The authors of this book use regulation theory to bring theoretical focus and analytic clarity to the study of urban tourism.* Provides a unifying analytic framework for the study of urban tourism.* Brings urban tourism into focus as an important political, economic and cultural phenomenon.* Presents original essays written by established scholars, including studies of Venice, Mexico, Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and Australiaa s Gold Coast.