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Tourism in Palestine functions as a potent instrument of political resistance, serving to counter the dominant narratives imposed by the Israeli occupation and to reinforce Palestinian claims to self-determination and sovereignty. Through deliberate engagement with cultural and historical sites, we contend that tourists become active participants in a form of resistance that celebrates and preserves Palestinian identity. We maintain that each act of cultural consumption – be it visiting a historical landmark, participating in traditional storytelling, or purchasing local handicrafts – serves not just as an economic transaction but as a political gesture that asserts Palestinian narratives and resists cultural erasure. We further argue that the global spread of Palestinian cultural tourism, facilitated by the diaspora, functions as a strategic form of international advocacy that situates the Palestinian struggle within a broader context of global awareness and solidarity. Palestinian tourism is a vital channel through which the political reality of Palestinian life is communicated and understood, forming an essential component of the broader campaign for Palestinian rights and recognition on the world stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cultural tours and cultural tourists. The case study, a qualitative method, was adopted. Data was collected from 15 tourist guides through a semi-structured interview technique. The data was analysed using both content analysis and descriptive analysis. The results of the study show that the behavioural changes of cultural tourists during the pandemic period may continue in the post-pandemic period, and new changes may emerge. During the pandemic, cultural tourists are more worried, cautious and less social, which leads to fluctuations in their satisfaction levels. It can be said that the tourists prefer nature-based tours to cultural tours. In addition, the destinations visited on cultural tours and the characteristics of cultural tours have changed during the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cultural tourism, which includes the values of cultural heritage, aims to contribute by focusing on the values of cultural heritage, its promotion and protection. Kosovo as a tourist region in terms of cultural heritage is divided into seven cultural heritage regions: Prishtina Region, consisting of 118 heritage cities, Prizren Region, consisting of 500 heritage monuments, Peja Region, consisting of 856 monuments of cultural and natural heritage; Mitrovica region, consisting of 64 assets; The region of Gjakova, consisting of 148 monuments of all categories; The region of Gjilan, consisting of 174 monuments placed under temporary protection; and the Ferizaj region consists of 130 assets on the list of Cultural Heritage for temporary protection. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of cultural heritage in the development of tourism as an economical asset in Kosovo. Kosovo has many attractions and natural beauty, presents special cultural values from different periods and a favorable climate, which contribute and have potential in the development of different types of selective tourism. In order to determine if and to what extent cultural heritage in Kosovo is a factor in attracting foreign tourists, this research includes 300 foreign tourists, as well as the coefficient of determination and correlation between the attractiveness of cultural heritage and the motivation of foreign tourists to visit Kosovo. The coefficient of determination of 0.687 and the correlation coefficient of 0.829 between the attractiveness of cultural heritage and the motivation of foreign tourists to visit Kosovo indicate a very strong direct relationship between these two variables. All of this represents a very significant factor for the development of an alternative type of tourism, i.e. cultural tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nurturing cultural atmosphere and making such atmosphere perceivable are critical for revitalizing historic districts and attracting tourists. However, lacking understanding of and measurement tools for cultural atmosphere impedes both research and managerial practices. To fill the gaps, the present study adopted a mixed-method approach developing a scale of perceived cultural atmosphere in the context of a historic district, Yongqing Fang. Using UGC content and 30 interview data, the qualitative part served for initial item generation. Through two questionnaire surveys with 513 participants, the quantitative part completed scale refinement and validation. A 13-item, four-dimension structure was suggested, including architectural setting, interior decoration, traditional activity, and shared affects. Theoretically, the present study improves the understanding of cultural atmosphere and provides a measurement tool for future studies. Pragmatically, destination managers may apply the scale in cultivating and maintaining a sense of culturalness in historic districts or other heritage sites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the theoretical and practical value of understanding how tourists adjust to the cultural expectations of destinations, there is little empirical focus on the subject. Based on cultural adaptation theory and data obtained from interviews with 39 Western tourists, this study explores the strategies used by Western tourists to adjust to cultural expectations in Africa. The findings indicate that Western tourists' cultural awareness of Africa prior to their trip included awareness of dress code, mannerisms/gestures, and social interactions. Regarding their cultural expectations, it was found that the Western tourists expected to encounter hospitality, culture shock, and outdated culture. The findings further revealed that four cultural adjustment strategies including demonstration of cultural sensitivity, imitation of culture, use of local guides, and avoidance of culturally sensitive sites were used by the Western tourists interviewed. Theoretically, this study extends cultural adaptation theory by highlighting the various shades of cultural adjustment strategies amongst tourists. Practically, African destinations should design marketing messages