Cultural Tourism Destination Research Articles

Cultural Tourism in the Kashmir Valley: A Comprehensive Analysis of Economic Impact and Strategic Development

This research paper explores the rise of cultural tourism in the Kashmir Valley, focusing on its economic impact, strategic implications, and global significance. Cultural tourism, which fosters cross- cultural understanding, plays a vital role in economic development. The Kashmir Valley, with its diverse cultural offerings, has become a thriving cultural tourism destination, contributing significantly to the region's GDP and prompting conservation efforts. The study addresses gaps in existing literature, offering insights for policymakers and local businesses. Through a literature review, it emphasizes the global significance of cultural tourism and its specific economic implications in Kashmir. The objective is to evaluate various aspects of cultural tourism in the region, employing a descriptive methodology with both secondary and primary data. The results highlight the popularity of natural attractions, emphasizing the need for improved transportation. Economic development is identified as a significant benefit, with private sector involvement crucial. Respondents believe cultural tourism can preserve the region's heritage. Among domestic tourists, historical site visits are popular, indicating a keen interest in exploring the valley's historical heritage.

Does tourism experience matter in cultural tourism destinations? Predicting future tourist behavior

Cultural tourism, as a niche market in the service-intensive tourism industry, has distinctive characteristics, experiences, and different individual consequences. The primary objective of this study is to explore the underlying substantial dimension of cultural tourism experiences in predicting tourists’ behaviors to stimulate electronic word-of-mouth (e-WoM) and shaping the cultural destination image. A quantitative approach was conducted with PLS-SEM to analyze data for tourists visiting the culture tourism village at Gorontalo, in Indonesia. The bootstrapping procedure is used to test the mediation effect, with direct and indirect effects analyzed. The results indicate that among the various components of the cultural tourism experience, relaxation and learning about the local culture are particularly significant in generating tourist e-wom behavior. The study also acknowledges the crucial role of e-WoM in cultural tourism as a mediator among relaxation, learn local culture, and destination image. Ultimately, these findings emphasize the importance of cultural tourism in showcasing experiences that provide relaxation and new knowledge originating from destinations. This research contributes to an enhanced understanding of the diverse impact of the cultural tourism experience dimension and its consequences for tourist behavior.

Segmentation based on attitude: a cultural tourist dichotomy

ABSTRACT A segmented approach is more effective in cultural tourism destination marketing. This article segments cultural tourists based on attitude and analyses their differences. The study sample consists of 200 tourists visiting Goa. Factor analysis for dimension reduction and further cluster analysis using factor scores were performed to create the segments, and a T-test was used to analyse segmental differences. A two-cluster solution was formed using the factor scores. The attitude towards cultural tourism was shown to vary significantly amongst clusters. Both segments were culturally conscious, but only one was found to be culturally sensitive. The culturally sensitive segment must be promoted at culturally and environmentally sensitive destinations to help protect heritage sites and contribute to restoring cultural tourism attractions.

Bricolage or breakthrough? Entrepreneurial responses to tourism development in a regional tourism destination

The Evolutionary Economic Geography (EEG) framework contributes to the study of tourism destination evolution by focusing on the various circumstances and events through which tourism destinations develop over long periods of time. Our research objective is to investigate how players in tourism destinations shape development pathways when they face stagnant or lock‐in situations. Applying the concepts of path dependence and path creation, we explain how path shaping mechanisms such as bricolage (the process of combining available resources to create innovative outcomes) and breakthrough (a process where actors attempt to generate dramatic outcomes to deviate from existing pathways) occur using two destinations in the two regencies of the Toraja region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, as a case study. Understanding cultural tourism destination pathways requires frameworks capable of interrogating ethno‐political structures and histories and assessing how they influence developmental pathways that generate regional transformations. Our investigation indicates: strong path dependence in tourism, due to cultural, political, and economic conditions, inhibits breakthrough development; that the strength of path dependence at a regional level strongly influences the path shaping processes at the firm level; and that a breakthrough developmental process in tourism does not exclude bricolage.

Exploring the Path of Sustainable Cultural Tourism under the Context of Rural Revitalization: Taking Yantianzi, Hong Kong as an Example

Village-based cultural tourism represents a pivotal avenue for cultivating a sustainable economy in Hong Kong. This project focuses on Yantianzi Village in Hong Kong as a cultural tourism destination, with parents and children constituting a substantial potential consumer group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six parents planning to visit Hong Kong with their children. Employing rootedness theory, this study conducted a secondary analysis of the interviews, identifying eight categories organized into three main categories. Addressing the research questions, the primary focus centered on the rational development of local tourism resources while integrating environmental conservation. Additionally, the study revealed the potential of parent-child tours in harnessing educational opportunities to support ongoing rural revitalization efforts. Consequently, by amalgamating educational elements with conventional tourism activities like sightseeing and cultural immersion, a culturally-oriented tourism program emerged, aligning economic development with ecological conservation to foster sustainable economic growth for Hong Kong's villages.

