Being awarded the title European City of Culture" can have major effects on the future of a city. This book aims at analyzing the impacts of a cultural year on local tourism, using the example of Graz, European City of Culture in 2003. First, the reader is given essential information on the idea, history and selection process of European Cities of Culture. Subsequently, the City of Culture 2003 is presented in detail: The application process, budget, organization, objectives, infrastructural investments and the program. With the help of statistical analyses of visitor numbers in Graz, Styria,...