Abstract
The panel examines the complex relationships between tourism, community development, and artistic expression. In doing so, we discuss important topics including the role of tourism as a catalyst for change, equality and inclusion, creative placemaking and community development, arts and cultural tourism, and long-term sustainability. Our questions include: Beyond attracting visitors, what is the impact of tourism on local communities? Is it possible to attract tourists to cultural sites like museums, galleries, and festivals without sacrificing authenticity? Can creative interventions improve wellbeing, establish a sense of community, and transform public spaces? Can cultural projects promote civic engagement and revitalise neighbourhoods? Can tourism and the arts strengthen the voices of the marginalised? Can tourism and the arts remove obstacles, encourage representation, and push for ethical travel? What is the effect of culture and the arts on community pride and social cohesion? Is it possible for tourism, communities, and the arts to coexist peacefully in the future?
Presenters
Aggelos PanayiotopoulosSenior Lecturer, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom Andrew Beattie
Homebaked CLT, United Kingdom Gerry Proctor
Engage Liverpool, United Kingdom Tristan Brady-Jacobs
Liverpool Baltic Triangle Residents' Community Group, United Kingdom
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
2024 Special Focus—Tourism, Leisure and Change: Transforming People and Places
KEYWORDS
Tourism, Communities, Arts