Proximity Tourism: A New Answer to Overtourism? Call for Papers
Overtourism continues to challenge regions and communities across the globe - from UNESCO World Heritage sites to cultural landscapes under pressure. In response, proximity tourism has emerged as a promising yet complex alternative.
At IPM, we’re supporting the forthcoming Journal of Place Management and Development (JPMD) special issue, which invites critical perspectives on proximity tourism:
- How can we rethink tourism by encouraging people to experience and reinterpret nearby places?
- What are the opportunities for urban and rural regeneration, social innovation, and sustainable development?
- What risks emerge around ‘folklorisation’, authenticity, and place resilience?
We’re particularly keen to see contributions on:
- Proximity tourism and cultural heritage
- Urban and rural regeneration
- Community-based approaches and social innovation
- Sustainable economic development and circular economy principles
- New visions for inland and rural tourism
If you’re working on these themes, this is your opportunity to help shape international thinking about the future of tourism, sustainability, and place. Closing date for manuscripts submission: 15th October 2025
Full submission details are available on the JPMD website here.
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