Distribution Patterns and Spatial Relationships in the Perspective of Tourism Destination Typology

Gianyar Regency, as one of Bali’s leading tourist regions, continues to develop tourism destinations in support of the regional tourism development plan and vision of “Realizing High-Quality, Competitive, Sustainable, and Prosperous Cultural Tourism.” The development of Gianyar Regency’s tourism potential requires an understanding of the spatial relationships based on the typology and distribution patterns of tourism destinations. This research aimed to reveal the typology of tourism destinations in Gianyar Regency, determine the distribution patterns of tourism destinations in Gianyar Regency, and assess spatial relationships in Gianyar Regency based on the typology and distribution patterns of tourism destinations. The research method employed in this study is qualitative descriptive, Near Neighbour Analysis (NNA), and Linkage system analysis. The typology of tourism destinations in Gianyar Regency includes cultural tourism, marine tourism, and natural reserve tourism. The distribution pattern of cultural and marine tourism destinations is clustered, while natural reserve tourism exhibits a random distribution pattern. Overall, tourism destinations in Gianyar Regency have a clustered distribution pattern. Spatial relationships in Gianyar Regency, based on the typology and distribution patterns of tourism destinations, are visually characterized by linear elements such as roads, corridor elements like buildings and trees, and side elements consisting of variations in tourism typology. The collective spatial relationships found in Gianyar Regency fall into an open-ended group form. The policy implications of this research suggest the need for improvements in tourism infrastructure and the development of spatial relationships to enhance the tourist experience, supporting sustainable tourism development in Gianyar Regency

Development In Setu Babakan Tourism Village As A Betawi Icon In Modern Times

This study aims to explore the potential possessed by Setu Babakan Tourism Village in maintaining and developing Betawi Cultural identity in the modern era. Setu Babakan Village is known as one of the leading cultural tourism destinations in Jakarta, which promotes art, music, dance, culinary, and typical Betawi traditions. In the context of globalization and technological development, this study aims to analyze how Setu Babakan Village utilizes its cultural potential to maintain its status as an icon of Betawi Culture. We discussed the efforts of local communities and government support, as well as the challenges faced in safeguarding cultural heritage and promoting it to present and future generations. This research provides insight into the importance of preserving local culture amid the ongoing flow of modernization and globalization. The foundation of this research concept uses the A5 concept (Attractions, Accessibility, Accommodation, Activities, Amenities). The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive. Techniques for determining informants use purposive techniques in data collection using interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. The results of the study show that the development of tourism in Setu Babakan Tourism Village is optimal. However, there are still things that can be improved from each of these components.

KÜLTÜREL TURIZMIN DOKUSUNU ORTAYA ÇIKARMAK: İSTANBUL'DA TURISTLER VE DENEYIMLER, MEMNUNIYET VE ETKILEŞIM ARASINDAKI BAĞLANTIYI İNCELEMEK

This study introduces a novel approach to cultural tourism in Istanbul by quantifying satisfaction and engagement as measurable values. The complex dynamics of cultural tourism in Istanbul is examined, with a specific focus on the interplay between tourist experiences, satisfaction levels, and the extent of engagement with the city’s cultural offerings. Employing a quantitative research design, the investigation surveys tourists in Istanbul and employs rigorous statistical analyses to derive meaningful findings. Drawing insights from a sample of 230 respondents, the research presents the findings based on different aspects of cultural tourism, including tourist experiences, satisfaction, and engagement. Departing from traditional qualitative assessments, our research employs regression analyses to systematically explore the relationships between tourist experiences and these quantifiable dimensions. This innovative model offers a structured perspective on the impact of tourist experiences, providing unique insights into the intricate dynamics that shape cultural tourism in Istanbul. This methodological novelty advances the empirical understanding of cultural tourism and establishes a robust foundation for future research endeavors. The character of Istanbul as a cultural tourist destination is intricately shaped by the nuanced interactions between tourists and the city’s tourism infrastructure. These interactions, characterized by a symbiotic relationship, meet travelers’ expectations, and frequently surpass them, laying the foundation for a heightened sense of happiness. Satisfaction, a pivotal component of cultural tourism, is intricately linked to the authenticity of experiences. Istanbul’s open infrastructure and unwavering commitment to preserving cultural heritage contribute significantly to the happiness and satisfaction of its visitors. Moreover, the dynamic facet of cultural tourism, termed engagement, transforms visitors into active participants in the cultural narrative. Engaged visitors seek deeper connections, fostering an upward spiral of satisfaction and positive experiences. The implications of these findings presented in the results obtained carry substantial weight for stakeholders in Istanbul’s cultural tourism landscape, offering valuable insights that can inform strategic decisions and contribute to the sustainable development of cultural tourism in the city. Keywords: cultural tourism, tourist satisfaction, Istanbul.

