a focus on tourism as an opportunity for revitalization and transformation of destinations. In this context, cities are considered dynamic communities in which …

The capacity to deal with digital transformation is a valuable asset for established organizations, and employees play a crucial role in this process. This study contributes to the understanding of employees’ sensemaking of digital transformation in the tour operating industry. Using prior digital transformation …

This paper seeks to highlight underlying issues of the tourism system that have led to tourism extremes of too much or too little tourism. Five phases are recognized that reflect different ways of dealing with too much tourism over time, after which the impact of a sudden lack of tourism is investigated …

This graduation project provides a comprehensive investigation into the decline of the liveability of the UNESCO World Heritage city: Venice. It sheds light on the dichotomy between liveability and (over)tourism, and proposes a new perspective for Venice, which in the last 20 years has undergone a massive …