Outlining triple bottom line contexts in urban tourism regeneration

This viewpoint offers perspective on pressing issues concerning urban tourism planning, policy and development. This paper outlines how different approaches and contexts of urban tourism regeneration, planning and development are considered in relation to the triple bottom line. Triple bottom line approaches are widely recognized by scholars, teachers, planners and businesses in the area of tourism when planning for sustainable tourism futures. While notions of people, profit and planet are important to conceptually outline, it is important to reflect on the recent literature and examples that emphasise contexts of sustainability. It must be noted that sustainability is often regarded as a term that looks at the environment and financial growth. Increasingly, researchers are focusing on social impacts seeking to address opportunities such as new enterprises, volunteering, education and training, in addition to restored place and community pride. This viewpoint attempts to present perspectives and encourage directions to further consider in urban tourism research, with an emphasis on sustainability and regeneration. •This viewpoint offers perspective on pressing issues concerning urban tourism planning, policy and development•This paper outlines how different approaches and contexts of urban tourism regeneration, planning and development are considered in relation to the triple bottom line•Triple bottom line approaches are widely recognized by scholars, teachers, planners and businesses in the area of tourism when planning for sustainable tourism futures•While notions of people, profit and planet are important to conceptually outline, it is important to reflect on the recent literature and examples that emphasise such contexts•It must be noted that the concept of sustainability is often regarded as a term to look at the environment and financial growth. Increasingly, researchers are focusing on social impacts seek to address opportunities concerning new enterprises, volunteering, education, and training in addition to restored place/community pride•This viewpoint attempts to present perspectives and encourage directions to further consider in urban tourism research, concerning sustainability and regeneration.