The Role of Digital Marketing as a Resilience Factor in Cultural Heritage Tourism: A Conceptual Paper

This paper aims to investigate the effects of online destination brand experience, destination brand authenticity, and ethical digital destination marketing on the behavioural intentions of cultural heritage tourism destinations. In this study, a sample of 315 respondents will be collected among the tourists at cultural heritage destinations in Malacca and Penang, Malaysia. The types and sources of data in this investigation will be based on quantitative data, which is primary data obtained through questionnaires. The sampling technique was a purposive sampling technique. The data collection method used in this research is allocating an opinion poll online using Google Forms. The findings of this research will be beneficial for tourism marketers in forming a strategy to attract travellers and enhance the destination’s brand image.

Innovative Cultural Tourism in the Perspective of Cultural Ecology in the Context of Big Data: Theory, Strategy, Practice

Abstract Taking cultural ecology as the carrier of tourism resources, it fully embodies the significance of the synergistic development of cultural tourism ecology for the innovation of the cultural tourism model. The article establishes a cultural tourism ecological synergy model by integrating cultural ecology and cultural tourism under the guidance of the theory of the life cycle of tourist places and industrial innovation. Taking the nine provinces of the Yellow River as the research object, its cultural tourism data are collected and pre-processed, cultural tourism keywords are extracted by the TextRank algorithm, and the LDA model is established to obtain cultural tourism themes. The Skip-gram model was combined with the GCN network to establish a cultural tourism emotional image perception model, and the Moran index and nearest-neighbor index were introduced to analyze the spatial structure and regional evolution of cultural tourism attractions. The keywords of cultural tourism are mainly embodied in ecology and culture, which all appear more than 1,000 times, and the percentage of tourists’ most concerned cultural tourism themes is 22.15%, and most of the nearest neighbor indices of the spatial structure of the attractions at different levels are less than 1, which is cohesive. The Moran index of tourists’ footprints in 2022 is 0.106, the footprint coverage rate is 0.26 percentage points higher than that in 2012, and tourists’ positive emotional evaluation of cultural tourism destinations reaches 80%. Based on cultural ecology, realizing the synergistic development of cultural tourism and ecology is the way to innovate cultural tourism.

Konstruksi Bangunan dan Ragam Hias pada Arsitektur di Kraton Yogyakarta: Kajian Eksploratif

The Yogyakarta Palace complex as a trace of traditional Javanese architecture is now used as a cultural tourism destination, with at least seven buildings that are open to the public. Unfortunately, there are still not many documented studies discussing these buildings, especially related to architectural construction and art detailing. From this, the author conducted an explorative study with the intention of making it easier for ordinary people and academics to recognize and understand traditional buildings in the Yogyakarta Palace complex. The method used by the author is field survey, photographing and sketching existing architectural elements (construction and decoration), scanning, and data processing with literature study.

Bir kültürel miras turizmi destinasyonunun yaşam döngüsü: Boğazkale Örneği

The life course of the destination is critical in sustainable tourism which includes many dimensions. The life course of destinations, which begins with the exploration phase, continues towards the decline process for various reasons. Continuing the life course of the destination, postponing the decline phase, or rejuvenating a destination that is in the decline phase depends on determining the stage of tourism development of the destinations and what kind of development course they follow. This study aims to determine the applicability of Boğazkale, where is essential destination for cultural heritage tourism for Butler's (1980) Tourism Area’s Life Cycle model and on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List and the Memory of the World List. Single-case study design was used, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to determine which life stage Boğazkale destination was within the scope of Butler's (1980) TALC model. Exploratory and explanatory case analysis was used for the findings. As a result, it has been determined that Boğazkale's destination is in the “decline stage.”

