ABSTRACT

Networked technical infrastructure systems are regarded as Critical Infrastructures due to the essential role they fulfil for the functioning of cities. Moreover, they are essential for the development of tourism. As a result of the yearly growth of the tourism sector, several cities are affected by the negatively perceived impacts of tourism, recently labelled as overtourism. The pressure on networked technical infrastructures caused by increasing tourist numbers turns out to be one of the effects of overtourism. Especially cruise tourism has to be addressed in this context due to its temporal and spatial concentration. This article points out that the temporal and spatial concentration of cruise tourism leads to congestions and overcrowding of the transportation infrastructure, which affects the quality of local life and the authenticity of the tourist experience. It will be argued that the criticality of the transportation infrastructure is essential for its ability to create spaces for authentic experiences. Thereby, this article is set to link infrastructure and tourism research and to contribute to a better understanding of the effects of overtourism.

摘要

联网技术基础设施系统被视为关键基础设施，因为它们在城市运作中起着至关重要的作用。此外，它们对于发展旅游业至关重要。由于旅游业的逐年增长，一些城市受到旅游业负面影响的影响，最近被贴上了旅游过度的标签。越来越多的游客对网络技术基础设施造成压力，这是过度旅游的影响之一。特别是在这种情况下，由于其时间和空间集中性，必须解决邮轮旅游的问题。本文指出，邮轮旅游的时空集中导致交通基础设施的拥挤和拥挤，这会影响当地生活的质量和游客体验的真实性。有人认为，运输基础设施的关键性对于其创造真实体验空间的能力至关重要。因此，本文旨在将基础设施与旅游研究联系起来，并有助于更好地理解过度旅游的影响。