that highlight positive cultural expectations and some cultural adjustment strategies to enable tourists to have smooth cultural transitions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractEconomic valuation studies of non-market goods in culture and tourism have a long and recognised track record. Many studies focus on evaluating well-defined examples such as monuments, institutions or events, leaving the valuation of cultural heritage tourism ecosystems as an important and less explored challenge. This work addresses the evaluation of a cultural tourist ensemble in which factors such as the natural landscape, elements of tangible historical heritage and intangible technological knowledge are integrated, all referring to a specific territorial demarcation, which acts as a driver of tourist appeal. Choice experiment methodology is applied to obtain the value allocated to different attributes of the ensemble by various groups of visitors, according to their origin or type of stay: first, local, national and foreign visitors; and second, the canonical distinction between excursionists and tourists. In general, locals report a greater contribution to preserve cultural expressions while nationals and foreigners do so for tourism services. Tourists report greater appreciation for cultural consumption while excursionists do so for drivers of cultural and territorial brand. Our approach and results can provide a better basis to implement strategies of management and preservation of cultural ecosystems as niches for tourism activity and economic impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is a tribute to Valene Smith, a prominent figure in the field of tourism research. The author reflects on their personal experiences with Valene and highlights her significant contributions to the field. Valene's work laid the foundation for various topics in tourism studies, such as cultural change, Indigenous tourism, and responsible tourism. She also played a crucial role in mentoring and supporting young scholars in the field. The article acknowledges Valene's lasting impact and expresses gratitude for her contributions. [Extracted from the article]

Ethnic tourism is being advocated in China to assist regional development and poverty alleviation. However, the arrival of tourism developers who are largely external to local communities has led to changes in economic and governance arrangements at the local level. To understand how local communities are impacted and how they respond to and potentially recover from these changes, we examined Miao (Hmong) villages in Hunan Province, China. We consider how Chinese ethnic communities can simultaneously be vulnerable and yet still display resilience when they are exposed to tourism-induced structural changes that disempower them. We found that ethnic tourism created opportunities for knowledge sharing, which facilitated family businesses and skill enhancement. However, lack of local capital created dependence on external developers, and tourism increased the vulnerability of ethnic communities. Nevertheless, local people developed coping strategies to address the long-term economic and governance changes induced by tourism, despite also experiencing increasing disempowerment and vulnerability. We show that, even with top-down tourism governance models that are typically associated with the marginalization of local communities, everyday economic life was characterized by hybridity – simultaneous resilience and susceptibility, empowerment and disempowerment, and self-organization and dependency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Felt, one of the primary handicrafts of the Turks, stands as a significant cultural relic for the enduringly nomadic Kyrgyz populace. The art of felting to be up-to-date and popular in today's Kyrgyz society with its variety of uses by adapting to the dynamics of the modern age. Therefore, it is important to examine the evolution of felt in Kyrgyz culture from the past to the present and explore the areas where the tradition of felting is sustained in the modern era. Felt is one of the oldest handcrafts in Kyrgyz culture, and it plays a crucial role in preserving tradition, sustaining culture, and promoting cultural diversity and sustainability. Moreover, embroidery on felt items conveys information about Kyrgyz history, philosophy, lifestyle, mentality, and values. In this context, the present research endeavors to shed light on the role of felt in Kyrgyzstan's cultural economy and tourism, tracking its evolution from the past to the present day. In other words, it examines the significance of felt within Kyrgyz culture, the transformation of felt-based items, and their impact on contemporary Kyrgyz culture, economy, and tourism. To effectively investigate these aspects, printed sources related to the study were reviewed. Then, the data obtained through field research were analyzed in order to show the current appearance of felt. The findings underscore that the tradition of felting serves diverse practical functions in Kyrgyz society, thus explaining the continued usage of felt to this day. Furthermore, it was observed that the evolution and transformation of the felting tradition have made substantial contributions to the nation's cultural economy and tourism sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the burgeoning interest in cultural tourism in Botswana, its effect on traditional practices has been seldom understood. This study examined the effects of tourism development on traditional basket weaving in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Semi-structured interviews and in-depth interviews were conducted. Data was analysed through descriptive statistics and thematically. The results depict a gradual transformation in basketry – from being a domestic utilitarian product to being a most sought after product in the tourism market. Although change was inevitable, local communities are urged to strike a balance between satisfying market demands and preserving the cultural significance of basketry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cultural events and festivals play a key role in shaping the world's cultural tourism landscape. This article examines the multifaceted impact of cultural events