From conflict to coexistence: A tourism-oriented ecosystem framework for urban nightlife management

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Cities

Publication Date

2-1-2026

Abstract

This study examines the management of urban tourism destinations, introducing an innovative framework to address chrono-urbanistic issues related to night-time entertainment. Focusing on Budapest's party zone as a case example, it draws on data from tourism research conducted between 2010 and 2022 and incorporates strategic management principles. The paper presents the concept of a tourism-centric urban ecosystem, utilizing a modified ecosystem pie model to offer a new perspective for managing nightlife tourism in urban settings. It identifies cultural conflict zones arising from the differing use of urban space during day and night, and suggests that a tourism-focused ecosystem model can help resolve these tensions. This approach supports the restructuring of tourism governance at both citywide and local levels, addressing challenges such as unsustainable tourism and socio-cultural frictions while also unlocking potential for innovation and sectoral growth. The research underscores the crucial role of chrono-urbanism in fostering the long-term sustainability of cities characterized by round-the-clock tourism activity.

ISSN

0264-2751

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Volume

169

Disciplines

Business

Keywords

Budapest, Chrono-urbanism, Night-time entertainment, Ruin bar, Tourism ecosystem

Scopus ID

105020936108

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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