Tourism in common: policy flows and participatory management in the Tourism Council of Barcelona

Identifier:  imarina:9232235

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9232235

Authors:  Romão J; Domènech A; Nijkamp P

Abstract:
This study aims to conceptualise the organisational framing of tourism management in touristified cities, focusing on the assessment of participatory processes of tourism planning. A grounded theory approach is used to analyse and discuss the role of the newly created consultive Tourism Council of Barcelona. An analysis of in-depth interviews undertaken with representatives of local stakeholders led to Common Pool Resources and policy cycle theories as conceptual framework to support a precise characterisation of tourism-related conflicts in Barcelona. The results reveal difficulties to obtain consensual strategic views for tourism development, although working groups contribute to cooperation between stakeholders.