and festivals on cultural tourism in economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions. A comprehensive review of existing literature and case studies highlights the important contribution of cultural events and festivals to the tourism industry and local communities. Cultural events and festivals have become important drivers of cultural tourism, offering unique experiences that attract tourists while shaping the identity and vitality of local communities. This article examines the multifaceted impact of cultural events and festivals on both cultural tourism and local communities, focusing on economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions. Through extensive literature and case studies, this study highlights the various ways in which cultural events and festivals contribute to tourism development and community well-being, addressing the challenges and opportunities of sustainable management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates how management at heritage visitor attractions (HVAs) can innovate with local stakeholders in the co-creation of value for visitors in cultural tourism experiences. Taking a case study of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Schokland in the Netherlands, thirteen interviews were conducted with management and local stakeholders over a five-year period. Our findings advance heritage management discourse by critically assessing HVAs regarding relationship management and innovations with stakeholders that drive development processes. We also contribute to service-dominant logic theory and value co-creation theory by applying the concept of co-creation to the collaborative innovations between management and local stakeholders, whilst offering practical recommendations for HVAs to co-create value for visitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Podcasting has emerged as an important tool for interpretive communication of heritage and promotion and marketing of tourism organizations. The integration of podcasting in these organizations' digital models and strategies became even more evident with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, setting an alternative and enriching medium for citizens to experience heritage. Thus, the aim of the paper is to explore the use of cultural heritage, tourism-related podcasts in the context of the Iberian Peninsula, a territory with deep geographical and intercultural relationships, with capacity for developing integrated tourism strategies and products, but also with dissimilarities in the tourism and media area. Through qualitative methodology, the cultural heritage, tourism-related podcasts available in Portugal and Spain in 2022 were mapped, an observation grid was built, and a content analysis was carried out, identifying the themes, the origin, the structure, sound expressiveness and narrative techniques used in podcasts. Thus, this paper contributes to a greater understanding of how podcasts are used in the tourism sector, highlighting the good practices existing in both countries, the advantages and potential of podcasts and pointing out new paths that could constitute innovative uses in communication in tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The advent of the Metaverse, a convergence of virtual and physical realities, presents unprecedented opportunities for promoting cultural tourism along the historic Silk Roads within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework. However, this emerging technology's potential remains largely unexplored in the context of cultural heritage preservation and its promotion. The aim of this study is to address this gap by empirically examining how the Metaverse can be harnessed to improve tourists' experiences, support sustainable tourism development, and promote cultural exchange along the Silk Roads. In this study, we employed a mixed-methods approach grounded in attribution theory, using both surveys and semi-structured interviews with Silk Road tourists who had been exposed to Metaverse applications. To investigate the relationships between Metaverse features, tourists' attributions, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions, we used structural equation modeling and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that perceived immersion, avatar identification, and cultural authenticity significantly influenced tourists' internal, stable, and controllable attributions. Interviews further highlighted the Metaverse's potential to promote accessibility, interpretation, and engagement with Silk Road heritage, while also raising sociocultural and ethical considerations. This paper also showcases the development of Metaverse digital twin prototypes for several iconic Silk Road cities to demonstrate the potential for participatory virtual environments to promote cultural heritage preservation, accessibility, and sustainable tourism. The study's findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of Metaverse tourism and the application of attribution theory, offering practical insight for the responsible and effective harnessing of this transformative technology. This research provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, destination managers, and technology providers to optimize the Metaverse's potential for cultural tourism along the Silk Roads. This has great potential in promoting the BRI's connectivity and cooperation objectives. This paper lays the foundation for future research and responsible innovation at the intersection of emerging technologies, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, urban tourism is significantly growing due to better accessibility, information, and facilities. Several urban kampoengs (urban villages in Indonesia which generally have inadequate infrastructure and low-to-middleincome communities) have developed into tourist destinations, with their own challenges and problems that must be overcome. Improper development and organization of tourism may harm the environment and cause other negative effects, and therefore, urban tourism must prioritize sustainable development that enhances the community's quality of life without harming the environment or culture. This study aims to assess and evaluate the implementation of the Sustainable