Tourism-driven displacement in Naples, Italy

Alessandra Esposito

Land Use Policy, 2023, vol. 134, issue C

Abstract: The contribution examines the case of Naples and the impacts of mass tourism on its historical centre. Naples is the third largest city in Italy and the first in the south. The case is presented within the framework of critical urban studies that have delved into the rise of displacement and overtourism in Southern European cities. The paper aims to contribute to the debate, deepening the case of a city that has been less considered, although it has been severely affected by tourism-driven displacement in recent times. The case is presented through quantitative data, maps and short interview excerpts. The findings suggest the need for urgent urban planning intervention in order to avoid the expulsion of inhabitants. In particular, it argues the importance of addressing the issue through land use policy.

Keywords: Touristification; Rent-gap; Displacement; Naples; Airbnb; Evictions; Overtourism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106919

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