History to eat. The foodification of the historic centre of Florence

Loda, Mirella; Bonati, Sara; Puttilli, Matteo Girolamo

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2020.102746

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“…Secondly, these cities had to face the sudden shift from pre-pandemic overtourism issues ( Loda et al, 2020 ) to a dramatic tourism shrinkage, recording in 2020 a reduction of tourist arrivals higher than Italian average ( ENIT, 2020 ). The COVID-19 crisis occurred in a time of growing debate on the future of these cities, which had been experiencing constant tourism growth ( Loda et al, 2020 ), raising local and national governments' attention. In 2017, the four city councils agreed with the national Ministry of Culture and Tourism to share good practices addressing and managing overtourism.…”

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Reimagining urban destinations: Adaptive and transformative city brand attributes and values in the pandemic crisis

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Bellini

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Reimagining urban destinations: Adaptive and transformative city brand attributes and values in the pandemic crisis

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Bellini

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“…Under these conditions, the homogenization of the commercial fabric unveils one of the main elements of that evolution. For instance, Loda et al [51] analyzes the growth of food-related businesses in the city center of Florence to meet the demand of tourists.…”

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Tourism and Authenticity: Analyzing Retail Change in Lisbon City Center

Guimarães

2022

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Retail is one of the defining elements of urban spaces. The study of commerce is largely based on its evolution and how it relates with urban environments. Currently, with the advent of mass tourism, there has been an adjustment in the commercial fabric of the area’s most sought after by tourists. Among these latter areas, the historical centers of commerce stand out. The first objective of this research is to analyze the modern evolution of the commercial fabric of Lisbon by comparing the city center with the rest of the city. For this goal, I use a quantitative approach through the quotient location for specific retail typologies. The results show dissimilarities that are associated with the geographical location of retail, which vary according to the different retail typologies being analyzed. The second goal is based on the assumption that the mere analysis of the evolution of the retail typologies is limited in the context of tourist cities. Considering this matter, a qualitative method (photo analysis, conceptually supported by the concept of authenticity) is used. The results show the usefulness of the concept of authenticity to apprehend and discuss how retail is reacting to the tourism industry, thereby contributing to the transformation of the city center into a leisure and entertainment destination.

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“…For this reason, local communities should benefit from sharing their heritage with visitors [117]. Offering traditional products to tourists is an example of a cultural identity reference as food plays an important role in providing tourists with a rich and authentic experience [118,119]. For many authors, traditional products are tied to the territory or their protected origin [61][62][63]67,70].…”

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The Role of GI Products or Local Products in the Environment—Consumer Awareness and Preferences in Albania, Bulgaria and Poland

2021

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The main goal of this paper is to measure and compare the awareness and preferences of consumers in relation to local products in three countries: Albania, Bulgaria, and Poland. (1) Background: The analysis focused on consumer choices when presented with local products, specifically knowledge as to their environmentally friendly status. The study was evoked by the need to recognize and evaluate changes in consumer behavior as a result of the pandemic and the global challenges related to climate change and the widespread call for nature preservation. (2) Methods: An online survey was conducted with 300 respondents from Poland, 262 from Albania, and 250 from Bulgaria. Statistical analysis was applied. (3) Results: The study answered research questions about consumer readiness to pay a premium price and awareness about the impact of regional products on the environment and livelihood of rural communities. (4) Conclusions: The study proved that consumer perceptions and behavior are influenced by a variety of factors and driving forces in the three countries surveyed depending on socioeconomic characteristics and relevant policies. COVID-19 accelerated the demand for products derived from nature-friendly production systems. Products with geographical indication (GI products) are a better choice from the perspective of sustainable consumption.

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History to eat. The foodification of the historic centre of Florence

Cited by 38 publications

References 33 publications

Reimagining urban destinations: Adaptive and transformative city brand attributes and values in the pandemic crisis

Reimagining urban destinations: Adaptive and transformative city brand attributes and values in the pandemic crisis

Tourism and Authenticity: Analyzing Retail Change in Lisbon City Center

The Role of GI Products or Local Products in the Environment—Consumer Awareness and Preferences in Albania, Bulgaria and Poland

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