Barcelona no tiene vacaciones: análisis del turismo urbano en Barcelona y su interacción con las medidas implementadas en el Raval

Abstract

Tourism is a global phenomenon studied and discussed by economists, geographers, environmentalists and sociologist due to its considerable repercussions. The global growth of touristic flows has turn it into an object of study, which is on continuous evolution, and on the search of tools that will allow to improve the interaction between residents and tourists. I’m interested on studying the impact that urban tourism could have over a city like Barcelona, particularly on its most tensioned area, the city center and, specifically on the neighborhood where most modifications have taken place, El Raval. I will analyze its impact, the sectorial measures implemented and the physical interventions. The historical and urbanistic background of this neighborhood not only contributes with singularity, but gives us a privileged urban laboratory.