Bad Bunny's San Juan Residency: Redefining Concert Tourism Ethically

The article discusses the modern phenomenon of concert tourism through the unique lens of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny's recent residency in San Juan. Instead of traditional tours, Bad Bunny invited his fans to come to him, offering an intimate and immersive experience in his hometown.

This new approach to concerts combined a vacation with a concert, allowing fans to experience the artist's identity and cultural roots firsthand. However, hosting the shows in San Juan raised complex issues related to tourism, gentrification, and economic inequalities in Puerto Rico.

The residency, while injecting millions into the local economy, also highlighted the challenges and nuances of balancing economic benefits with cultural preservation and social impact.