The role of the state in the touristification of Lisbon

• Published in: Cities Vol. 137; p. 104275
• Main Authors: Estevens, Ana, Cocola-Gant, Agustín, López-Gay, Antonio, Pavel, Fabiana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2023
• Subjects: Gentrification; Hotels; Neoliberalism; Redevelopment; Short-term rentals; Southern Europe; Tourism; Tourism; Hotels; Gentrification; Short-term rentals; Southern Europe; Neoliberalism; Redevelopment

The explanation regarding the recent touristification of cities has significantly focused on the ability of platforms such as Airbnb to offer millions of tourist beds in areas that were not planned for tourism use. Exploring Lisbon, we offer instead a political economic explanation where touristific...