Purpose The purpose of this editorial is to introduce the special issue on creative cities and cultural spaces, as offering new perspectives for tourism. Design/methodology/approach The paper identifies some key concerns that cities currently face and introduces the articles in the special issue, remarking on the novel ideas and concepts provided in these papers. Findings Creative tactics may provide an alternative to cultural regeneration strategies, and increase the capability of cities to distinguish themselves from other competing places. Originality/value The paper identifies key concepts that are further discussed in the articles included in this special issue on “creative cities and cultural spaces: new perspectives for tourism”.
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