urban tourism (SUT) concept in Kampoeng Jawi, Sukorejo Village, Semarang City. The research used a quantitative approach with descriptive and scoring analyses, and data was collected through observation, interviews, surveys and studies on various secondary data. The paper assesses the four dimensions of sustainability, namely the destination management, economic, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions. The results show that Kampoeng Jawi only meets about 54% of the SUT criteria, and its sustainability level is classified as Intermediate. Development must focus on enhancing eco-friendly infrastructure, providing long-term capacity-building programs, integrating tourism, and establishing tourism crisis management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work addresses the lack of methodologies for the seamless integration of 360° videos, 3D digitized artifacts, and virtual human agents within a virtual reality environment. The proposed methodology is showcased in the context of a tour guide application and centers around the innovative use of a central hub, metaphorically linking users to various historical locations. Leveraging a treasure hunt metaphor and a storytelling approach, this combination of digital structures is capable of building an exploratory learning experience. Virtual human agents contribute to the scenario by offering personalized narratives and educational content, contributing to an enriched cultural heritage journey. Key contributions of this research include the exploration of the symbolic use of the central hub, the application of a gamified approach through the treasure hunt metaphor, and the seamless integration of various technologies to enhance user engagement. This work contributes to the understanding of context-specific cultural heritage applications and their potential impact on cultural tourism. The output of this research work is the reusable methodology and its demonstration in the implemented showcase application that was assessed by a heuristic evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism photographs can induce emotions and influence tourists' perceptions of real locations. However, the research on creating guidelines for tourism photography, especially for heritage tourism targeting youth, remains limited and unclear. Hence, the aim of this research is to identify photographic factors that increase the motivation for young tourists (aged 18-25) to visit heritage tourism sites. In September 2023, one hundred onsite questionnaires were distributed to youths at ten famous heritage locations in Bangkok, Thailand. The results of this research present a guideline incorporating seven elements, indicating that young tourists prefer images that are retro, trendy with historical content, tell a story through interesting characters, utilize natural light, have a clean and minimal style of composition, feature a concise and short title, maintain a realistic style of image processing or retouching, and present unseen or interesting locations. Furthermore, youth prefer searching for information and inspiration on social media, and there is no statistically significant difference between the two types of young tourists (nonheritage and heritage tourists) across almost all media. This guideline could be utilized to design effective advertising photographs in any media to inspire and attract young tourists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many cities are striving to establish distinct identities that have a strong impact both within their local communities and on the international stage. City branding derived from the nearby vernacular settlements has become a strategic method for urban areas to differentiate themselves by emphasizing their distinctive cultural, historical, and social resources. However, often, how to develop city branding, attract tourists through creative tourism, and preserve cultural heritage have been examined independently and not in conjunction with one another. Furthermore, the issues about how to develop creative tourism to support city identity, city branding, and city image are limited. This review article investigates constructing city branding by engaging cultural identity of associated vernacular settlements through creative tourism. The research employs a systematic literature review as a method. It comprised 104 articles from databases that included Scopus and Google Scholar. The papers were subjected to a thorough examination by the VOSviewer program employing content analysis to classify them into four clusters: 1) vernacular settlements, 2) creative tourism, 3) city branding, 4) city identity and city image. It concludes that vernacular settlements have a significant relationship with the identity and image of a city, which may be used to attract and engage different audiences through creative tourism and powerful city branding. A variety of strategies, including architectural preservation, cultural promotion, creative tourism, city identity, traditional crafts, marketing, and community involvement, are used when integrating vernacular settlements into city branding. Cities could construct a unique and genuine brand that draws tourists, encourages community pride, and promotes sustainable growth by utilizing these components. This review article provides insights and possibilities into the creative strategies that cities can adopt to foster a sense of place and identity, enhance their appeal on both national and global stages, and increase the city economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cultural tourism is one of the most sustainable and fastest-growing types of tourism, and so has been widely studied. Despite countless works analyzing the possible factors that can condition the choice of the tourist destination, few have addressed how they may differ by sex and within cultural tourism, and they contradict. This paper analyzes this phenomenon through the dimensions of cultural offerings, services and motivations in the city of Málaga, a very tourist city in Spain, which is the fourth country out of 167 with the most world heritage sites—UNESCO. Partial least squares—structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and importance-performance map analysis (IPMA) were performed