SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTH

The main objective of the research is to analyse the geographical distribution of tourist attractions and services in the historic city in order to understand the tourist system spatially and functionally. Two medium size port cities have been selected as study cases: Plymouth (UK) and Malaga (S...

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Main Authors: Daniel Barrera Fernández, Marco Hernández Escampa
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Language:English
Published: European Association of Geographers 2017-01-01
Series:European Journal of Geography
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Online Access:https://eurogeojournal.eu/index.php/egj/article/view/277
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description The main objective of the research is to analyse the geographical distribution of tourist attractions and services in the historic city in order to understand the tourist system spatially and functionally. Two medium size port cities have been selected as study cases: Plymouth (UK) and Malaga (Spain). The methodology consisted firstly of field work to identify the location of different elements of both tourist systems, secondly elements were classified into groups, thirdly information was uploaded using an open-source tool called Meipi, which allowed to disseminate information and to make comments in real time. Finally, information was presented in maps, divided into mobility, built heritage, sightseeing, leisure attractions, water-related activities and events, arts and culture, historic references, accomodation, eating and drinking, shopping, and tourist information and services. Conclusions show which areas are consolidated or in progress in terms of tourist use and which of them could be adapted to tourist activities.
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spelling doaj-art-54bca9941bac4aa5aa2d114e382ecc1c2024-12-31T06:57:16ZengEuropean Association of GeographersEuropean Journal of Geography1792-13412410-74332017-01-0181SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTHDaniel Barrera FernándezMarco Hernández Escampa The main objective of the research is to analyse the geographical distribution of tourist attractions and services in the historic city in order to understand the tourist system spatially and functionally. Two medium size port cities have been selected as study cases: Plymouth (UK) and Malaga (Spain). The methodology consisted firstly of field work to identify the location of different elements of both tourist systems, secondly elements were classified into groups, thirdly information was uploaded using an open-source tool called Meipi, which allowed to disseminate information and to make comments in real time. Finally, information was presented in maps, divided into mobility, built heritage, sightseeing, leisure attractions, water-related activities and events, arts and culture, historic references, accomodation, eating and drinking, shopping, and tourist information and services. Conclusions show which areas are consolidated or in progress in terms of tourist use and which of them could be adapted to tourist activities. https://eurogeojournal.eu/index.php/egj/article/view/277Urban tourismcultural tourismheritagecoastal citiestourist-historic city
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SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTH
European Journal of Geography
Urban tourism
cultural tourism
heritage
coastal cities
tourist-historic city
title SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTH
title_full SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTH
title_fullStr SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTH
title_full_unstemmed SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTH
title_short SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN THE HISTORIC CITY: THE CASES OF MALAGA AND PLYMOUTH
title_sort spatial analysis of tourist activities and services in the historic city the cases of malaga and plymouth
topic Urban tourism
cultural tourism
heritage
coastal cities
tourist-historic city
url https://eurogeojournal.eu/index.php/egj/article/view/277
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