Urban planning and tourism in European cities

European capital cities, designed to represent nations both domestically and internationally, face growing challenges as tourism intensifies. This special issue reveals that while these cities boast monumental architecture and cultural heritage, they also grapple with questions of representation, social carrying capacity, and economic sustainability. Through nine case studies—spanning Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Barcelona, Lisbon, Prague, Budapest, Skopje, and other Macedonian cities—the research examines the evolving relationship between urban planning and tourism, highlighting regional disparities in Europe's geographic distribution. The findings underscore the need for balanced development that accommodates both heritage preservation and the increasing demands of modern tourism.

Shoval, N. (2020). Urban planning and tourism in European cities. Tourism and Urban Planning in European Cities, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429028953-1