for a database of 415 cultural tourists survey responses. The results showed differences between constructs depending on the sex of the tourists. For men, the factor that most affects the choice of destination is tourist motivation—namely, the reason for their visit—followed by services. Conversely, services are first for women, followed by cultural offerings and motivations. The results of this study can be valuable when designing more specific tourism strategies adapted to the profile of tourists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Christmas markets in Germany and Austria exhibit historic, mercantile, social and experiential dimensions, entrenching them both as a form of heritage and as visitable sites of society and culture, yet research into tourist perception of sensory and multisensory experiential components of these markets has been highly limited thus far. This paper examines the extent of sensory components experienced in Dresden Strietzelmarkt, Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt (Germany) and Vienna Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt (Austria), as reported in TripAdvisor reviews. Visitor experience ratings across all three Christmas markets were strongly positive, with internal visitors being more discerning in terms of actual experience. All five sensory components of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch were identified, with sight and taste being most commonly noted. The majority of reviews referred to two or three sensory experiences, and a positive correlation emerged between more complex sensory experience and higher visitor rating. Numerous comments connected experienced sensory characteristics with a sense of a Christmas atmosphere or mood, and perceptions on authenticity were entwined with past perception and expectation. In recognising such multisensory components having ascribed values, we argue they deserve to be correctly identified, documented and managed as forms of intangible heritage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cultural tourism helps preserve cultural heritage and provides economic opportunities for local communities. A walkable cultural tourism route has been developed for the old town of Ratchaburi, Thailand. Here, we assessed changes in PM1 after cars were banned from the walkable tourist route. A near-roadway dispersion model, R-LINE, was evaluated and used to explore the base case (BC) and two scenarios, S1 and S2. In the BC, road traffic activities reflected the current situation; in S1, all vehicles were banned from the walkable route; and in S2, all drivers were encouraged to park their vehicles outside the study area. The road traffic activities in the study area were observed and used to calculate the PM1 emission rates for the model inputs. The model was capable of simulating PM1 concentration, especially the average PM1 concentration over the monitoring period. An increase in PM1 concentration was seen at the main road in S1 due to the increased traffic volume that had been redirected from the walkable route, with an increase in daily PM1 of 4.5% compared to BC. S2 showed a decrease in the PM1 concentration of 8.9%. These findings suggest the need for traffic mitigation measures prior to initiating a walkable route for cultural tourism, to meet environmental sustainability requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Han culture is the Chinese national culture as well as a significant part of the world's costuming heritage. However, Han clothes (Hanfu) are little known outside of China. This research selected Xi'an, a famous historical city, as the case to collect data using the survey questionnaire method. Factor analysis explored the variables involved in the cultural tourism experiences of wearing Hanfu clothing. Two-step clustering was used to prepare a market segmentation of this form of cultural tourism. The experience of wearing Hanfu clothing was influenced by the five factors of entertainment, aesthetics, culture, escape, and cosplay (costume play). Tourists who wore Hanfu clothing while travelling were classified into the four types of immersive cultural, aesthetic experience, culturally refined, and passing tourists. These groups had dissimilar socio-demographic characteristics and experience priorities. This research expands the knowledge on Hanfu clothing and cultural tourism experiences and provides insights for the management of cultural tourism destinations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism has become an important engine for development, especially in more remote areas. The potential of cultural tourism for sustainable tourism developing was explored in the H2020 funded TExTOUR project. A total of eight territories developed action plans based on their local heritage for sustainable tourism development. This article situates the actions created through the participatory TExTOUR approach are framed within larger global initiatives, to the Sustainable Development Agenda and the UNWTO pillars of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, to show how TExTOUR has contributed to sustainable development through the means of cultural tourism. The results of this article show that local communities can contribute to global goals through cultural tourism strategies. In particular, these areas show that cultural tourism can support, safeguard and enhance heritage and promote positive economic growth through job creation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rapid development of cultural tourism in recent years refers to a process of cultural experience of tourist objects with cultural characteristics. It can not only vigorously carry forward the rich and colorful history and cultural deposits, but also combine the huge economic and cultural benefits generated by tourism, and promote the rapid development of cultural construction. Cultural tourism is a kind of way that all kinds of social groups enjoy, and it is a deep and lasting way of communication, which can promote the communication between people of different social strata. The existing literature has explored the influence of tourists' psychological carrying capacity, but failed to explain the process and degree of influence. Based on behavioral and experience