scholarly journals PLACEMAKING AS AN APPROACH TO FOSTER CULTURAL TOURISM IN HERITAGE SITES

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
HAITHAM SAMIR ◽  
SALWA SAMARGANDI ◽  
MOHAMMED F. M. MOHAMMED
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Heritage Sites

scholarly journals Examining Cross-Border Cultural Tourism as an Indicator of Territorial Integration across the Slovak–Hungarian Border

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7225
Author(s):  
Tamás Hardi ◽  
Marcell Kupi ◽  
Gyula Ocskay ◽  
Eszter Szemerédi
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Border Region ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Territorial Integration

There are numerous examples of cross-border regions in Europe, which are regions not properly demarcated by national borders. One of the main driving forces of the European Union is to turn the dividing borders into connecting borders by strengthening the cohesion between states and regions, thus, encouraging regions to remedy the existing ethnic and cultural fragmentation by increasing the intensity and number of cross-border contacts. Our research focuses on proving that, in symbolic places, such as the cross-border area of Komárom and Komárno, the cultural values, monuments, and heritage sites are the strongest attraction factors for nationality-based cultural tourism. To support our hypothesis, we conducted an empirical survey within the framework of the H2020 SPOT (Social and Innovative Platform on Cultural Tourism and its potential towards deepening Europeanisation) in the cross-border region of Komárom and Komárno. The evaluation concentrated on four aspects of cultural tourism: the nature of cultural tourism in the area, the resident and visitor perceptions of the cultural tourism offerings, opportunities to increase cross-border collaboration, and options to improve the cultural tourism offerings of the area. Our results show that, although there is a great potential in the cross-border tourist destination of Komárom–Komárno, the integration of the (once united) two towns is advancing very slowly, which can be witnessed in the weaknesses of tourism integration as well.

scholarly journals Evaluating How ‘Smart’ Brașov, Romania Can Be Virtually via a Mobile Application for Cultural Tourism

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 5324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arabela Briciu ◽  
Victor-Alexandru Briciu ◽  
Androniki Kavoura
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Intelligent Methods

Global urbanization brings the urge to identify the most intelligent methods to cope with the challenges arising in the modern society. Sustainable and smart cities are the new target for urban development; their representatives are being forced to identify and develop new strategies to increase their city’s performance and ensure that it endures over time. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) contributes to this purpose. Brașov is one of the cities in Romania for which the process of modernization started years ago, and it is currently developing as a smart city. This paper focuses on the development of the city in terms of cultural tourism solutions by presenting a case study on the use of virtual reality with a mobile application and its evaluation on cultural heritage sites. The original contribution of the paper is to describe and analyze the quality of the mobile application by using a proposed analysis grid to identify the main elements of this app. The main findings suggest that the application may bring authenticity of experience through the lens of heritage preservation for further user engagement and participation in real-time, while suggestions are made for future enhancement. Implications are discussed for a) destination managers, b) for developers to improve the general quality of the mobile application in terms of design and features and to implement changes in the near future, and c) for visitors who engage in real-time and co-create experiences.

scholarly journals The Impacts of Perceived Crowding, and Atmospherics on Visitor Satisfaction at Cultural Heritage Sites: A Comparison of Turkish and British Visitors to Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Doğuş Kılıçarslan ◽  
Meltem Caber
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Spatial Analyses ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Visitor Satisfaction ◽  
Cultural Importance ◽  
Visitor Experiences ◽  
Architectural Characteristics

Cultural heritage sites impress the visitors by their ‘worth-to-see’ architectural characteristics and historical or cultural importance. Visitor experiences at cultural areas are also influenced by site atmospherics, and crowd, that form visitors’ overall satisfaction with the site. This study aims to examine the relationships amongst visitors’ crowding, and atmospherics perceptions, and overall satisfactions in a cultural tourism area. With this purpose, a survey was conducted at one of the most popular heritage sites of Turkey; Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Data collected from 261 Turkish and 236 British visitors, who have seen the interior and exterior parts of the Palace. By factor analysis, atmospherics is found to have two dimensions, namely; service and spatial. Analyses results exhibit that both atmospherics dimensions positively affect visitor satisfaction, although perceived crowding has a negative impact or both nationalities. Findings of this study indicate that cultural heritage sites are the areas where domestic and foreign visitors may have similar kinds of perceptions and evaluations.  

