El turismo residencial no existe. Revisión de un concepto y crítica de su función ideológica

Abstract

This paper presents a contribution to the discussion about the ideological exploitation of tourism which has been made to promote the real estate business interests. For this purpose, the origins and evolution of the expression «residential tourism» in the academic debate are reviewed. Then a reflection on the appropriation and redefinition of the concept by the so-called «cement bourgeoisie» is offered. The findings challenge the limits and the validity of the expression as a useful tool for research in tourism, especially considering the politicisation to which this term has been exposed.