theories, this paper proposes that culture has a positive impact on tourists' psychological carrying capacity through tourist experience, and tests relevant hypotheses. The primary psychological traits of historical and cultural tourists include curiosity about historical mysteries, the desire for historical knowledge, motivation to collect spiritual enrichment, academic interest in cultural heritage exploration, and an aesthetic appreciation for classical history. Key determinants include the scale and conservation of historical and cultural resources, their combination with natural attractions, and the personal qualities of tourists and the cultural competence of tour guides. The mental health care model combines tourism and psychology to facilitate both physical and mental well-being through professional psychological counseling services, aiding tourists in their recovery and self-healing. This integrated approach offers a broad scope and potential as an effective tool for addressing negative emotions, with demonstrated therapeutic effects focusing on psychological and social factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This systematic literature review examines the relationship between media ecology, collective memory, and cultural tourism in the digital age. It also highlights the impact of technology on how we think, relate, and communicate, as well as on the construction of identity and the appreciation of culture. The potential adverse effects of cultural tourism, such as the commodification and trivialization of culture, are explored, and solutions are proposed using digital tools, such as platforms for preserving collective memory and augmented reality for authentic cultural experiences. The study stresses the importance of investigating this relationship and the potential of digital tools in constructing significant collective memories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

What is cultural tourism? It is not an easy question, because the word culture is quite difficult to define it. A first difference! Culture is considered a part of civilization in the English and French spaces, while in the German space culture is considered distinct from civilization. Germans consider culture as the spiritual creation of a people, and civilization as the material creation of a people. This distinction was taken over in the countries of central and eastern Europe. From an etymological point of view, the word "culture" comes from the word "cultus" and means worship addressed to the divinity. So the meaning of the word culture is a religious one in a traditional societies. But in Western Europe, with the birth of modernity, culture becomes secularized, leaving the religious sphere. If we read Dickens's realistic novels, we find out that cultural tourism was not practiced by everyone in the 19th century, only by the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie. Italy was one of their favorite countries. But after the Second World War and until today, there has been a democratization of tourism. With the increase in living standards, especially in Western Europe, many people began to travel to other countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heritage tourism should be integrated into tourism planning to preserve the culture of communities and contribute to local development. This research aimed to develop an e-marketing plan for promoting the real estate assets of Portoviejo, located in the Manabí province of Ecuador. The research methodology employed was a mix of non-experimental and exploratory approaches. By applying analytical techniques and collecting data, we identified and characterised 23 real estate assets in Portoviejo with great potential for cultural tourism. We used local methodologies from Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural del Ecuador (INPC) and Ministerio de Turismo del Ecuador. Also, we conducted interviews with local actors involved in the management and maintenance of cultural heritage. Finally, we developed strategies to utilise digital platforms to promote cultural tourism in the area and contribute to local tourism development through these real estate assets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The goal of this study is to ascertain how experiences and attractions influence cultural tourism performance and the perceived quality of a place. Own cognitive theory was established by the current investigation. The study intends to determine the potential for and presence of cultural tourism in Banyumas Regency. The impact of cultural experience, cultural appeal, performance of cultural tourism, and mediating role of perceived destination quality in Indonesia were explored by randomly selected 320 participants in the study utilizing an online questionnaire, which was supported by the cognitive theory. According to the results of structural equation modeling (SEM), perceived brand globalness has a positive impact on tourism economy in the Gragag Banyumasan. Results also indicates that perceived destination quality has a positive moderating effect on the relationship between cultural attractions and cultural tourism performance. This study provides management, practitioners, and policymakers with crucial information in a variety of ways. Each region needs to establish its own distinct identity that is different from that of other regions. The number of visitors rises as a result of this discrepancy. Future administration and growth of cultural tourism in other places could use this idea as an example or a model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

