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Urban Tourism and Hospitality: Communities, Culture, and Sustainability
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Urban Tourism and Hospitality: Communities, Culture, and Sustainability

A Special Issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851) belonging to the section "Urban Economy and Industry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2027 | Viewed by 5083

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Dr. Nikola Vuksanović

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Department of Agricultural and Food Studies, Toplica Academy of Applied Studies, 18400 Prokuplje, Serbia
Interests: food; food safety; gastronomy; culinary knowledge; hospitality management; sustainable tourism; attitudes and resourcefulness of chefs regarding food waste
Dr. Dunja Demirović Bajrami

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Geographical Institute "Jovan Cvijic" Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: sustainable tourism; well-being and tourism employees; impact of tourism development on local communities; travel behaviour; competitiveness of tourism destinations
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Prof. Dr. Tatjana D. Pivac

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Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Interests: cultural tourism; event management; cultural heritage; wine tourism; selective forms of tourism; cultural policy; creative industries
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Urban tourism and hospitality management have become increasingly important in shaping sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. As urban areas attract a growing share of global travellers, the intersection of tourism and hospitality with urban planning, governance, culture, and technology is gaining prominence. This Special Issue seeks to explore the opportunities and challenges posed by urban tourism, focusing on how destinations can balance economic growth with sustainability, local community well-being, and cultural preservation. Contributions that examine the role of innovation, digitalization, and smart technologies in reshaping urban experiences are encouraged, as are studies addressing issues such as overtourism, environmental pressures, and social inclusion.

We particularly welcome interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from tourism studies, hospitality management, urban planning, and sustainability science. Both conceptual and empirical studies are invited, including case studies, comparative analyses, and policy-oriented contributions. By bringing together diverse insights, this Special Issue aims to foster a deeper understanding of how cities can manage tourism and hospitality in ways that enhance competitiveness, improve quality of life, and contribute to long-term sustainable urban development.

We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.

Dr. Nikola Vuksanović
Dr. Dunja Demirović Bajrami
Prof. Dr. Tatjana D. Pivac
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Keywords

  • urban tourism
  • hospitality management
  • sustainable cities
  • smart tourism and digitalization
  • urban regeneration
  • overtourism and carrying capacity
  • community well-being
  • cultural heritage and urban identity
  • tourism policy and governance
  • visitor experience in cities

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Touristification, Depopulation and Urban Change in a Historic City: Evidence from Córdoba, Spain
by Manuel Rivera Mateos
Urban Sci. 2026, 10(8), 479; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci10080479 - 18 Aug 2026
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The Historic Centre of Córdoba (Spain), designated a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) and partially recognised as a ‘World Heritage Site’ by UNESCO, is one of the largest in Europe and, in recent decades, has undergone profound functional, economic and social transformations, which [...] Read more.
The Historic Centre of Córdoba (Spain), designated a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) and partially recognised as a ‘World Heritage Site’ by UNESCO, is one of the largest in Europe and, in recent decades, has undergone profound functional, economic and social transformations, which have been accelerated by growing tourist activity. These processes have not yet been analysed systematically, despite the fact that the study of urban processes such as touristification and their implications for certain urban dynamics of gentrification is a highly topical issue. This study aims to determine the extent to which the Historic Centre of Córdoba is undergoing a significant process of touristification and its impact on depopulation, gentrification and other functional and land-use transformations. To this end, a series of demographic, socio-economic, tourism-related and property market indicators have been collected and analysed. The results indicate a recent, intense process of touristification that has exacerbated the critical situation of depopulation and residential abandonment, although no significant process of socio-demographic gentrification has been detected. It is concluded that tourism is neither the sole nor even the main cause of this trend of demographic decline and functional and urban changes; rather, there are multiple historical, socio-economic, urban planning and demographic factors that explain them. This study lays the groundwork for a broader investigation of this urban area, which is of such great significance to the city in terms of heritage, history and identity. Full article
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Community Attachment, Environmental Attitudes and Support for Sustainable Behaviour in Urban Tourism Destinations: Evidence from Novi Sad, Serbia
by Sanja Obradović Strålman, Vladimir Stojanović and Nikola Milentijević
Urban Sci. 2026, 10(7), 418; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci10070418 - 21 Jul 2026
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 requires active engagement of local communities in environmental protection and sustainable urban development. Although residents play a critical role in supporting sustainability initiatives, limited research has examined how community-related factors shape environmental attitudes, environmental engagement, and support for [...] Read more.
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 requires active engagement of local communities in environmental protection and sustainable urban development. Although residents play a critical role in supporting sustainability initiatives, limited research has examined how community-related factors shape environmental attitudes, environmental engagement, and support for sustainable behaviour in urban tourism destinations. This study investigates the relationships among destination social responsibility, community attachment, community involvement, environmental attitudes, community environmental participation, environmental advocacy and action, perceived environmental benefits, and support for sustainable behaviour among residents of Novi Sad, Serbia. Data were collected from 1038 residents and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results show that community attachment positively influences environmental attitudes and support for sustainable behaviour, while community involvement enhances community environmental participation and environmental advocacy and action. Environmental attitudes positively affect community environmental participation, environmental advocacy and action, and perceived environmental benefits. Perceived environmental benefits, in turn, strengthen support for sustainable behaviour. Conversely, destination social responsibility does not significantly influence community attachment or community involvement. The findings highlight the importance of strengthening residents’ attachment to their community, encouraging participation in local affairs, and fostering positive environmental attitudes to promote sustainable urban development. The study contributes to sustainable urban tourism research by identifying key social and psychological mechanisms that encourage environmental engagement and support for sustainability-oriented behaviour. Full article
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First Time in the European Rally Championship: What’s Next for Residents’ Perceptions of Urban Sustainability?
by José E. Ramos-Ruiz, Laura Guzmán-Dorado, Paula C. Ferreira-Gomes and David Algaba-Navarro
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(11), 441; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9110441 - 24 Oct 2025
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Sport events generate economic, social, and environmental impacts that shape residents’ perceptions and levels of support. In the context of sustainable urban development, understanding how residents evaluate these impacts provides valuable knowledge about community responses to tourism and event-led growth. Drawing on the [...] Read more.
Sport events generate economic, social, and environmental impacts that shape residents’ perceptions and levels of support. In the context of sustainable urban development, understanding how residents evaluate these impacts provides valuable knowledge about community responses to tourism and event-led growth. Drawing on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL), Social Exchange Theory (SET), and Social Representations Theory (SRT), this study examines residents’ evaluations of the Rally Sierra Morena (RSM), a large-scale international motorsport event recently incorporated into the European Rally Championship (ERC). Data were collected shortly before the event using a self-administered questionnaire (n = 1529). An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) identified a multidimensional structure of perception, and a non-hierarchical k-means cluster analysis identified three clusters: Skeptics, who perceived stronger negative than positive impacts in economic and environmental dimensions; Pragmatists, who emphasized positive economic benefits while acknowledging environmental costs; and Enthusiasts, who consistently rated positive impacts higher across all dimensions and expressed the strongest support for the event. By integrating perceptual and sustainability-based approaches, this study connects residents’ evaluations of a motorsport event with broader discussions on urban resilience and sustainable community development. Full article
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