Analysing the Impact of Media Tourism on Locals' Identities and Sense of Belonging

Netherlands, Dec. 10 -- Project Id: 77869

Description: Grant agreement ID: 843473

Status

Grant agreement signed

Start date

1 May 2020

End date

30 April 2022

Funded under:

H2020-EU.1.3.2.

Overall budget:

€ 187 572,48

EU contribution

€ 187 572,48

Objective

One of five travellers has purposely visited a destination they saw in a TV show. These tourist flows are usually welcomed by city municipalities because of their economic contribution. However, the effects on local communities are rarely taken into consideration and little is known about how popular representations in the media and the related tourist flows affect people's self-perception and the local living conditions. Although sustainable tourism and locals' e...