Inclusive tourism in the city: how urban tourism can benefit marginalised and vulnerable communities

Multi-disciplinary research-informing workshop, funded through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Diliman to engage with tourism from a social and economic inclusion perspective in the context of the contemporary city. Involved engagement with this theme from multiple perspectives including gender, economic, employment, human rights, urban planning, architecture, law and anthropology.

Looks at how tourism can contribute to the well-being of the most marginalized members of the city community.

Key outcome has been the preparation of a significant bid to the British Academy under GCRF.

Value of award: £31,000 FEC