August 7, 2025Journal of Global History

Catalanising the Costa Brava: Local interests, global tourism, and the nationalist power of authenticity in the late twentieth century

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MFMax FerrerKing's College London

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This research reveals how authenticity in Catalonia's tourism shapes national identity and global perceptions, highlighting tourism's role in nationalism and globalisation.

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Catalonia's tourist image has evolved significantly since the 1950s, reflecting local and global influences.
Authenticity claims in Catalan tourism have become crucial marketing strategies to distinguish the region in a competitive market.
The study traces how Catalanisation created an international perception of the region as culturally different from Spain.
This work underscores the persistent relevance of the nation-state in global politics through tourism and nationalism.

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Max Ferrer (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689522189f4f1c896c429e00 https://doi.org/10.1017/s1740022824000147

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This research reveals how authenticity in Catalonia's tourism shapes national identity and global perceptions, highlighting tourism's role in nationalism and globalisation.

Catalanising the Costa Brava: Local interests, global tourism, and the nationalist power of authenticity in the late twentieth century

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Catalanising the Costa Brava: Local interests, global tourism, and the nationalist power of authenticity in the late twentieth century

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