Resident's Perceived Cultural Benefits of Heritage Tourism and Support for Tourism Development: A Case of Khajuraho

Kushwah, Ravindra Singh; Chaturvedi, Priya

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3328133

Cited by 2 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 15 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…It is worth keeping in mind that the revenues generated by displaying cultural heritage have a positive impact on the inhabitants of a given region. New jobs, improvement of transportation, catering or commercial infrastructure, etc., can serve as examples here [32][33][34][35].…”

Section: Regional Cultural Heritage and Facility/site Revitalizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Revitalization of Mill Island Cultural Facilities as a Factor of the Region’s Attractiveness and Competitiveness

2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In 2004, far-reaching changes in the appearance of Mill Island were triggered by the decisions of Bydgoszcz city authorities. The city authorities’ decision to transform the area into a space of cultural significance has given it a new life. Mill Island has become the city’s landmark. The article attempts to determine the significance of revitalization for the preservation of Mill Island’s unique cultural heritage as well as identify the factors improving the region’s competitiveness. To pursue the research objectives, the authors conducted a survey among the residents of the city of Bydgoszcz and its immediate surroundings. As the aim of the study, the authors indicated the importance of the revitalization of Mill Island for the preservation of cultural heritage and the improvement of the competitiveness of the place from the point of view of the inhabitants of Bydgoszcz. It was found that Bydgoszcz is most commonly associated with cultural tourism. The respondents pointed to the fact that the cultural heritage of Mill Island, which enhances the city’s attractiveness and increases the region’s competitiveness, has been preserved.

show abstract