European Capital of Culture (ECoC), as a long-term cultural initiative of the European Union, has inevitably become intertwined with tourism development in designated cities. For almost four decades, mediumsized and small cities across Europe have been allowed to shift their local economies towards creativity and cultural tourism, driven by the ECoC title, with different cities achieving different levels of success. Since the 1990s, the ECoC initiative has followed the EU's trends, resolutions, and recommendations. The mid2000s, 2010s, and early 2020s have given the trend a new drive with a more procedural approach in the ECoC bidding process. Sustainable development is one of the EU’s main strategic goals in the new era, and sustainable tourism has also influenced the ECoC initiative, making it one of the key priorities. This paper analyses the concepts of modern cultural tourism and the phenomena of over-tourism and sustainable tourism, especially in the ECoC context. Research methodology is based on secondary sources, including scientific papers, bid books and other official documents drawn up by ECoC cities and ECoC reports. The paper seeks to recognise and systematise the changes in cultural tourism trends in the ECoC context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main objective of this paper is to perform a detailed analysis of the scientific literature on cultural tourism in rural areas through a bibliometric study of the papers indexed in the Web of Science database. The bibliometric analysis was carried out using performance analysis and science mapping techniques. Authors' keywords and KeyWords Plus were analyzed using RapidMiner software, and VOSviewer software was employed to create category maps and visualize the evolution of keywords. Content analysis of influential publications was used to show the evolution of knowledge and discover the most current issues. The results show the evolution of publications on cultural tourism in rural areas and identify the most influential journals, articles, authors, institutions and countries, as well as the most important research topics in the field. The paper concludes with recommendations for future bibliometric studies and offers guidelines for further research on cultural tourism in rural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Traditional ceremonies are one of the cultural representations that are passed down from generation to generation. The public's interest in traditional ceremonies has declined over time, especially for the younger generation. As part of the Maros-Pangkep Geopark, it needs special attention by UNESCO's vision and mission. This study aims to: (1). Know the difference of Mappalili Ceremony as cultural tourism in the perspective of Arajang and Balla Kalompoang, (2). know the sustainability of the Mappalili Ceremony in supporting the Maros-Pangkep Geopark according to UNESCO's vision and mission. This research uses qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, documentation, and Tudang Sipulung. Data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model, namely: 1). Data collection is done through in-depth interviews and documentation, 2). Data reduction to generalize data from in-depth interviews, 3). Presentation of data to classify the results of interviews and process them, and 4). The Verification is done by pouring and making the final results according to the objectives. The results of the research obtained by the Mappalili Ceremony are a command ceremony to descend the rice fields. The Mappalili Ceremony has the potential to become cultural tourism because in the process there are several unique series of each tribe in managing agricultural land, especially rice fields. The Mappalili Ceremony is cultural tourism that can support the Maros-Pangkep Geopark according to UNESCO's vision and mission. Therefore, efforts to preserve cultural sustainability in the future need to be considered properly to support the development of cultural tourism in South Sulawesi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study sought to examine the influence of cultural heritage values and gastronomy tourism on cultural identity in Phuket Old Town, Thailand. The sample was 400 tourists chosen through accidental sampling; a questionnaire was distributed to them to collect the data. The results were analyzed through a statistical computer program that consists of factor analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmation factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Research results in structural equation modeling show that there are two factors: cultural heritage value and gastronomy components, which will influence the cultural identities in Phuket Old Town, Thailand. The findings suggest that the final model can analyze to key activities four D's of Design to be sustainability for the cultural heritage values and gastronomy tourism in Phuket Old Town. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present article delves into exploring the naming of a place (or toponymy) to unravel the potentials related to the history and legend of Bondaraya village as an effort to provide enrichment and education to the community. It further maps out and elaborates the naming processes of places that derive from the legend, the discourse, and the historical background, with which it outlines a recommendation for the government to develop policies regarding the promotion of cultural tourism objects and local wisdom education in Gorontalo Province. The study employed a qualitative design with an anthropolinguistic approach. It aimed to explore the local wisdom of the Bondaraya village community in the form of their culture and tradition through the lens of toponymy. The data were collected by in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussion. Further, the data were analyzed in a descriptive manner. The result shows that the toponymy within Bondaraya village accentuates the local wisdom, which is the identity of the village. The study finds out that the naming of places in this village is closely related to some of the local wisdom elements in the area, i.e., the musical art (oral literature) and societal system. In conclusion, the toponymy of Bondaraya village is closely related to the local wisdom within the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The tourism market is essential for a country's economy because it is represented by the forms in which tourism demand and tourism supply manifest themselves. Thus, the existence of natural and artificial resources, as well as their utilization, determine the forms of tourism existing on a country's tourism market. In the tourism market of a country, sustainable tourism can take the form of tourism based on ecological principles, the form of cultural tourism and that of rural tourism. At the same time, I consider that religious tourism is an important form of sustainable tourism because through its practice both natural, cultural and social resources are protected. