Title

Creative Industries and Urban Tourism: South African Perspectives.

Authors

Rogerson, Christian M.

Abstract

The article discusses the emergence of creative industries in Johannesburg, South Africa, and its significance to the city's tourism and economic development. The craft sector takes part of the increasing number of new business enterprises. Moreover, the Economic Development Unit has officially recognized the role of creative industries towards the city's progress.

Subjects

JOHANNESBURG (South Africa); SOUTH Africa; ECONOMIC development; URBAN tourism; ART & industry; NEW business enterprises

Publication

Urban Forum, 2006, Vol 17, Issue 2, p149

ISSN

1015-3802

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1007/s12132-006-0003-x