I’m delighted to share the publication of my latest edited volume, Understanding Nighttime Tourism, co-edited with Jordi Nofre and published by Edward Elgar Publishing in November 2024. This book represents a culmination of collaborative efforts to explore the multifaceted dimensions of tourism after dark.
About the Book
Understanding Nighttime Tourism delves into the evolving landscape of nighttime tourism, moving beyond traditional notions of nightlife centered around bars and clubs. The book examines how cities and communities are reimagining the night as a space for inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich experiences.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: The multiple facets of nighttime tourism
Manuel Garcia-Ruiz and Jordi Nofre - Mediating nighttime culture in the historic city: Re-purposing growth economics in heritage tourism
Anna Louise Hill, Jenny Hall, and Brendan Paddison - Urban nightlife and edutourism: What attracts Erasmus students to Krakow?
Łukasz Matoga, Robert Pawlusiński, and Magdalena Kubal-Czerwińska - Lights On Romania: Dynamics of proximity tourism in cultural and urban activation
Manuel Garcia-Ruiz - The Nightlife–Tourism Nexus in the Urban Regeneration of Porto Maravilha, Rio de Janeiro
Marcos Paulo Ferreira de Góis - Stigmatization, marginalization, and leadership
Jordi Nofre - Evolution and current situation of nightlife on Ibiza island (Spain)
José Ramón Cardona - Nocturnal Shifts: Assessing the impacts of nighttime tourism in Mazatlán’s historic downtown
Miriam Nava-Zazueta and Alejandro Mercado-Célis - The future of nighttime tourism: More than challenges
Jordi Nofre and Manuel Garcia-Ruiz
Who Should Read This?
This volume is intended for scholars, urban planners, tourism professionals, and policymakers interested in the complexities and opportunities associated with nighttime economies. It offers both academic and practical insights for those engaged in urban studies, tourism development, and cultural policy.
Where to Access the Book
The book is available in both print and digital formats:
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