Cultural Heritage Tourism Development Research Articles

TODIM-GRA based multiple-attribute group decision-making technique for risk assessment of intangible cultural heritage tourism development under interval-valued pythagorean fuzzy circumstances

Intangible cultural heritage can be said to be an important component of tourism resources. With the rapid development of society in today’s era, tourism development and intangible cultural heritage protection have gradually attracted attention from Chinese society, and in recent years, it has attracted high attention from relevant departments of the Chinese government. Tourism development has a “dual” impact on the protection of intangible cultural heritage, with both positive and negative impacts. The risk assessment of intangible cultural heritage tourism development is a MAGDM problems. Recently, the TODIM and GRA technique has been employed to manage MAGDM issues. The interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy sets (IVPFSs) are employed as a tool for characterizing uncertain information during the risk assessment of intangible cultural heritage tourism development. In this paper, the interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy TODIM-GRA (IVPF-TODIM-GRA) technique is construct to manage the MAGDM under IVPFSs. Finally, a numerical case study for risk assessment of intangible cultural heritage tourism development is employed to validate the proposed technique.

Social capital and cultural heritage tourism development in former mining town, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Social capital and cultural heritage tourism development in former mining town, West Sumatra, Indonesia

The Perception of Cultural Authenticity, Destination Attachment, and Support for Cultural Heritage Tourism Development by Local People: The Moderator Role of Cultural Sustainability

This study was prepared to examine the effects of cultural authenticity perception by local people on destination attachment and intention to support cultural heritage tourism. The study also investigated the moderator role of cultural sustainability perception. It was conducted in Manavgat, one of the most popular touristic destinations in Turkey. According to the study results, a positive effect was detected between the perception of cultural authenticity, destination attachment, and the intention to support cultural heritage tourism. In addition, the results indicate the existence of a moderator role of cultural sustainability perception in the relationship between destination loyalty and intention to support cultural heritage tourism. As a consequence of the findings obtained, a number of theoretical and practical suggestions have been presented to sector representatives, destination management organizations, and academics working in the literature.

Implications of Planning and Management for the Development of Sustainable Cultural Heritage Tourism in Malaysia

This study investigates the development of cultural heritage tourism in Malaysia and its sustainability. It highlights the importance of meeting local community needs, satisfying tourist demands, and safeguarding natural and cultural resources for sustainable tourism development. The study employs questionnaires, surveys, and interviews to explore management issues and government involvement. Findings reveal shortcomings in definitions, management issues, and limited community involvement. The study calls for improved tourist services, promotion of diverse cultural elements, and proposes a Sustainable Cultural Heritage Tourism Framework. It contributes new knowledge and can guide future policy actions.

Environmental and ecological preservation-oriented tourism development of the intangible cultural heritage of Guangxi, Yunnan and Guizhou ethnic minorities

The intangible cultural heritage of ethnic minorities in Guangxi, Yunnan and Guizhou is born and grows essentially basing local environmental protection. Doubling efforts in protecting the ecological environment is the key to enabling the live transmission of such non-material cultural heritage. To better preserve the environment in places inhabited by ethnic minorities, this paper probed into and verified the live transmission tourism development of the intangible cultural heritage of ethnic minorities in Guangxi, Yunnan and Guizhou, in virtue of the evaluation system built applying the dimensionless method. The results suggested that tourism development has improved the ecological environment of ethnic minority villages. Digitally, the utilization rate of clean energy and resource exceeded 85% and 76.8%, while the vegetarian coverage and afforestation area reached 45% and 137.4 hectares respectively. That made level 5 the impact of the intangible cultural heritage tourism development of ethnic minorities on the corresponding ecological environment, enabling joint development.

Perception in cultural heritage tourism: an analysis of tourists to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, China

ABSTRACT Based on two on-site questionnaire surveys in the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, this study identifies the constructs of tourists’ perception by exploratory factor analysis, and proposes a relationship model. Then the complex relationships are explored by structural equation modelling. The results suggest heritage attraction and cultural experience positively affect tourists’ attitude towards heritage protection, while cultural experience, service facilities and market conditions positively affect tourists’ preference of tourism development. More importantly, tourists’ attitude towards heritage protection positively affects preference of tourism development, and they affect satisfaction positively. This study offers suggestions for rationally optimizing management and promoting cultural heritage tourism development.

