Tourism in contemporary cities: 6th ITSA Biennial Conference

A landmark conference at UNESCO's Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site shed light on the evolving dynamics of urban tourism, particularly focusing on heritage tourism. The 6th ITSA Biennial Conference, held in 2016, brought together 200 delegates from 29 countries to explore sub-themes such as river, cruise, and maritime tourism, reflecting Greenwich's unique position as a global tourism hub. Special sessions on dark tourism and communist heritage further enriched the discussion, leading to additional research outputs. The conference highlighted the significance of urban tourism in shaping contemporary cities, with keynote presentations offering insights into this complex interplay.

Chaperon, S. (2017). Tourism in contemporary cities: 6th ITSA Biennial Conference. International Journal of Tourism Cities, 3(4), 321–323. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijtc-10-2017-0049