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City tourism: national capital perspectives.
City tourism: national capital perspectives.

Editors(s): Maitland, R. Ritchie, B.

2009 CABI (H ISBN 9781845935467)

This book examines tourism in a wide range of capital cities from around the world. The book consists of 20 chapters presented in six parts. Part II focuses on issues concerning the imaging and branding of national capital cities covered by four... More

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Introduction: national capitals and city tourism.
Introduction: national capitals and city tourism.
Chapter: 1 (Page no: 1)

Authors(s): Maitland, R.

2009 CABI

This chapter reviews city tourism and links it to the particular qualities of national capitals. It summarizes and synthesizes the most important forces driving growth and change in urban tourism. They are considered from three perspectives.... More

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City tourism: national capital perspectives.
City tourism: national capital perspectives.
Chapter: 2 (Page no: 14)

Authors(s): Maitland, R. Ritchie, B. W.

2009 CABI

This chapter outlines an approach that acknowledges the diversity and richness of the cities and their tourism roles, and also examines them systematically and analytically. It first reviews the different ways in which national capital cities can... More

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The capital city as a
The capital city as a 'product' brand under the nation's corporate umbrella.
Chapter: 3 (Page no: 27)

Authors(s): Skinner, H.

2009 CABI

This chapter explores the key issues of identity, representation and branding within the context of defining and conceptualizing what is a very complex subject area. Further complexity also stems from the creation of large supranational entities... More

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Images of Canberra: destination marketing and the Capital City of Australia.
Images of Canberra: destination marketing and the Capital City of Australia.
Chapter: 4 (Page no: 37)

Authors(s): White, L.

2009 CABI

This chapter examines visual representations of Canberra, Australia's national capital, and examines numerous signs and symbols surrounding the national capital and its marketing in 2008 and 2009. The key organizations involved in marketing... More

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Migrating capitals: diverging images of tradition and modernity in Japanese urban tourism.
Migrating capitals: diverging images of tradition and modernity in Japanese urban tourism.
Chapter: 5 (Page no: 50)

Authors(s): Eades, J. Cooper, M.

2009 CABI

This chapter discusses the issues associated with the changing (or migrating) role of capitals in Japan. It highlights the main functions of capital cities and the way these are distributed in Japan. Each capital city is distinctive, both with... More

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Branding and positioning an African Capital City: the case of Tshwane in South Africa.
Branding and positioning an African Capital City: the case of Tshwane in South Africa.
Chapter: 6 (Page no: 62)

Authors(s): Heath, E. Kruger, E.

2009 CABI

This chapter outlines issues on Pretoria, now known as Tshwane, the capital of South Africa. It considers the question of the nature of capital city status in the branding and positioning of a capital city. Using a case study approach, it details... More

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Inside the triangle: images of a capital.
Inside the triangle: images of a capital.
Chapter: 7 (Page no: 77)

Authors(s): Hayllar, B. Edwards, D. Griffin, T. Dickson, T.

2009 CABI

This chapter discusses the tourist experience in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, with particular emphasis on the parliamentary precinct. This precinct possesses both political and touristic significance, as it encompasses a set of... More

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Seeing the sites: perceptions of London.
Seeing the sites: perceptions of London.
Chapter: 8 (Page no: 94)

Authors(s): Stevenson, N. Inskip, C.

2009 CABI

This chapter investigates the photographic images and texts provided by students in London. Using semiotics, it uses images to illustrate the connections and experiences of the city from individual respondents. The chapter describes the... More

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Changing visitor perceptions of a Capital City: the case of Wellington, New Zealand.
Changing visitor perceptions of a Capital City: the case of Wellington, New Zealand.
Chapter: 9 (Page no: 110)

Authors(s): Alonso, A. D. Liu Yi

2009 CABI

This chapter examines visitor perceptions of the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington. The chapter examines the destination image among visitors travelling to and departing from the capital city. The results suggest that overseas visitors... More

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The relationship between capital city monumentality and tourism in Valletta.
The relationship between capital city monumentality and tourism in Valletta.
Chapter: 10 (Page no: 125)

Authors(s): Smith, A.

