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Cultural Heritage Tourism

Submission deadline: 2024-06-30

Section Editors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Gartsiyanova

National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Interests: Hydrology; Hydrochemistry; Water Resources; River Water Quality; Water Conservation; Water and Tourism; Groundwater; Water Legislation; Management and Use of Water Resources

Dr. Prabha Ramseook-Munhurrun

School of Sustainable Development and Tourism, University of Technology, Mauritius

Interests: Tourism and Hospitality Marketing; Sustainable Tourism; Tourist Experience; Consumer Behaviour; Destination Well-Being and Quality-of-Life; Pro-environmental Behaviour

Dr. Svetlana Kondrateva

Institute of Economics, Karelian Research Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

Interests: Cross-Border Tourism; Borderland; Cross-Border Cooperation; International Tourism; Transboundary Tourism; Border Research; Tourism Development; Tourist Mobility; Travel Preferences; Tourist' Perceptions; Impact of Tourism on Local Development

Dr. Christina Koutra

College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates

Interests: Human Resources; Tourism

Dr. Ni Luh Putu Agustini Karta

Triatma Mulya University, Indonesia

Interests: Management, Marketing & Tourism

Dr. Satyajit Sinha

Kangsabati Agri Adventure Park, India

Interests: Crisis Management; Spatial and Social Aspects of Leisure; Recreation and Agri-tourism

Asst. Prof. Vincenzo Asero

Department of Political and Social Sciences (DPSS), University of Catania, Italy

Interests: Political Economy; Regional Economics and Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development

Prof. Aurobindo Ogra

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Interests: Urban Innovation and Transformation; Urban Policy; Smart Cities; Digital Transformation; Urban Analytics; eGovernance, eGovernment, Spatial Planning; Urban and Regional Planning; Urban Infrastructure; Urban Development; Urban Transport; Urban Management; Urban Finance; Tourism Planning and Development

Prof. Carlos Mario Amaya Molinar

Universidad de Colima, Mexico

Interests: Tourism; Destination Management; Consumer Behavior; Competitiveness

Dr. Juwon Choi

Department of Management and Marketing, North Dakota State University, United States

Interests: Food Tourism; Entrepreneurship; Destination Management; Business Ethics; Service Marketing

Dr. Marco Martins

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar and centro de Geociências (CGEO), Portugal

Interests: Archaeological Tourism

Prof. Paulo Carvalho

Department of Geography and Tourism, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Interests: Geography; Tourism; Heritage

Dr. Nataly Zatsepina

Faculty of International Tourism and Economics, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, Ukraine

Interests: Tourism; Communication; Social; Religious; Value Orientation

Dr. David Albarrán

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

Interests: Geography; Managing Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Historic Towns; Tourism Management and Planning

Section Collection Information

Dear Colleagues,

Tourism is a way to encourage and provide access to cultural heritage, but it also brings with it challenges related to overcrowding, cultural appropriation, and the loss of authenticity. Tourism means the balance between development and the protection of cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is a key element of the image and identity of regions and cities. Culture is highly valued by both residents and visitors. Cultural heritage plays a crucial role in achieving inclusive and sustainable development, and it can help revitalize cities and regions. Culture heritage tourism is where people travel to experience authentic activities, stories of people living centuries ago, past artifacts, food, clothing, and music.

There are many types of cultural heritage tourism: culinary tourism, food sovereignty, national and regional parks, eco-tourism, wildlife tourism, sports, games, and other athletic events; museums, libraries, and cultural centers; annual festivals; historic sites and commemorations; rivers, trails, and conservation areas; earth lodges; longhouses; clan houses; agritourists; performing arts; and storytelling. Cultural heritage tourism includes economic benefits: bringing new money into the economy, boosting businesses and tax revenues, creating new jobs, funding new businesses, events, and attractions, helping diversify the local economy, and supporting small businesses, including artists and local guides.

Every cultural tour has a purpose and motivation. The destinations can be associated with various types of cultural heritage, such as language, religion, festivals, customs, and architecture. Nowadays, generation Z is trying to transform tourism by demanding the co-creation of transformative experiences. Cultural heritage sites, as a key element of tourism destinations, should consider how to use mixed reality to enhance consumer experiences. According to some opinions, cultural heritage sites and tourism destinations require considerable modernization to create transformative experiences.

So, research articles, reviews and studies in this area of study are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Gartsiyanova

Section Editor

Keywords

Cultural Heritage Tourism; Authentic Activities; Stories of the People, Artifacts, Food, Clothing, Music, Festivals; Economic and Social Benefits; Local Economy; International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS); Mixed Reality

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