Changing geographies of Tourism in Dublin in the 1990s

What is it about?

Tourism changed significantly in Dublin in the 1990s, in terms of numbers of visitors, changing locations of hotels and development of new attractions. This paper considers the impact of urban renewal incentives on these different patterns, also exploring the degree of locational diversification in tourist attractions. Finally it asks what these changes meant for sustainability of tourism in the city.

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Why is it important?

This paper looks at changing geographical patterns of tourism at a time of rapid change. It is important in light of recent growth in Dublin's tourism and concerns about over-development.