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Showing 1 to 20 of 47 for “"Cultural Tourism"”.
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Cultural tourism development in Ngada, Flores, Indonesia
This thesis is an action ethnography of tourism development in two villages in Ngada, Flores. It examines the inter-relationship between culture and tourism. The thesis explores the villagers' attitudes, experiences values and priorities in tourism, and contrasts these with those of the tourists …
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Cultural tourism as a development vehicle in Ulundi: perceptions and prospects
… at the international as well as in South Africa, tourism is viewed as the largest industry in the world. It is believed that tourism offers enormous opportunities for the creation of growth, development and wealth to destinations and its local communities. Clearly South Africa certainly has many …
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Exploring Local Community Stakeholders’ Attitudes Towards Eco-Cultural Tourism Development in Oman
Oman is rich in natural and cultural heritage resources, yet several locations are currently underdeveloped and have low tourism activity. The destination has substantial potential for ecocultural tourism development that is emerging in prominence as a new form of tourism combining ecological and …
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Tourism Dreaming: A Study of the Encounter Culture in Indigenous Cultural Tourism in Australia
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Revitalizing Post-Industrial Cities: A Sustainable Approach through Eco-Cultural Tourism in West Virginia
… explores the transformative potential of eco-cultural tourism in revitalizing post-industrial cities, with a focus on the network of towns along the Ohio River in West Virginia. The research seeks to understand the multifaceted impacts of tourism on urban development, social infrastructure, …
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The development of fort St. Elmo and fort St. Angelo for heritage and cultural tourism
… St. Elmo and Fort St. Angelo as heritage and cultural attractions. Their potential contribution as heritage and cultural tourism products is examined, as well as how these forts will be developed, and how the local communities of Valletta and Vittoriosa may benefit from their rehabilitation. …
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The Blues Is Alright: Blues Music as a Root for Cultural Tourism and Public History
… in which the blues have played a role in music tourism, and how public history is used in different ways to accomplish a similar goal. For cities with ties to blues history, blues music tourism can become a source for financial stability as well as a teaching opportunity in the form of public …
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A systemic approach to collaborative implementation network structures: implementation of cultural tourism products in an English seaside context.
… to gain further insights into the processes of cultural tourism implementation.A methodological framework was successfully developed using a Complex Systems approach and in particular the complementary use of the VSM and Social Network Analysis that did allow for a deeper understanding of policy …
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The commodification of Tibetan dance: The experience of ‘Ecological Migrants’ in the Three-River Headwater region of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
Cultural tourism is increasing in China, partly because of the government’s vigorous promotion of this tourism form, and the emergence of a prosperous middle class with time, money and the inclination to travel. In the Three-River Headwater Region of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau cultural tourism …
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Cultural Preservation Through Promotion: Marketing The Muscogee Way
<p>Cultural tourism is on the rise. According to UNESCO (2021), cultural tourism accounts for 40% of global tourism and is one of the fastest-growing segments of the tourism industry. Today, travelers worldwide seek authentic experiences that allow them to connect with local cultures, learn about …
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Old canal new water architecture : rethinking water heritage tourism in rural environment
In the context of growing cultural tourism, water heritage becomes a unique topic for its inherently multi-scale cultural, social and environmental aspects; and its potential to become a "living heritage" by incorporating local participation in a comprehensive development. This is nowhere clearer …
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The effects of commodification on cultural significance: two African fortifications
… is specifically concerned with the impact of cultural tourism on the valorisation of two African fortifications; Castelo São Jorge da Mina (Elmina Castle) in Elmina, Ghana and Casteel de Goede Hoop (Castle of Good Hope) in Cape Town, South Africa. The commodification of national and world …
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Bottling Hell: Myth-Making, Cultural Identity And The Datil Pepper Of St. Augustine, Florida
… the datil pepper (capsicum chinense) as a potent cultural symbol against a backdrop of heritage tourism in St. Augustine, Florida, widely known as "the nation's oldest city." the datil is a locally popular and regionally unique heirloom pepper endemic to St. Augustine and the surrounding environs. …
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All the Beef to the Heels Were in: Advertising and Plenty in Joyce's Ulysses
… affluent coterie's expenditures on domestic cultural tourism, as well as hygiene-related products, whose presence on the Irish scene was complicated by a British discourse on imperial cleanliness. Building a substantive critical context, the thesis also presents a comparative analysis of …
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The Price Tag of a 5-Star Culture: Cultural Performance and the Politics of Luxury in Oʻahu’s Hotel Industry
<p>This thesis examines the intersection of cultural tourism and luxury branding with settler colonial dynamics in Oʻahu’s high-end hospitality industry. Focusing on Disney’s Aulani Resort, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, and the Moana Surf Rider, the study investigates …
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Exploring the Phenomenon of “Superficial Appreciation” in Tourism
The research examines at how digital tourism encourages superficial appreciation, in which tourists prioritize visual elements over cultural or historical characteristics, motivated mostly by posts on social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook. The research combines Social Influence Theory …
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Rave to redoblada: the role of modernization and tourism in the traditional music and dance of Ibiza
… examine issues of modernization, folklorization, cultural tourism, authenticity, and gender in two genres of rural music: ball pages, a traditional rural courtship dance, and redoblada, a vocal genre unique to the Pitiuses (lbiza and Formentera). I will examine how each genre responded to social …
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Artists on display : open studios and the search for community empowerment
… neighborhoods and attract "creative" workers and cultural tourism, but these ideas support a specific conception of what art and creativity is and what the role of artists should be in revitalization. The overall message that is conveyed is that consumption-oriented arts and entertainment ventures …
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Indigenous culture, heritage and tourism : an analysis of the official tourism policy and its implementation in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal
It has been observed that the tourism industry is facing many challenges in KwaZulu-Natal. First and foremost, the ownership of tourism resources still does not reflect the demographics of the population of the province. Second, indigenous Zulu culture remains under-packaged for tourism purposes. …
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