The Performance of Wayang Orang Sriwedari Surakarta: A Cultural Preservation

Indonesia is home to a rich cultural heritage, one of which is the art of Wayang Orang in Solo. However, currently, it is facing economic challenges and requires ongoing efforts for preservation. This study investigates the performance of Wayang Orang Sriwedari (WOS) as cultural preservation for tourism in Solo. It is descriptive qualitative. The analysis showed that Surakarta (City of Solo) is a cultural tourism destination with a diverse range of cultures. WOS is one of Solo’s traditional performances. With the tourism slogan “Solo the Spirit of Java”, Surakartais hoped to become a center for the preservation and development of Javanese culture. The art of WOS still survives and holds regular performances during the development of modern art. July 10, 2022, became an important moment for the WOS community for its 112th anniversary. For more than a century, Javanese art and culture associations were able to survive and defend themselves, both in form, content, and management pattern. This art has philosophical, artistic, and moral values and entertainment. WOS is an alternative tourist attraction that can be enjoyed by domestic and foreign tourists. In the development of tourism, some steps for revitalization and preservation by the Surakarta City Government. Hopefully, the beauty and charm of the Sriwedari people’s wayang will continue to shine, enlighten hearts, and preserve Indonesia’s cultural heritage for generations to come.

Peran Dinas Kebudayaan Dan Pariwisata Kota Tanjungpinang Dalam Ajang Anugerah Desa Wisata Indonesia (ADWI) Studi Kasus: Pulau Penyengat Kota Tanjungpinang

Penyengat Island is included in the cultural tourism destinations in Tanjungpinang City, which is located in Tanjungpinang District, Riau Islands Province. There is a very strong religious tourism on Penyengat Island, one of which is pilgrimage tourism. Penyengat Island also has heritage buildings from the Riau Lingga Kingdom, Malay arts, gurindam 12, and customs that are still strong in their authenticity. The aim of this research is to look at the role, challenges and follow-up of the Tanjungpinang City Culture and Tourism Department in winning Penyengat Island at the "ADWI" Indonesian Tourism Village Award event. This research uses qualitative descriptive research. From the results of this research, it was found that the role carried out by the Disbudpar is to include it by registering Penyengat Island in the "JADESTA" Tourism Village Network application, the challenge is to apply a tourism conscious spirit to the people of Penyengat Island and digital marketing is a follow-up carried out by the Disbudpar in promoting Penyengat Island through the media social and determined through the Decree of the Mayor of Tanjungpinang Number 126 of 2023 concerning the Designation of Penyengat Island as a Tourist Village in Tanjungpinang City.

Sustainable Tourism: Cultural and Historical Tourism Destination, Bulang District, Batam City

Batam City is one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia, side by side with Jakarta and Bali. Various tourist destinations are available in Batam City such as shopping tourism, sports tourism, marine tourism, MICE tourism, culinary tourism, religious tourism. As an area that was once the center of civilization in the past, Bulang District is one of the administrative areas of Batam City which still maintains the original cultural identity of Batam City. The various cultures and history have the potential to be developed as a tourist destination. However, currently these various potentials have not been utilized optimally. This study used a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Researchers try to get a picture of the actual conditions in the field and explain it in the form of a description. Retrieval of informants using purposive sampling. The data analysis used is Miles and Huberman's interactive model. The results of the study show that Bulang District has the potential to be developed as a cultural and historical tourism destination. There is a lot of cultural and historical heritage, both Tangible Culture and Intangible Culture. The Jogi Dance from the Basri Beach Studio represents the original culture of Batam City. In addition, there are also historical relics such as the Old Forest of Pulau Buluh, Happy Shop, Jami Nurul Iman Mosque, Samudera Bhakti Temple, Temenggung Abdul Jamal Funeral Complex, Temenggung Abdul Jamal's legacy weapons such as Pauh Janggih Washing Feet, Spears, Swords, Keris, Sundang, Talam and Plates. Aspects of supporting tourism, 1) Road accessibility and communication are well available, 2) Additional facilities are minimal, 3) Additional services are limited. So it needs sustainable planning and development so that the existing potential can be utilized optimally. In addition, synergy is needed between the government and various parties.

POTENSI URBAN HERITAGE DALAM MENDUKUNG PENGEMBANGAN DESTINASI WISATA BUDAYA DI KAWASAN ISLAMIC CENTER TULANG BAWANG BARAT

West Tulang Bawang Regency has 13 tourist destinations as stated in Regional Regulation Number 38 of 2016, 11 of which are cultural tourism, one of which is the West Tulang Bawang Islamic Center which is located in the Panaragan Jaya urban area which is the region's leading tourist attraction. Because it is a cultural tourism destination that has very strong cultural elements and is located in an urban area, it has great potential to be used as an Urban Heritage. This research aims to examine the potential of Urban Heritage in supporting the development of cultural tourism destinations in the Tulang Bawang Barat Islamic Center area. The method used is a combination with the squential exploratory model. The researcher develops the results of one method with other methods, with the first order using qualitative methods and the next method using quantitative. The results of this research are that the West Tulang Bawang Islamic Center Area has high potential as an Urban Heritage as seen from the 11 variables that have been determined, this potential supports the development of cultural tourism destinations in the West Tulang Bawang Islamic Center Area which is seen using the 4A Tourism components (Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities, and Ancillaries).

