Tourism Policy in Latvia - From a Top-Down to a Collaborative Approach

Rozite, Maija; Steina, Aija van der; Kalniņa, Ilona

doi:10.17770/sie2020vol6.5034

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“…To accommodate the increasing number of visitors, Latvia has developed a number of smart tourism tools that have completely changed how travellers organise their vacations and discover the nation. Along with that, smart tourism is becoming essential, according to development patterns in new technologies (Rozite et al ., 2020).…”

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Smart tourism and cultural heritage in the Baltic states: exploring strategies and tools for sustainable development

Berjozkina¹,

Kuruvilla

2023

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PurposeThis study aims to examine and analyse data relating to cultural heritage, smart tourism and smart tourism tools for preserving cultural heritage in the Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a qualitative review of data from National tourism board web sites, the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, and the European Heritage Label sites. The paper analyses various sources in terms of cultural heritage and smart tourism and examines different ways of applying smart tourism tools to cultural heritage.FindingsThe findings show that smart tourism, and especially the preservation of cultural heritage in the Baltic states, is not a new thing, and it is rapidly progressing by inventing new technological tools for tourists to use and as well by digitising cultural heritage. Comprehensive examination of three countries shows that there is significant potential already and that there is a way to grow further for each of the countries by applying new technological tools for preservation of a cultural heritage.Originality/valueThe paper reviews data on cultural heritage and smart tourism tools in the Baltic states where it already plays a steady and significant role. Specifically, it contributes to recognition of each of the states on a global level in terms of variety of cultural heritage that is being preserved and digitalised. The originality of the paper is determined by the assessment of the smart tools used for cultural tourism.

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Section: Smart Tools Used In Latviamentioning

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Smart tourism and cultural heritage in the Baltic states: exploring strategies and tools for sustainable development

Berjozkina¹,

Kuruvilla

2023

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“…In Latvia, the needs and perceptions of the senior segment regarding smart tourism have not been sufficiently researched (Van der Steina et al, 2019a). The trend in new technologies show that it is essential to foster smart solutions to the development of tourism and destinations, the digitalization of tourism companies and the creation of tourism statistics (Rozite et al, 2020).…”

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“…, 2019a). The trend in new technologies show that it is essential to foster smart solutions to the development of tourism and destinations, the digitalization of tourism companies and the creation of tourism statistics (Rozite et al. , 2020).…”

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Accessibility and smart tourism: tourism for all and reducing inequalities: a tourism agenda 2030

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Puzule

Znotiņa

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PurposeThis study analyses the role of tourism in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the need to integrate sustainability into tourism policies, which contribute to the development and accessibility of technologies and the quality of society.Design/methodology/approachThis study reviews the accessibility of the tourism industry and the expansion of smart tourism in terms of sustainability, reviewing a wide range of research papers and analysing the concepts, findings and approaches suggested by scientists from various countries, as well as examples from the Baltic States.FindingsThe results reveal that the tourism industry is capable of adapting to changing conditions in modern society in a short enough period, thus contributing to the expansion of smart tourism and their active implementation at tourist attractions. In view of the goals set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the accessibility of tourist attractions to various social groups should be provided through cooperation between public and private organizations.Originality/valueThis study explores the accessibility of tourism attractions and the development of smart tourism in the context of sustainability. Further, the article analyses some best practice examples from the Baltic States, which underpin the adaptation of the tourism industry to the changing conditions, as well as indicating the adaptation of the industry to the demands of modern society.

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“…In line with EU guidelines (Commission of the European Communities 1995), several studies (Lamont et al 2021, Rozite et al 2020, Navarro-Jurado et al 2019, Boukas and Ziakas 2016, Brendehaug et al 2016, Rodríguez et al 2014 suggest adopting bottom-up management and organizational strategies to develop tourism policies tailored to the local idiosyncrasies. This approach involves the local population in creating governance systems that align tourist expectations with the needs of the resident community.…”

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Tourism Policy in Latvia - From a Top-Down to a Collaborative Approach

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Smart tourism and cultural heritage in the Baltic states: exploring strategies and tools for sustainable development

Smart tourism and cultural heritage in the Baltic states: exploring strategies and tools for sustainable development

Accessibility and smart tourism: tourism for all and reducing inequalities: a tourism agenda 2030

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