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Hoy es un buen día para que pensemos en la Dehesa de Tablada como la gran Infraestructura Verde Europea que debe llegar a ser. Este magnífico reportaje de Canal Sur, ahora subtitulado en inglés, puede ayudarnos a divulgar internacionalmente la oportunidad de que dispone Sevilla, ahora en peligro por la especulación urbanística.

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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝟭𝟮,𝟱% 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 📊 In 2024 the City of Amsterdam will charge 12,5% tourist tax on top of the accommodation fare. Coming from 7% (plus EUR 3 p.p.p.n) for hotels or 10% for short-term rental, it��s a significant hike. For me, it sparks a crucial debate: to what extent should tourists pay for the privilege of experiencing a city? With a tax sum of €105 for a 3-night stay for two (4-star hotel, average price online), significantly higher than in Paris, Barcelona, Rome, and Berlin, Amsterdam's city council is clear: visitors should contribute proportionally to their consumption of the city's resources. 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲💰❤️ This policy isn't just about raising funds; it's a deliberate move to have tourists financially acknowledge the strain they put on the city and its infrastructure. While others may view Amsterdam's approach as steep, it could also be interpreted as a responsible fiscal strategy, ensuring visitors invest in the city's upkeep and sustainability. On the other hand, the hospitality branch may argue it puts significant pressure on its business and outprices Amsterdam as a top destination. But is that the case? 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 (𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲) 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?💲 As Amsterdam paves the way with this policy, one must wonder whether its European peers are missing out here. The moderate fixed rates of Paris (€48.75), Barcelona (€26.70), Rome (€45.00), and Berlin’s 5% (€25.50) could be seen as a bargain, but at what cost to the city's long-term viability? Are these cities still welcoming tourists at too much of an expense of their own urban health? Amsterdam's example challenges its counterparts to reconsider their strategies. Perhaps it's time for these cities to ask if a higher, more dynamic tourist tax could be a fair trade-off for preserving the quality and character that draws visitors in the first place. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 In conclusion, Amsterdam's stance is a provocation to the status quo, positioning tourist taxes not just as a revenue path but as a contribution to the city's legacy. It beckons other capitals to reflect: Is it time to follow Amsterdam's lead and require tourists to pay their fair share for the urban experience they enjoy? Any thoughts?

New work published: Agility in Cultural Heritage Management—Advancing Competence Within Uncertainty as a Sustainable and Resilient Adaptation to Processes of Dynamic Change Fantastic joint production together with my brilliant young colleague Sebastian Daniel: The intense changes in our modern society and the associated challenges are constantly increasing, not least due to the meta-crisis of climate change. Yet our approach to cultural heritage is still strongly influenced by the narrative of preservation. The article aims to find solutions within the interplay of preservation and change. Based on the psychological impact on society resulting from the current challenges, it is argued that cultural heritage experts need competencies in dealing with uncertainty and tolerance of ambiguity in order to provide security of action. The article applies insights from multiple disciplines to urban environment studies and advocates for a systemic understanding of cultural heritage as a prerequisite for sustainable and resilient adaptation to current challenges. It also contributes to a body of knowledge on what skills cultural heritage professionals need to be competent and confident in their daily work. The case study provides some valuable examples from Regensburg of Germany by taking an integrated and holistic approach that views the city as a multi-layered system in cultural heritage management. Gustavo Araoz Christer Gustafsson Roland Bernecker Bénédicte Selfslagh Miguel Rivas Plácido González Martínez Wolfgang Börner Fergus Maclaren Zachary M. Jones Marco Acri Nils Scheffler Gabriel Victor Caballero Claus-Peter Echter Cristina Garzillo-Leemhuis PhD, MBA Vasileios Latinos Constanze Fuhrmann Graham Bell UK Susan Macdonald Cecilie Smith-Christensen Eugene Jo Nicola Halder-Hass Manal Ginzarly #heritage #sitemanagement #unesco #worldheritage #icomos #skills #coaching #agility #climatechange Matthias RIPP, Sebastian DANIEL. Agility in Cultural Heritage Management—Advancing Competence Within Uncertainty as a Sustainable and Resilient Adaptation to Processes of Dynamic Change. Landsc. Archit. Front., 2023, 11(3): 120‒131 https://lnkd.in/d_T_xBhy