Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Urban Resilience, and Sustainable Development. Comparative Analysis of the Strategies of Athens and Rome

Cultural and heritage tourism serves as a catalyst for urban resilience and sustainable development, particularly in historic cities like Athens and Rome. This study demonstrates that such tourism can effectively contribute to overcoming challenges posed by tourist influxes, thereby fostering resilience and sustainability. The research employs a comparative methodology, analyzing the resilience strategies of Athens and Rome within the 100 Resilient Cities Network framework. By examining objectives, actions, and sub-actions, it reveals how these cities leverage cultural heritage tourism to enhance urban resilience. This finding underscores the potential of heritage tourism as a strategic resource for sustainable urban growth.

(Ed.). (2024). Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Urban Resilience, and Sustainable Development. Comparative Analysis of the Strategies of Athens and Rome. Journal of Sustainability Research, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.20900/jsr20240073