Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate the development elasticities of religious assets namely, the relationship between the stock of religious assets (religious buildings like mosques, mescits, turbehs, etc.) and economic development. Design/methodology/approach – Development...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the link between mortgage financing and economic development for African countries, as there is a gap in the literature regarding this topic. The development of mortgage markets is important for the overall development of a country....

Europe today represents one of the world's fastest developing market‐places for both goods and services. Rapid changes in the business, political and regulatory environments are placing considerable stress on companies in Europe, whether national or international in their orientation. For many...

The tremendous economic changes occurring in Korea have created trends of high quality products, mass consumption, an emergence of the younger generation, and competition among firms. This competition also includes foreign firms in the Korean distribution system. To respond to these diversifying...

Purpose – The purpose of this editorial is to introduce the special issue on creative cities and cultural spaces, as offering new perspectives for tourism. Design/methodology/approach – The paper identifies some key concerns that cities currently face and introduces the articles in the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of the creative city, the factors conditioning creativity in cities and how they stimulate urban innovation and local development. Furthermore, by way of examples, the paper aims to illustrate two emblematic case studies and the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the relationship between culture and tourism, and the urban re‐development process in Istanbul. Design/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on the case of Istanbul and reviews the city's goal of being a financial, tourism, culture and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the process by which Istanbul is transforming into a world city, examining the impact of the recent growth of cultural activities in the city. Design/methodology/approach – The study focuses on the cultural and creative aspects of Istanbul,...