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AUTHENTICITY? THE INFLUENCE OF AUTHENTICITY OF CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM ON TOURISTS' INTENTION TO REVISIT

The revisit of tourists can effectively reduce the market cost of tourism destinations and maintain stable tourist sources, which is an important index to evaluate the development potential of tourism destinations and judge the stage of their life cycle. Taking cultural heritage tourism destinations as research sites, based on the ABC attitude model, this paper explores the influence mechanism of authenticity on revisit intention and the mediating effect of place attachment and the moderating effect of variety-seeking. The results show that the influencing factors and mechanism of revisit intention of tourists in cultural heritage destinations conform to ABC attitude model, which is a continuous process of cognition-affect-behavior sequence. Both objective and existential authenticity have significant positive effects on revisit intention. Place attachment plays a partial mediating role between objective authenticity, existential authenticity and revisit intention. Variety-seeking moderates the effect of objective authenticity on revisit intention. The lower the level of Variety-seeking, the stronger the positive relationship between objective authenticity and revisit intention.

Influence of Local Culture on Intention to Recommend through Destination Image

The main objective of this study is to explore how local culture affects recommendation intention among tourists who have visited Kebondalem Kidul Cultural Tourism Village, with destination image acting as a mediating factor. This research utilizes a quantitative and descriptive-analytical approach, using a 5-point Likert scale for measurement. Non-probability sampling, specifically convenience sampling, was used to collect primary data. The sample consisted of 200 tourist respondents who had visited the Kebondalem Kidul Cultural Tourism Village. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 3.2.9 was used as the analysis tool. The findings of this study indicate that local culture directly influences tourists' recommendation intention and destination image when visiting Kebondalem Kidul Cultural Tourism Village. In addition, destination image is a partial mediating factor between local culture and recommendation intention for tourists in this cultural tourism destination. Destination image is the strongest predictor in influencing tourists' recommendation intention.

Ghintang Ghisi Dance of Bhaktapur: A Cultural Tourism Product

Bhaktapur is a world-renowned cultural tourism destination of Nepal that offers to tourists wonderful experience and encounter with tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Due to the high classes wonderful and alluring heritage every year large numbers of tourists have been paying their visit. From the cultural tourism perspective colorful jatras, heart-breathing music and dances are also recognized as the renowned sources of attraction. Bhaktapur has already established its fame as a destination of cultural capital that annually celebrates different festivals with performing music and dances on the special auspicious occasion. Rest of them, Ghintang Ghisi dance is also a renowned and an indigenous cultural identity and practice as well as an important tourism product of the destination. It is danced with holding sticks on the occasion of the Gaijatra festival in the month of Bhadra. Although this dance is still unexposed and explored as a significant cultural tourism product in the field of academia it is identified as its research gaps. It is needed to conduct research to recognize this dance as a prominent tourism product. Therefore, to address the research problems and gaps this paper has been prepared. It is based on primary and secondary data whereas qualitative approach, descriptive, analytical and exploratory research designs have been applied in this study. The required data and information have been collected during the field conducted in 2019 and 2022 by consulting with two key informants.

Low-carbon municipal solid waste management using bio-based solutions and community participation: The case study of cultural tourism destination in Nan, Thailand

Tourism expansion has led to increased municipal solid waste (MSW) generation, which can exacerbate environmental and societal problems if proper waste management systems are not implemented. The study develops a framework for implementing bio-based solutions (BbS) for MSW management in a cultural tourism destination, using the walking street in Nan, Thailand, as a case study. Four low-carbon waste management scenarios were assessed, including increasing recycling rates (RE), using food waste as animal feed (BbS1), using bagasse containers as a soil conditioner (BbS2), and substituting single-use plastics with bamboo products (BbS3). Results showed that the BbS1 scenario had the highest performance in greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, reducing 66.3 t CO2e/year, followed by BbS2, RE, and BbS3 scenarios, which reduce GHG by about 12.3, 11, and 1 t CO2e/year, respectively. However, the BbS2 scenario has an additional benefit in returning around 84 kg N/year to the soil. Implementing the combination of RE, BbS1, BbS2, and BbS3 reduced waste to landfills by about 25.5 t MSW/year and reduced GHG emissions by 90.3 t CO2e/year. Enhancing residual waste management is recommended, which can lead to mitigation of about 164.3 t CO2e/year, or 83 % GHG emissions reduction compared to the base case.