Inclusive, Participatory Approaches to Tourism Rebuilding and Recovery of Coastal Tourism Destinations from the Impacts of COVID-19: The Case of iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Nzama, Antonia Thandi

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28340-6_14

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“…Rebuilding the tourism sector after the heavy blow of COVID-19 has become a priority across the globe as the tourism sector is gearing itself for a future that is sustainable and resilient to both endogenous and exogenous factors [8,9]. While the urgency of rebuilding and positioning tourism destinations for the post-COVID-19 is understandable caution should be exercised not to engage in tourism development in a haphazard manner that may end up with detrimental outcomes to growth of the cultural heritage tourism.…”

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Perspective Chapter: Igniting Cultural Heritage Tourism as Potential to Benefit Rural Communities in the Zululand District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nkwanyana,

Thandi Nzama

2023

Sustainable Development

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Cultural sensitivity and cultural sustainability have been discussed in other fields but have not been clearly understood in the study of tourism and subsequently have not filtered through the strategies and policies that support cultural heritage tourism development. Studies on cultural sensitivity and cultural sustainability focus more on conceptualization, which leaves a gap in linking these concepts with cultural heritage product development, and beneficiation by local communities. The purpose of this chapter is to advocate that cultural sensitivity and cultural sustainability should be at the core of all efforts that are directed at igniting cultural heritage tourism using the R66 cultural heritage route, South Africa as a case study. Literature review was conducted to gather information that seeks to address the purpose of this discussion. The findings point to the necessity of partnerships and capacity building of all stakeholders involved in cultural heritage tourism development. Based on the findings, it is recommended that tourist destinations should adopt and implement strategies and policies that promote cultural sensitivity and cultural sustainability in stimulating cultural heritage tourism planning and development.

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confidence: 99%