Measuring the relationship between tourism and walkability? Walk Score and English tourist attractions

• Published in: Journal of sustainable tourism Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 223 - 240
• Main Authors: Hall, C. Michael, Ram, Yael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Clevedon Routledge 01.02.2019; Multilingual Matters Ltd
• Subjects: Accessibility; Active transport; Algorithms; built environment; Residential density; Tourism; Tourist attractions; Transport; Turismvetenskap; Urban areas; Urban environments; visitor attractions; Walk Score; walkability; Walking

Walking is an important part of the tourist experience and a significant element of sustainable mobility. Although the concept of walkability has substantial health, social, economic and environmental dimensions for permanent residents, little attention has been given to the concept of walkability f...