Revitalization and Development of Cultural Heritage Tourism in Gresik Old City

Together with old cities in Southeast Asia, Gresik is a city visited by many world traders in the 15th century. Some of the old cities have been transformed into tourist areas, while those in Gresik have not yet been realized. This study aims to analyze the government's efforts to revitalize cultural heritage and its use as a tourist attraction in the old town of Gresik. This study uses a qualitative method with a critical descriptive approach with interpretive analysis. Research data were obtained from government archives, library sources in the form of books and scientific articles, interviews with stakeholders in the Gresik old town area. After the data is collected, the research is continued with the process of data analysis using a qualitative interpretive analysis approach. The results of this study can be concluded that activities related to preservation, revitalization and utilization of cultural heritage in the old city of Gresik have not been maximized. This can be seen from the efforts to identify and determine cultural heritage that have not been completed; spatial planning of cities in historical areas still leaves many differences of opinion; and regulations regarding tourism planning in the old city of Gresik do not yet exist. The solution that can be done is to involve the community who owns ancient buildings from data collection to tourism management, so that the tourism that is developed can be sustainable.

Serial mediation: Destination image and perceived value in the relationship between perceived authenticity and behavioural intentions

The aim of study is to determine whether destination image and perceived value have a serial mediating role in the relationship between perceived authenticity and behavioural intentions such as repurchase intention and recommendation in a cultural heritage destination. In this study, the convenience sampling method was used. Results are based on sample were collected through a questionnaire of 443 visitors. Findings demonstrated that both perceived value what refers trade-off between perceived benefits and perceived costs and destination image act as a mediator for the influence of perceived authenticity on behavioural intentions. Furthermore, as simultaneously in a serial model, destination image mediates the relationship between perceived authenticity and perceived value, perceived value mediates the relationship between destination image and behavioural intentions. Study's findings extend the tourism literature by casting light on previously unexamined aspects of repurchase intention and recommendation that contributes to the perceived authenticity of tourists and advancing the sustainable development of cultural heritage tourism.

ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ОБ'ЄКТІВ КУЛЬТУРНОЇ СПАДЩИНИ У РОЗВИТКУ МІЖНАРОДНОГО ТУРИЗМУ

The article examines the essence of the concept of heritage, the importance of its preservation for future generations. The purpose, goals and approaches of heritage management were studied. After analyzing the existing organizational solutions, plans and projects for the development of cultural heritage objects in international tourism, it was determined that the effective development of international tourism is based on cultural heritage, it`s necessary to use not only traditional objects like monuments of history and culture, but also other elements of heritage like folk culture, traditions and crafts, language and literature, musical and artistic culture, historical urban environment, rural development and settlement system, ethno-cultural environment, natural environment by integrating them into the tourist product. Thus, careful planning of cultural heritage tourism contributes to sustainable regional development. It`s imperative to find the right way to deal with the issues and challenges that arise in the management and promotion of cultural heritage tourism, and once it will lead to a model of cultural heritage tourism development that will contribute gerring significant prospects for the overall tourism business in the region. National and international tourism was and keep remaining one of the main means of cultural exchange, an opportunity to gain professional experience, not only of what has survived from the past, but also of the current life of other groups of people. It`s increasingly recognized as a positive force contributing to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Tourism can capture the economic characteristics of heritage and use it to preserve it through resource generation, education development and policy influence. It`s a key economic problem for many countries and regions and can be an important factor in development if managed successfully. Tourism has become a complex phenomenon in full development. It plays an important role in the economic, social, cultural, educational, scientific, ecological and aesthetic spheres. Managing to overcome the conflicts that may exist between the expectations and aspirations of visitors and host communities in order to enhance them, it has got both a challenge and an opportunity. Tourism benefits host communities and provides them with an important means and rationale to take responsibility for the preservation of their heritage. Participation and cooperation between representative host communities, tourism operators, private owners, policy makers, planners and program managers, as well as facility managers, are necessary to implement a sustainable tourism industry and help to protect heritage resources for future generations.

The Realistic Dilemma and Innovative Path of Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism Development in the Information Age

The Realistic Dilemma and Innovative Path of Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism Development in the Information Age

Cultural heritage tourism development strategy in Bogor Regency

Bogor Regency has a variety of cultural heritage, but this potential has not been optimized as a tourist attraction. The purpose of this study is to develop a cultural heritage-based tourism development strategy in Bogor Regency. The research was conducted in December 2020 – January 2021 with literature studies. The study locations focused on the 16 sub-districts that were selected the lowest Human Development Index score and designated as cultural tourism areas. The strategy for developing cultural heritage tourism is carried out by SWOT analysis. Bogor Regency has 29 cultural tourism attractions spread across 13 of the 16 study locations. The cultural heritage has a different story related to the Tarumanegara Kingdom, Prabu Siliwangi, Banten Kingdom, Ir. Soekarno, the Dutch and the Prehistoric Period. Based on the results SWOT analysis, the right strategy to be applied in the development of cultural tourism in Bogor Regency is the S-O strategy.

