What do the most habitual tourists of a mass seaside destination share with the hosts who welcome them? As concerns for environmental, social, and economic sustainability grow, the song reveals the melancholy and sense of loyalty that both visitors and hosts might feel.
Resources on this topic
- Giovanardi, M., Lucarelli, A., & Decosta, P. L. E. (2014). Co-performing tourism places: The “Pink Night” festival. Annals of Tourism Research, 44, 102-115.
- Battilani, P. (2015) Dal turismo di massa al turismo relazionale: la Riviera romagnola Enciclopedia Treccani.
- Rabbiosi C. & Giovanardi, M. (2017) Rediscovering the “Urban” in Two Italian Tourist Coastal Cities. In Bellini, N.. and Pasquinelli, C. (Eds.) Tourism in the City. Springer International Publishing, pp. 247-258.
Credits
Music & lyrics by Massimo Giovanardi
Massimo Giovanardi: vocals, guitar, beatboxing
Mauro Mussoni: double bass