2009 CABI

This chapter examines the relationship between capital city monumentality and tourism in Valetta, Malta. Although the monumentality of capital cities is recognized as conducive to tourism, it raises concerns over the 'liveability' for residents in... More

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Brussels: a multilayered capital city.
Brussels: a multilayered capital city.
Chapter: 11 (Page no: 142)

Authors(s): Jansen-Verbeke, M. Govers, R.

2009 CABI

This chapter discusses the multi-layered nature of Brussels as a capital city. It notes the complexity of the city (with no fewer than five capital city functions including that of the Belgian nation and the EU). It outlines the missed... More

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Putting the capital
Putting the capital 'C' into Cardiff's identity as a conference tourism destination.
Chapter: 12 (Page no: 159)

Authors(s): Haven-Tang, C. Jones, E.

2009 CABI

This chapter outlines the development of conference tourism in Wales and suggests that the main competition is seen as coming not from other capitals, but regional cities such as Manchester and Bournemouth. It is concluded that Cardiff... More

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International business tourism: the case of Dublin.
International business tourism: the case of Dublin.
Chapter: 13 (Page no: 172)

Authors(s): Skinner, H. Byrne, P.

2009 CABI

This chapter outlines the development and marketing of international business tourism in Dublin, Ireland. It notes the unique cultural heritage and history, afforded in part by Dublin's capital city status, provides a unique feature for increasing... More

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School excursion management in national capital cities.
School excursion management in national capital cities.
Chapter: 14 (Page no: 185)

Authors(s): Ritchie, B. W.

2009 CABI

This chapter outlines the size and nature of the school excursion market in three political national capital cities before examining a number of school-excursion management issues that attraction and destination managers need to consider in such... More

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Twenty-three districts in search of a city: Budapest - the capitaless capital?
Twenty-three districts in search of a city: Budapest - the capitaless capital?
Chapter: 15 (Page no: 201)

Authors(s): Smith, M. Puczkó, L. Rátz, T.

2009 CABI

This chapter discusses the development of post-socialist Budapest, Hungary. The complex administrative structures and the fragmented nature of capital city development are noted. These issues make it difficult for visitors to access attractions... More

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Reinvented national capital city: the case of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Reinvented national capital city: the case of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Chapter: 16 (Page no: 214)

Authors(s): Jolliffe, L. E. E. Huong Thanh Bui

2009 CABI

This chapter discusses the national identity dimensions in six selected museums as a starting point before examining how Hanoi, Vietnam, has reinvented itself. Hanoi is able, through the museums, to combine old and new elements of the national... More

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Resurrecting phoenicia: tourist landscapes and national identity in the heart of the Lebanese capital.
Resurrecting phoenicia: tourist landscapes and national identity in the heart of the Lebanese capital.
Chapter: 17 (Page no: 225)

Authors(s): Masri, G.

2009 CABI

This chapter examines the rebuilding of Beirut, cap ital of Lebanon, with a specific focus on the development of heritage tourism. The chapter notes that although tourism has been central to the transformation of the city and assisting with... More

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Diversifying the tourism product in Brussels: European capital and multicultural city.
Diversifying the tourism product in Brussels: European capital and multicultural city.
Chapter: 18 (Page no: 239)

Authors(s): Diekmann, A. Maulet, G.

2009 CABI

This chapter explores the recent development and promotion of the EU and African quarters or precincts in Brussels for tourism. It notes a number of issues and problems associated with their potential development, including a lack of involvement... More

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Modern tourist development and the complexities of cross-border identities within a planned capital region.
Modern tourist development and the complexities of cross-border identities within a planned capital region.
Chapter: 19 (Page no: 253)

Authors(s): Chiasson, G. Andrew, C.

2009 CABI

This chapter discusses the complexities surrounding the development of the National Capital Region of Ottawa-Gatineau in Canada. This chapter provides a fascinating overview of challenges and issues in developing and implementing cross-border... More

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Conclusions and future directions for national capital tourism.
Conclusions and future directions for national capital tourism.
Chapter: 20 (Page no: 264)

Authors(s): Maitland, R. Ritchie, B. W.

2009 CABI

This chapter discusses the commonalities and contrasts between the previous chapters, and presents and discusses the key aspects related to the book themes, outlined earlier. It concludes with a discussion of future research directions and... More

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