ABSTRACT
The aim of this chapter is to develop an understanding of sustainable destination development with respect to metropolitan cities that in recent years have shown spontaneous tourist growth. From a methodological point of view, this chapter addresses the issue of sustainable destination development with respect to metropolitan cities, particularly by examining the case of Naples (Italy). The strength of the investigation lies in the analysis of a city that has witnessed a spontaneous tourist growth and therefore offers a different perspective from previous contributions on the topic of sustainable destination development.