How Destination Social Responsibility Affects Tourist Citizenship Behavior at Cultural Heritage Sites? Mediating Roles of Destination Reputation and Destination Identification

Cultural heritage tourism, as a typical integration of culture and tourism, has attracted extensive attention in recent years. Although some scholars have already explored the influencing mechanism of tourists’ behavioral intention in cultural heritage destinations, there remains a lack of research on how the social responsibility of cultural heritage tourism destinations affects tourist citizenship behavior. Exploring the formation mechanism of tourist citizenship behavior at cultural heritage sites from the perspective of destination social responsibility, this study intends to provide a theoretical reference for realizing the high-quality development of cultural heritage tourism. In this study, a chain mediation model based on destination reputation and destination identification is constructed to clarify the influencing mechanism of destination social responsibility on tourist citizenship behavior. The structural equation model and bootstrapping methods are applied to conduct empirical tests on 573 valid samples who have experienced cultural heritage tourism. The results show that: (a) the social responsibility of cultural heritage destinations positively affects the tourist citizenship behavior; (b) the destination reputation plays a mediating role between destination social responsibility and tourist advocacy behavior; (c) the destination identification plays a mediating role between destination social responsibility and tourist feedback behavior and tourist advocacy behavior; (d) the destination reputation and destination identification jointly play a chain mediation role between destination social responsibility and tourist citizenship behavior. These research results not only clarify the internal mechanism between the social responsibility of cultural heritage sites and tourist citizenship behavior, but also presented certain significance for practically guiding the destination managers to promote the sustainable development of cultural heritage tourism.

Sustainable Development of Cultural-Heritage Tourism Planning with Issues and Challenges

In recent years, heritage tourism in India has grown exponentially, serving as both a major draw for tourists from abroad and an important marketing tool for drawing in more affluent tourists who have a particular fondness for the country's rich cultural history and art. International tourists, NRIs, and residents of other countries are all interested in heritage tourism as an alternate mode of travel. Indian ethnic diversity has resulted in a diverse range of local knowledge disciplines, from architecture to handicrafts to traditional dress to music and dance, all of which reflect the country's rich cultural past. In India, tourist managers, stakeholders, governments, cultural heritage managers, and the people who live there often disagree. To maximize the value of the cultural heritage tourist business in India and to maintain, conserve, and preserve its resources and assets, a system of management must be developed that takes into account all concerns and impediments. This study focuses on heritage and tourism in India and is the focus of this study, which aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state, concerns, and challenges facing the industry.

Marketing Cultural Tourism in a Developing Country Setting: The Case of Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Many potential destinations are rich in cultural resources. As cultural tourism becomes increasingly important for communities to showcase their cultural capital, it is vital to assess how cultural tourists can be better understood and serviced through planning and marketing to attract more international visitors. The marketing funnel process can help policymakers understand the critical components of tourists' visiting behavior. The process conceptualizes the process of how a consumer purchases a product or service from awareness through to purchase. We augment this marketing funnel process by also noting the importance of postconsumption evaluation: the likelihood to recommend. Cultural heritage tourism is an important feature of India's tourism. Murshidabad, a district of West Bengal, India, situated on the bank of Bhagirathi River, is 220 km away from the State capital, Kolkata. Murshidabad has a large number of cultural resources, both tangible and intangible. The study explores the cultural resources and their potential availability in Murshidabad. This will determine the scope of cultural heritage tourism development. This research assesses tourists' awareness, visitation, and likelihood to recommend cultural heritage resources in Murshidabad. It also assesses residents' perceptions towards cultural heritage tourism development as well as the community's participation level in cultural tourism development. This research uses a quantitative method to sample both tourists and the local community. The findings reveal strong support for cultural tourism development among the local community and high willingness to recommend many cultural attractions, although promotion and awareness of some attractions can be improved.

DU LỊCH DI SẢN VĂN HÓA CỦA NHẬT BẢN VÀ BÀI HỌC KINH NGHIỆM CHO VIỆT NAM

Right from the decades of the early twentieth century, the Japanese Government has focused on preserving traditional cultural heritage. Currently, in Japan, there are hundreds of ancient and historic areas that have become famous cultural tourist spots. Japan has turned cultural heritage tourism into a brand of this country's tourism industry and has achieved many successes. The article outlines and analyzes Japan's cultural heritage tourism development status and policy and lessons for Vietnam.

Cultural heritage tourism development in Panyu District, Guangzhou: community perspectives on pride and preservation, and concerns for the future

ABSTRACT This exploratory study observed local resident views on cultural heritage tourism (CHT) development in the Panyu District of Guangzhou, a setting synonymous with Lingnan cultural heritage sites. Using semi-structured interviews with Panyu residents between November 2018 and February 2019, it was reported that many were in support of CHT growth and believed that it had yielded positive social impacts despite an absence of formal community involvement in the genesis of CHT. The most cited benefits included a heightened sense of community pride and an increased awareness of the need to preserve Lingnan culture. However, whilst most residents exhibited supportive attitudes, others suggested that emergent negative impacts were now apparent, including increasing volumes of tourists and the ‘mobility paradox’ of traffic congestion they presented during ‘Golden Week’ holidays. Several participants suggested that these issues could eventually lead to local community opposition and a demand for engagement with local government authorities. Thus, this study underscores the importance of engaging local residents in situ due to rapid tourism growth and the implications of Golden Weeks on local communities that neighbour CHT sites. These findings will be of value to policymakers and other tourism stakeholders involved in developing and managing growing CHT attractions.