scholarly journals Cultural Tourism and Community Engagement: Insight from Montenegro

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-178
Author(s):  
Ilija Moric ◽  
Sanja Pekovic ◽  
Jovana Janinovic ◽  
Đurđica Perovic ◽  
Michaela Griesbeck
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Management Issues

Abstract Background: Cultural tourism in Montenegro is growing, mostly due to the integral growth and development of tourism products. However, an in-depth insight into the relationship between cultural tourism and community engagement is missing. Objectives: The paper aims to examine the relationship between cultural tourism development and community engagement in Montenegro. Methods/Approach: Using the extensive literature, available secondary data, and an analysis of relevant policies, the paper explores new possibilities for diversifying tourism offer at heritage sites, by engaging volunteers, enhancing understanding of the socio-historical background, promoting the usage of digital tools, partnering with relevant stakeholders, introducing innovative funding tools and schemes. Results: Several management issues associated with heritage tourism and community participation are acknowledged. Conclusions: Key findings indicate the need for a systemic, dynamic, and innovative framework for sustainable and highly impactful heritage tourism in Montenegro, which policymakers, heritage ventures, and other stakeholders might use to strengthen community engagement and development at the heritage sites.

scholarly journals Heritage Walks as a Tool for Promoting Sustainable Historical Tourism

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-51
Author(s):  
Joby Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
History Teachers ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
The Past ◽  
Historical Resources ◽  
Historical Sites ◽  
Recreation Resources

Historical sites have always been popular attractions for both domestic and international tourists. Most of the tourists who visit the countries other than their own are often interested in the historical importance of the place. The cultural heritage of an area is expressed in its historical resources. Many tourist destinations are devoted to history. The preservation of history, the quality and management of museums are of most importance for successful tourism. Heritage monuments are important tourist attraction in cultural tourism. Heritage sites are products or, perhaps, constructions of history; they owe distinctiveness to the past. That distinctiveness remains recognizable but is often presented in new ways. The Cultural expressions of these monuments constitute potential learning and recreation resources. These resources, coupled with heritage, contribute to the richness of any landscape, which can attract innumerable tourists looking for the "cultural experience Cultural tourism is perhaps the fastest growing sector of the industry today and thus its potential is yet to be fully tapped. This article looks at the new and upcoming area of heritage walks as a component of sustainable urban cultural tourism. It highlights the growing area of heritage tourism and its relevance in context of India. It also explains the concept of heritage walks and its various versions in different cities of the world. Historical resources when presented properly will not only educate tourists but also the local community and helps in conserving it for future generations. They will help the younger generations to appreciate the past and also encourage the study of history. It also shows how walks could be used as field trips to educate students about the subject. The study included opinions from students of different disciplines, history teachers and corporate in order to gauge their potential interest in heritage walks. The findings suggest that heritage walks can be harnessed to give a different perspective of history to the discerning traveler and the local community while giving a boost to sustainable tourism practices in the area.

scholarly journals POPULARIZATION OF OBJECTS OF THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AS A FACTOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETHNOCULTURAL TOURISM OF THE COUNTRY

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (4 supplement) ◽  
pp. 1450-1460
Author(s):  
Baurzhan ALDYBAYEV ◽  
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Anastassiya GUBARENKО ◽  
Tatyana IMANGULOVA ◽  
Saltanat USSUBALIYEVA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Natural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Tourist Flows ◽  
World Cultural Heritage ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Historical Heritage

This article is devoted to the research of world cultural heritage sites in the territory of Kazakhstan, their influence on tourist flows, and the formation of new routes in the direction of ethnocultural tourism. In the article, the authors analyze the phenomenon of ethnocultural tourism development as a way of knowing the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of the country. In the course of research activities, a survey was conducted, priority objects for the development of ethno-cultural tourism in the Southern region of the Republic of Kazakhstan were identified. The result of the study was the development of a technological map of the route "Turkestan - echo of centuries", which will significantly affect the popularization of UNESCO's cultural and natural heritage, as well as the quality of excursion services along this route, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the formation of tourist flows of domestic and inbound tourism in Kazakhstan, and will also allow to prepare new directions within the framework of ethno-cultural tourism.

