City Tourism Urban Change Walking Tour

I am writing to briefly explain the requirements of my upcoming university assignment so we can work on it clearly and efficiently.

The assessment is a Patchwork Assessment for a module on City Tourism and Urban Change. The final submission must be between 3,000 and 3,500 words and is made up of three separate patches plus a final conclusion and personal reflection.

I have chosen Paris as the case study city for the walking tour.

Structure and requirements:

Patch 1 (8001000 words)

This is a theoretical and academic section. It should:

Discuss key issues and trends in city tourism and urban studies (e.g. tourist experiences, visitor management, socio-cultural and economic changes in cities).

Be based on academic literature and course-related themes.

Be critical and analytical, not descriptive.

This patch should not focus on Paris yet.

Patch 2 (8001000 words)

This section introduces the case study:

Focus on Paris, selecting one area or two adjacent areas for a walking tour.

Provide cultural, social, and economic context of the chosen area(s).

Explain why the area is attractive for leisure and tourism.

Discuss problems or opportunities (e.g. overtourism, regeneration, gentrification) that the walking tour aims to address.

Patch 3 (8001000 words)

This patch designs the walking tour:

Define and justify the target audience using academic literature.

Describe the walking tour format (guided or self-guided, use o