Contemporary Issues in Cultural Heritage Tourism - 9781138082014

Name: Contemporary Issues in Cultural Heritage Tourism - 9781138082014
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Contemporary Issues in Cultural Heritage TourismAuthor(s): Jamie Kaminski, Angela M Benson, David Arnold\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138082014, 978-1138082014\nSynopsis\nThe perceived quality of a destinations cultural offering has long been a significant factor in determining tourist choices of destination. More recently, the need to present touristic offerings that include cultural experiences and heritage has become widely recognised, that this aspect of the tourism experience is an important differentiator of destinations, as well as being amongst the most manageable. This has also led to an increase in the management of such experiences through special exhibitions, events and festivals, as well as through ensuring more routine and controlled access to heritage sites.\n\nReflecting the increasing application of cultural heritage as a driver for tourism and development, this book provides for the first t.