Capacity Building Through Heritage Tourism: An International Perspective

This book explores the valuable tangible and intangible benefits of heritage tourism development, presenting nine case studies from international authors. It demonstrates how tourism can help strengthen communities economically, socially, and culturally, and covers topics such as resource conservation, economic development, and community participation. The methodologies and proposed management strategies are valuable for policymakers, administrators, tourism promoters, researchers, and academicians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2021
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This comprehensive volume delves into the manifold and invaluable tangible and intangible benefits of the growth of heritage tourism. Widely recognized as a vital catalyst for fostering the development of rural and urban areas, this book showcases nine compelling case studies authored by international experts. These case studies, drawn from Spain, Portugal, Australia, Dubai, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and India, vividly illustrate how tourism development contributes to the economic, social, and overall well-being of communities.

The chapters in this book explore various management strategies and methods employed in rural and urban contexts, shedding light on key topics such as community-based tourism, community capacity building, and community participation in the development of heritage tourism. They also delve into the conservation of heritage resources and the promotion of destinations that offer opportunities for local communities to enhance their economies and social standards.

Among the key features of this book are the discussions on water conservation in urban landscapes as natural, cultural, and historic tourism resources. It also explores spiritual and religious heritage tourism, cultural tourism's role in supporting public and private funds, the economic development's impact on cultural and natural resources, the significance of public-private-partnerships in ensuring sustainable development, the challenges of talent management, and the potential of tribal tourism and tribal festivals as major tourist attractions that reflect the culture and heritage of indigenous communities.

The methodologies and proposed management strategies discussed by the book's researchers and professors hold immense value for policymakers, administrators, tourism promoters, researchers, and academicians actively engaged in the tourism industry. By drawing from these insights, stakeholders can develop effective strategies and policies to promote heritage tourism's sustainable growth and contribute to the overall development and well-being of communities.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781771889100