10/12/2023 0 Comments From slum tourism to slum tourists: township resident mobilities in south africa![]() Findings Emerging examples of creative tourism in townships with an emphasis on creative participatory experiences, creative spaces and creative cultural events are identified. Current examples and potential for future development are interrogated, and areas for further research are outlined. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory investigation identifies emerging examples of creative forms of tourism in two case study townships: Soweto in Johannesburg and Langa in Cape Town. It is argued that creative tourism has a vital potential role in reshaping slum tourism in a responsible manner. One challenge is to reconfigure extant forms of slum tourism into more sustainable alternatives that emphasise combatting poverty through generating economic opportunities and upgrading slum spaces. ![]() ![]() The developmental potential of slum tourism is contested. Purpose This purpose of this paper is to explore creative forms of tourism in South African townships.
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