A unique chance to explore different aspects of place, heritage,
and tourism For many nations around the world, cultural tourism is
not only a major industry but also a support for national identity
and a means for preserving heritage. Cultural Tourism: Global and
Local Perspectives brings together in one volume interdisciplinary
explorations of cultural tourism from leading international
authorities in different locations around the world. Experts from
the Cultural Tourism Research Group of the Association for Tourism
and Leisure Education (ATLAS) discuss major issues that have
emerged from the ATLAS research program over the past decade.
Students and practitioners can examine important global and local
issues such as authenticity, 'placelessness', the changing
relationships between local communities and tourists, the changing
meaning of religious heritage, festivals, and special events.
Cultural Tourism presents a unique view of global and local
cultural tourism issues in four main sections. The first part is a
collection of discussions on the tensions caused by globalization,
with an emphasis on the issue of authenticity. The second part
focuses on cultural tourism demand, with examinations on the
motivations and behavior of cultural tourists in various
destinations. The third section spotlights the relationship between
tourists, residents, and local culture. The final part examines
ways cultural events can develop tourism. 72 figures and tables
make complex information easy to access and understand. Topics in
Cultural Tourism include: interpretation of 'authentic' culture
growth of 'township tourism' the success or failure of
community-based tourism projects impact of globalization on
distinctiveness of place analysis of tourism development based on
new cultural attractions and ethnic diversity basic steps needed to
establish, manage, and market cultural routes case study of
Castilla y Leon in Spaintrying to find ways to effectively compete
with coastal areas new types of cultural attractions, such as
'ecomuseums' religious tourism heritage as a tool for formal and
informal learning 'festivalization' and much more! Using research
and studies from places around the world like Brazil, the United
Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, and the Netherlands,
Cultural Tourism: Global and Local Perspectives provides a valuable
window on the current state of cultural tourism and makes
informative reading for practitioners, researchers, educators, and
students.
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