Second homes are a major form of domestic tourism in many countries, especially the
Nordic countries, Southern Europe, Russia, North America, Australia, and New Zealand …

Bringing together a wide range of studies from twelve European countries, this book offers a
state-of-the-art overview of the driving forces behind spatial diversity and social complexity …

Over the past decades, urban growth dynamics, experiences of instability, the pressing need
for housing and the seeming intricacies of political decisions and policies has made the …

The overall aim of this paper is to contribute to the reflection on the sustainable and
innovative development paths of local communities. In addition, the paper offers insights into …

El despoblamiento de las áreas rurales no es solo un problema para los países de Europa
que lo sufren sino también un problema social para todos: significa pérdida de valores …

In this work we will be dealing with the figure of the DIY Tourist originated from the local
development processes based on the “cottage tourist industry” concept. We will be doing …

In the last fifty years Italy has not only been one of the most visited countries by foreign
tourists, but also the one that have experienced a greater growth in tourism demand among …

The eco-territorialist approach can usefully address the protection, rehabilitation and
enhancement of Calabrian territories. Indeed, emergencies will increasingly become a …

Roots tourism is increasing awareness among businesses, policy makers and public
authorities about its capability to attract tourists which hold direct or indirect family bonds …

Nº 6 Tullio Romita Page 1 Gran Tour: Revista de Investigaciones Turísticas nº 3 (2011) pp.
101-111 ISSN: 2172-8690 Escuela Universitaria de Turismo, Universidad de Murcia Gran …