Essays about: "cultural heritage tourism"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 48 essays containing the words cultural heritage tourism.
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16. The gatekeepers of Moroccan cultural heritage : Amazigh women and the status quo
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : This study aims to determine the role of Amazigh/Berber women in maintaining and preserving the cultural heritage of their people through carpet weaving, as well as how this tradition contributes to gender norms and tourism in rural Morocco. The research method consisted of conducting semi-structured interviews and a literature review of intangible cultural heritage preservation, traditional gender norms in rural areas, and nomadic tourism theories. READ MORE
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17. Cultural sustainability and resilience in the context of tourism : A case study of Hue, Vietnam
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Cultural heritage confronts the notion of change, both in the development process and in the tourism context. In the tourism context, as being used as a unique selling point, it is unavoidable that cultural heritage facing commercialisation and commodification, or even vulgarisation due to being forced to change to meet the market demand and tourists’ expectations. READ MORE
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18. Visitor Perceptions of Authenticity and Commodification in Easter Island Cultural Heritage Tourism : Pride and Empowerment of the Rapanui
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : This study sought to analyze tourist perceptions of cultural heritage tourism on Easter Island, more specifically, how they perceived and valued the concept of ‘authenticity’ in representations of local Rapanui culture. By analyzing and categorizing trends found in Trip Advisor reviews left for 6 tourism businesses on the island (3 traditional performance venues and 3 guided tour companies), this primary research question was further broken down to assess 1) what factors in particular render an experience valuable and authentic to the tourist, 2) how tourists perceive indigenous Rapanui’s relationship to their own culture in the context of cultural tourism, and 3) if they perceive the industry as exploiting or empowering the Rapanui people. READ MORE
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19. A NEW FRAME FOR SUSTAINABLE HERITAGE ASSESSMENT : A Case Study of Biosphere Tourism
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : This project considers a new frame for tangible cultural heritage sustainability assessment that is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. For that, we use a methodology of literature research and doing a case study of Biosphere Tourism, a certification company for sustainable tourism entities and destinations. READ MORE
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20. Natural and Cultural Heritage in Tourism on Gotland : Heritage Tourism Characteristics and the Relation of Natural and Cultural Heritage
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : This thesis researches into the heritage tourism characteristics on Gotland. Many destinations see a great potential to develop new tourism products around their heritage and thus meet a rising demand for enriching and unique visitor experiences. READ MORE