scholarly journals LOCAL PERSPECTIVES OVER CULTURAL TOURISM TO HERITAGE SITES. THE CASE STUDY OF ORADEA FORTRESS (ROMANIA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 1470-1479
Author(s):  
Cezar MORAR ◽  
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Vasile GRAMA ◽  
Marius I. STUPARIU ◽  
Gyula NAGY ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Historical Significance ◽  
Development Context ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Integrative Planning ◽  
The City ◽  
Local Perspectives

The Fortress of Oradea is one the most representative in Transylvania, which strongly influenced the socio-economic development of the city, in the same time turning the settlement into a cultural and multiethnic center, with impacts on the architecture of the city. The main aim of the paper is to explain the importance of the cultural, historical, architectural values of the fortress from a local perspective. The questionnaire sampling method was used in the present study, further interpreting the questionnaire, the results underlining the historical significance and authenticity were generated. These issues generate functions, justifies the dominating role in the urban texture of Oradea, requiring in the same time integrative planning and special policy measures for the heritage protection, in an overall sustainable development context.

scholarly journals Sustainable Tourism and Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Reham Kamel El-Khadrawy ◽  
Amr Abdalla Attia ◽  
Marwa Khalifa ◽  
Rowaida Rashed
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Heritage Sites

Cultural Tourism offers a strong motivation to preserve the elements of cultural heritage in tourist destinations. It helps to preserve cultural elements as important tourist attractions. Cultural tourism’s notion is unlimited to visiting monumental attractions only, but it has also become an interactive experience with the social fabric of the community through attending exhibitions, festivals and events, and the purchase of traditional local products. Thus, the human capital factor in tourism is linked to the quality of tourism products. With the growth of international tourism, the importance of sustainable tourism development has emerged to protect natural, cultural, and human resources, in addition to achieving economic development. As non-sustainable tourism development has led to the deterioration of tourism resources. This research paper examines if cultural tourism contributes to decrease tourism seasonality and achieve sustainable tourism development in cultural heritage sites. A case study of Aswan was selected. Aswan has unique and important elements of cultural heritage (Tangible and Intangible), but it still faces many problems like tourism seasonality, besides its tourism is still weak compared with other cities that have the same tourism potential. Based on a literature review and analytical study of global examples that achieved sustainability in cultural heritage sites, a field study of Aswan was conducted to evaluate the current status of cultural tourism, besides illustrating the challenges of achieving sustainability. The major result that has emerged from the study is paying attention to cultural tourism is the possible solution to the challenges that Aswan tourism faces. Finally, the paper concluded that investment in human capital creates opportunities for cultural tourism which in return resolves one of tourism’s major challenges: seasonality.

scholarly journals Historic Sports Architecture in the COVID-19 Pandemic Time (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Anna Ostrowska-Tryzno ◽  
Anna Pawlikowska-Piechotka
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Ancient Greek ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Time Restrictions ◽  
World Heritage List ◽  
Tourism Sector

In Europe, for more than three millennia, the development of individual disciplines has been accompanied by the evolution of sports facilities. It covers the period from the Ancient Olympic Games to modern sports architecture. The sports architecture heritage, as a magnet for cultural tourism, is evident. Millions of tourists visiting the famous sites are the proof how important these places are for our identity and tradition of European civilization. The most important historic sports facilities are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List: ancient Greek and Roman amphithe-atres, thermal baths, antique arenas. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the tourism sector hard. It is essential to reformulate present rules of the historic sports facilities visits and to consider the future directions of cultural tourism re-development at the UNESCO Heritage Sites. Recently there has been a revival of interests in sports heritage and many tourists want to explore famous landmarks of the past. Despite the pandemic time restrictions, it is also possible at present. However, new actions and policies are required to meet sanitary requirements and recommenda-tions, and rebuild consumer confidence.

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