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June 27, 2026Sociological Research Online

Algorithmic Counter-Narratives on Naples’ Touristification

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GPGabriella PunzianoSASuania AcampaFPFederica Palmieri

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Overview

This article examines how counter-narratives challenge dominant tourist narratives in Naples, suggesting new perspectives on urban tourism.

Key Points

  • The article aims to explore how algorithms influence narratives about touristification in Naples.
  • Conducted a content analysis of posts on TikTok and Instagram related to Naples.
  • Investigated how algorithmic logic shapes urban discourse visibility and legitimacy.
  • Analyzed the dynamics of digital resistance against dominant tourism narratives.
  • Identified that celebratory narratives of tourism dominate digital platforms, marginalizing dissenting voices.
  • Revealed that activists use sophisticated strategies to reclaim visibility in algorithmic spaces.
  • Highlighted epistemic asymmetries in platform infrastructures affecting narrative legitimacy.

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Punziano et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f68cdaea7db3c1953fcb6https://doi.org/10.1177/13607804261454061
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