Does the Living Space Prevent Destination Development? The Bavarian Town of Eichstaett as a Space of Possibilities

Abstract

The development of tourism can be considered from a tourist and a local perspective. The tourism space functions both as a tourism destination and a living space for local residents. Methods of atmospheric design can contribute to consider the guest’s view which can bring dynamism into the development of places and locations. This is seen as an interesting option for the Bavarian small town of Eichstaett in Germany, whose challenges and opportunities in tourism development are the focus of this contribution. Small towns have the potential to achieve tourism visibility and to increase the quality of life of the local population through a stronger engagement with the atmospheric design of their space.

Citation

Pechlaner, H., Zacher, D., Gavriljuk, E. and Eckert, C. (2019), "Does the Living Space Prevent Destination Development? The Bavarian Town of Eichstaett as a Space of Possibilities", Volgger, M. and Pfister, D. (Ed.) Atmospheric Turn in Culture and Tourism: Place, Design and Process Impacts on Customer Behaviour, Marketing and Branding (Advances in Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, Vol. 16), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 209-222. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1871-317320190000016021