Sustainability of Cultural Heritage Tourism: A Study Based on Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka

Cultural heritage tourism is one of the fastest-growing forms of tourism. The cultural triangle in Sri Lanka has great potentiality to develop cultural heritage tourism as it consists of unique cultural and heritage attractions including five of the UNESCO world heritage sites. Enhancing Sustainability is the key factor for developing the cultural triangle as one of the sustainable cultural heritage tourism destinations. Through the research, focus to identify how to achieve sustainable cultural heritage tourism in the cultural triangle. The main objective of the study is to achieve destination sustainability and identifying the potentiality for cultural heritage tourism development in the cultural triangle. The research is conducted using the quantitative method and primary data use to test the four hypotheses and to identify the correlation. A structured questioner was given to the non-randomly selected 265 (N) international tourists to represent their perceptions. SPSS was used to analyze the data. The results reveal that the most visited attractions in the cultural triangle and the four hypotheses were accepted. As the major findings identified that stakeholder involvement, economic development, environmental conservation, tourist satisfaction are leads to achieve sustainable cultural heritage tourism development in the cultural triangle, Sri Lanka.

Testing the structural relationships of tourism authenticities

The main purpose of this study is to examine the structural relationships of authenticities in the cultural heritage tourism context. This paper deconstructs authenticity into objective, constructive, existential, and postmodern types, and proposes a relationship model for them. The results suggest that objective authenticity positively affects constructive authenticity and existential authenticity, constructive authenticity positively affects existential authenticity, and postmodern authenticity negatively moderates the relationships between objective authenticity and constructive authenticity, and between constructive authenticity and existential authenticity. The main conclusion is that each type of authenticity has limited explanatory power, and a combined application of the different types of authenticity is more conducive to the sustainable development of cultural heritage tourism. The key focus of this study is how to maintain a balance between the types of authenticity. Practical development, management and marketing implications are discussed. • Tests the relationships between the four types of tourism authenticity. • Objective authenticity positively affects constructive and existential authenticity. • Constructive authenticity has a positive effect on existential authenticity. • Postmodern authenticity acts as a negative moderator. • Maintaining a balance can promote the sustainable development of a heritage site.

Museums and Tourism: Reengineering The Role Of Museums In Malaysia’s Cultural Heritage Tourism

Since 2013, cultural heritage tourism has been identified as a new segment to be developed by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB). Today, the sector has undergone rapid growth and have a great impact on Malaysia’s tourism industry, as well as bring prospects for developing museum tourism in Malaysia. In this paper, to respond on the research scholarly interest in cultural management. The researcher discusses the roles of the museum to sustainable cultural heritage tourism growth with a special focus on challenges faces by Malaysia’s museum sector in developing museum tourism. Over the years, many researches have been done, and still researching by scholars on the need for cultural resource management placing focus on the role they take towards cultural economic development. The purpose of this research, among others, is to explore how museums in Malaysia could be more effectively utilized for museum tourism and to make suggestions for better utilization of the museum sector for cultural heritage tourism development. It is hoped that this paper will provide insights into an understanding of cultural heritage tourism in Malaysia with an emphasis on crisis and opportunity in developing museum tourism.

The Development of Cultural Heritage Tourism at Sangkhlaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand

The objectives of this study are 1. to study the cultural heritage tourism at Sangkhlaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province; 2. to study ethnic groups of people and conserve their cultural sustainability 3. to study the demand of tourists, who visit the area to increase number of quality tourists. Both quantitative and qualitative methods, which were questionnaires and interviews respectively, were applied in the process of conducting this research. According to the findings, cultural heritage tourist attractions that should be promoted are historical and temple tourism (x̄ = 4.10), while the rest were already in high level. The activities that served the need of tourists were visitation to ancient monuments, temple tourism and offering to Buddhist monks on the longest wooden bridge. The accessibility to tourist attractions (x̄ = 3.97), accommodation service (x̄ = 3.96) and the amenities (x̄ = 3.28) still require some improvements. The image of the tourism sites must also be improved (x̄ = 4.00), while the rest is in medium level. Lastly, the result acquired from the SWOT analysis and TOWS Matrix strategy indicated that there were 3 types of tourism that should be promoted: historical, cultural, and religious tourism. And to increase the number of tourists, all stake holders needed to cooperate to solve the problems of these 4 aspects: the image, the advertisement through digital media, facilities and cleanliness and sanitation management.