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to reflect the forms of sustainable tourism and their importance in the tourism market of a country such as Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This publication presents a prototype of a mobile application for cultural tourism. Its main goal is to provide information about tourist sites in a city with a rich historical past and deeprooted traditions, catering to the needs and preferences of contemporary users in terms of functionality and user-friendliness. The paper analyzes contemporary Bulgarian and foreign mobile applications for cultural tourism, emphasizing their advantages over similar applications that were active in the recent past. These advantages include availability, interactivity, and an enhanced user experience. The purpose of the paper is to develop and promote a mobile application that will meet the needs of tourists. The methodology for designing the prototype includes a review and comparative analysis of mobile applications that existed a decade ago, as well as current applications in this field in 2023. Both local applications for Bulgaria and international applications for the Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Hungary, and Spain were studied. The study focused on usability and other key characteristics that are similar to the functionality of the developed application. Weaknesses of some of the analyzed applications and problems avoided in the proposed prototype are indicated. The paper also presents the primary features of the developed application, such as its user-friendliness, speed of operation, intuitive design, and easy access to tourist and cultural sites. In the future, with the introduction of various mobile applications in this field, it is expected that users will be greatly facilitated in their search for up-to-date information on cultural and historical sites around the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Context and Purpose: Tourism is a phenomenon that leads to the strengthening of communication between different cultures. With the everyday cultural contexts bet veen nations, it is easier to achieve cross-cultural communication during tourism. Suppose tourism has positive cultural effects on tourists; in that case, it turns them into indirect missionaries of the host society and ultimately leads to the strengthening of the cultural diplomacy of the host country in the target country. With this definition, tourism can activate many capacities in the field of strengthening the relationship between Iran and Pakistan and creating the strategic depth of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Meanwhile, religious tourism has a significant place among other types of tourism for Pakistani audiences. Methodology: The present study is applied in terms of the purpose and qualitative in terms of methodology. Ising semi-structured interviews, the researcher collected experts' opinions on this issue and interpreted the obtained findings using thematic analysis. Findings: The results identified existing capacities in Iranian tourism for Pakistanis (46 capacities in the form of 10 sub-themes), the obstacles to the development of Iranian tourism for Pakistanis (37 obstacles in the form of 7 sub-themes), and the solutions for the development of Iranian tourism for Pakistanis (23 solutions in the format of 6 sub-themes). Conclusions and suggestions: According to the interpretation of the findings, the potential capacities for the development and improvement of the arrival of Pakistani tourists, the obstacles on the way to the development of this matter, and the solutions to remove the obstacles leading to statistics, a model was extracted with the benefit of these capacities, obstacles, and solutions that leads to the improvement of Iran's position among the Pakistani people and to strengthen the cultural diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this country'. Originality: According to the surveys, very' few studies have focused on religious tourism and benefited from it in the direction of Iran's cultural diplomacy'. This issue is particularly ا novel in the case of the present study', namely' Pakistani religious tourists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourist-cultural routes and itineraries have become one of the most widely used tools for the enhancement of cultural heritage. In this sense, national and international organisations have been concerned with recognising and promoting these products, as well as offering a conceptual framework for them. Despite the implementation of cultural tourism routes in the market, they often end up being underused or even unknown products, either due to their lack of equipment, dissemination or problems in the coordination and management of the elements that make up the route. Based on this hypothesis, the aim of this work is to offer a methodology for the evaluation of tourist routes organised into five areas of analysis (level of quality of the destination, level of promotion of the route, tourist use, impact on the destination and user satisfaction). Subsequently, the methodological proposal is applied to the route of the castles and monasteries in the province of Cadiz, offering an evaluation of the same through the study of the first three axes. As a result, the route analysed has not had a design methodology and, therefore, the results of its evaluation have been discrete. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A placemaking framework can be a decisive guide in the decision-making processes to augment cultural tourism practises in unique destinations like historic port cities. This paper intends to present a preliminary list of 16 attributes and 55 indicators compiled based on a literature survey and expert inputs to improve the cultural tourism experience within historic port cities. A fuzzy Delphi survey was performed, consulting 12 selected experts and identifying 43 significant indicators under the physical, functional, social, and notional dimensions. Furthermore, this study serves as a valuable reference for policymakers in similar destinations to implement sustainable strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]