Urban planning and tourism in European cities

European capital cities, including Budapest, serve as both national symbols and global tourist destinations, raising critical questions about the balance between monumental heritage representation and sustainable urban living amid rising tourism. This special issue examines how these cities—spanning Berlin to Skopje—navigate the interplay between urban planning, cultural identity, and economic/social carrying capacity. Through case studies, it reveals tensions between heritage preservation, urban development, and the growing demands of mass tourism, offering insights into the evolving dynamics of European cityscapes.

Shoval, N. (2018). Urban planning and tourism in European cities. Tourism Geographies, 20(3), 371–376. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616688.2018.1457078