Bungacast /430/ Welcome to the Tourist Age ft. Marco d'Eramo
Aug 13, 2024
Explore the fascinating duality of tourism, where the line between 'traveler' and 'tourist' is blurred. Delve into how cities transform into tourist-centric zones and the economic implications of a mono-industry. Hear about the environmental impacts of tourism and its links to social class perceptions. Discover the relationship between rising rents, migration, and urban change in Southern Europe. Finally, critique the neoliberal conditions shaping identity and society, and the need for adaptive strategies in a changing political landscape.
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Tourism Needs Tech and Social Revolutions
- Tourism arose from two revolutions: technical advances in transportation and social advances like paid free time.
- Stopping tourism means undoing these revolutions, which seems unlikely given tourism’s link to freedom.
Tourism Fuels Many Industries
- Tourism initiates other industries like airplane and car manufacturing; it fuels multiple polluting sectors.
- Criticism often blames tourists unfairly, reflecting a class contempt against the mass of travelers.
Tourism’s Hidden Local Impact
- In Barcelona, many teachers don’t realize their students’ parents depend on tourism for employment.
- When tourism declines, it indirectly threatens local livelihoods, creating complex economic dependencies.
