Community's Attitude Towards the Development of Cultural and Heritage Tourism

Abstract

Tourism, heritage, and culture are widely recognized as significant catalysts for economic development in various regions across the globe. Their significant contribution to fostering a thorough understanding of their rich diversity greatly enhances regional cultures. Cultural tourism is an inherent aspect of cultural heritage. Tourism possesses the capacity to generate substantial revenue for the purpose of environmental conservation while also bestowing economic significance on cultural heritage. Culture and heritage encompass various aspects such as values, beliefs, art, monuments, constructions, and other elements, which collectively serve as a manifestation of a nation's identity and integrity. The proposed chapter will discuss the emergence of cultural and heritage tourism, the cultural and heritage tourism development of six regional commissions by UNWTO, the Challenges and issues of the cultural and heritage tourism development, and the future trends of cultural and heritage tourism.