Changes in the role of heritage historic centres. The mutation of historic buildings into Tourism Accomodation.

Abstract

[Abstract] Cultural attractions in the tourism sector are becoming increasingly important in many countries. In recent years, historic centres have undergone an intense process of “touristification”, generating economic development and driving new urban dynamics that are rooted in the monumental wealth of cities. In this context, this chapter aims to determine the extent to which historic buildings are integrated into new urban processes and transformed into boutique hotels, in order to put the interest cultural tourists show in heritage to full benefit. To this end, we have analysed the case of the city of Palma (Mallorca-Spain), considering those characteristics common to this new type of accommodation, the protection of buildings, their location, degree of adaptation to their new function and the role that these establishments can play in the post-COVID future of tourism. Our findings highlight the possibility of bringing the buildings back into use and giving them a new life, although the expansion of boutique hotels influences destination dynamics, exert

[Resumen] En este capítulo se describe la trasnformación urbana de Palma de Mallorca a través de la conversión de edificios históricos en hoteles boutique. Se reflejan los resultados de la investigación sobre la gestión patrimonial de estos establecimientos, con especial atención a su difusión. This chapter describes the urban transformation of Palma de Mallorca through the conversion of historic buildings into boutique hotels. It reflects the results of the research on the heritage management of these establishments, with special attention to their dissemination.