The impact of cultural tourism on host communities.

Fernandes, Carlos; Raj, Rishi; Griffin, Kevin; Morpeth, N. D.

doi:10.1079/9781845939236.0026

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“…The second is that an empowered and fully devolved model of endogenous tourism is a learning destination that will profit its residents, its present and future managers as well as delight its tourists (Timothy, 2006). Finally, there is no compromise explicitly or implicitly offered in the model that expects certain members of that community to not benefit from tourism in all dimensions; social, environmental or economic (Brooks, 2015;Fernandes et al, 2013;Murphy, 2013;Timothy, 2012, p. 74;Mulligan et al, 2008). Furthermore, there is difficulty at present in determining for tourism policy and planning an integrative model that incorporates hosts' needs from a multi-disciplinary perspective.…”

Section: Health and Wellbeing As Signpostsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health and welfare at the boundaries: community development through tourism

Wiltshier

2019

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Purpose Concepts of health and wellbeing have long been conceived as relevant to leisure, recreation and rejuvenation. These are now conceived as being necessary and useful as potential measures of success in community development and in that subset of leisure and recreation pursuits that is designated as tourism at a destination. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach A post-modern approach to development of community and markers of sustainable development more-or-less correspond to sustainable development goals (there are 17) that often overlay the concepts of good health and wellbeing that concern all stakeholders. Findings This paper encompasses best practice experiences from two case studies conducted in a tourism “hot spot” in the environs of the first National Park established in Derbyshire in the UK. There is some urgency about this topic as resources for community development are increasingly under pressure from local, central government and the expectation is now that local communities take full responsibility for that development. An inter-disciplinary approach using concepts of health and wellbeing is recommended. Originality/value Wellbeing may demand a greater allocation of scarce resources in an era of self-determination, bottom-up and locally sourced community aspiring to become, or remain, a destination of choice. Two case studies’ outcomes in this development are presented with a special focus on creation of a repository for the know-how and know what of the learning acquired.

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Section: Health and Wellbeing As Signpostsmentioning

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Health and welfare at the boundaries: community development through tourism

Wiltshier

2019

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“…Li, et al (2017) affirm that the capabilities of organisations (that consist of individuals) to implement innovation are essential in achieving the sustainable goals of institutions. Government as the main actor plays an important role in enhancing a destination to compete on national and international levels (Chaisawat, 2006;Dredge, 2001;Fernandes, 2013;Mei et al, 2013;Ruhanen, 2013;Veal, 2002). The establishment of a festival, for instance, depends on the role of the government.…”

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The A'jarang festival: An innovative effort for regional tourism development in Jeneponto regency (Indonesia)

Junaid¹,

d'Hauteserre²

2017

Turizam

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Innovation in all sectors of development has been the major concern of the Indonesian government including in tourism. Residents, however, are sceptical because Jeneponto regency is a dry area and thus has limited tourism potential. This paper aims at examining whether or not the A'jarang festival is an innovative way to inhance tourism; proposing efforts or strategies to support the festival as tourism innovation; and recommending approaches that can encourage the local government to implement more innovative ways for regional tourism development. The article is based on a qualitative study conducted in 2016. The study reveals that although strategies are needed to support the A'jarang festival, it is considered an innovative effort. The festival should be managed based on the principles of products, processes, markets and managerial innovations. This paper underlines the importance of providing a representative venue and implementing iconic culinary tourism, conferences and seminars, cultural events and creative industries. The local board of tourism needs to strengthen its relationship with eight different community groups including the central and regional government, local leaders, the tourism industry, cultural activists, local community members, academics, non-tourism government institutions and the media.

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“…Mill and Morris (1985) assert that other than approaching tourism sector as a tool for the development of the whole economy, it brings economic benefi ts to common people. Heritage and cultural tourism focuses on heritage and cultural attractions which are varied and may include traditional practices, handicraft s and cultural performances (Smith et al 2010;Fernandes, 2013). Handicraft products tourism is a persuasive catalyst to develop tourism even at the diffi cult time and perform as a champion for the development of a vibrant tourism sector which contributes to sustainable economic growth, job creation, poverty alleviation, and protection of the natural and cultural heritage.…”

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Promoting Employment and Preserving Cultural Heritage: A Study of Handicraft Products Tourism in Pokhara, Nepal

Upadhyay

2020

Jnl Tourism & Adventure

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Handicraft s form a fundamental part of tourist experience representing local traditions and indigenous population’s talents and skills, income and job opportunities. This paper aims at exploring the role of handicraft products in promoting employment as well as preserving the cultural heritage of Pokhara. The study result reveals that there is a significant level of correlation and dependency between handicraft products and tourist’s arrival, job creation and the increase in income and social status of artisans and handicrafts shopkeepers. As a unique experience for tourists, handicraft products have enriched national economy, identity and promoted cultural heritage, uniqueness and authenticity, and cultural commercialization. However, handicraft is notjust about commercialization of cultural arts or displaying and selling products, it is about allowing tourists to truly understand the skill and the craft at rear and realize handicraft s unique tradition, linking tourists to artisans to facilitate them understand and appreciate the art. Further it is about how culture is recognized through display of a new self-representation or ‘enterprising spirit’, but not with the total loss of primordial ‘pure culture’ albeit an authenticity of hybrid culture. Lack of effective advertisement and marketing, inequitable price, scarcity of raw materials, intrusion of foreign goods, ineffective government policies are the crucial tribulations of handicraft products tourism in Pokhara. State policy improvement, increase in supply of raw materials, creative production and marketing are the ways that can promote handicraft market. It is necessary recognizing the prominence of handicraft products tourism as a prodigious agent for preservation of traditional craft, methods of production and an effective means of socio cultural and economic empowerment, cultural renovation and national identity building.

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The impact of cultural tourism on host communities.

Cited by 8 publications

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Health and welfare at the boundaries: community development through tourism

Health and welfare at the boundaries: community development through tourism

The A'jarang festival: An innovative effort for regional tourism development in Jeneponto regency (Indonesia)

Promoting Employment and Preserving Cultural Heritage: A Study of Handicraft Products Tourism in Pokhara, Nepal

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