Cultural Tourism in Rural Communities

Bachleitner, Reinhard; Zins, Andreas H.

doi:10.1016/s0148-2963(97)00201-4

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“…They firmly believe that their community should support the development of tourism and are willing to participate personally in the development of alternative forms of tourism. Furthermore, the findings of previous studies reveal that when residents realize that the positive effects are likely to be greater than the negative, they do not only consent on the tourism development of their area but also they strongly support it (Andriotis, 2004;Bachleitner and Zins, 1999;Besculides et al 2002;Lotfi et al 2010;McGehee et al 2002;OECD, 2009). Finally, those employed in the tourism sector and are financially dependent on it seem to have a more positive attitude towards cultural tourism, since it can be considered as a means of preserving their cultural heritage and increasing local income as well (Brunt and Courtney, 1999;Bujosa and Rossello, 2007;Ko and Stewart, 2002;Liu, 2003;Quinn, 2007;Sdrali and Chazapi, 2007;Shin, 2010).…”

Section: The Perspective Of Local Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Many locations are now actively developing their tangible and intangible cultural assets as a means of developing comparative advantages in an increasingly competitive tourism marketplace and creating local distinctiveness in the face of globalization (Bachleitner and Zins, 1999;Besculides et al 2002;Esu and Arrey, 2009;OECD, 2009;Sdrali and Chazapi, 2007). However, the residents' attitude and perception towards the impacts of tourism development is considered to be essential to tourism planning and management, since tourism has both positive and negative socioeconomic effects on their lives.…”

Section: The Perspective Of Local Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…At the same time, local and foreign investments are encouraged and infrastructure and services are improved (Andriotis, 2004;Bachleitner and Zins, 1999;Besculides et al 2002;Brunt and Courtney, 1999;Buckley, 2012;Bujosa and Rossello, 2007;Esu and Arrey, 2009;Ko and Stewart, 2002;OECD, 2009;Sdrali and Chazapi, 2007;Tomljenovic, 2002;Turker and Ozturk, 2013).…”

Section: The Perspective Of Local Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, emphasis has been given in regenerating areas and improving locals' living conditions, while promoting the cultural, historical and aesthetic characteristics of a place, thus ensuring the preservation and the promotion of its cultural assets. Therefore, the protection of architectural heritage is not limited only to the preservation of historic buildings and complexes, but extends to reusing them, integrating them into a broader contemporary urban planning and a spatial organization (Bachleitner and Zins, 1999;Bandarin et al 2011;Besculides et al 2002;Dimitsantou-Kremezi, 2006;Ivona, 2003;Liu, 2003;Matarasso, 1999;Prayag, 2009;Shin, 2010;Tomljenovic, 2002).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Integrating Cultural Heritage into Contemporary Life The Perspective of Local Communities: The Case of Arcadia, Greece

Lappa¹,

Georgitsoyanni²

2016

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The current study aims to highlight the importance of integrating cultural heritage into contemporary life as a means to contribute to the economic and tourism development of a historical area and as an asset to local development. The study focuses on the cultural goods of Arcadia in central Peloponnese, Greece, an area of great history and rich architectural heritage, which gives a distinct cultural identity to the region. The overall objective of the current research is to describe how the different kinds of cultural benefits, derived by tourism, are perceived by the local community. A questionnaire based survey, conducted in Arcadia during the period 2012-2014, demonstrates that the locals strongly support the promotion of the architectural richness of the region in order to become an attraction for visitors, contributing both to the improvement of the quality of life, as well as the economic and tourism development of the area. The survey results confirm that cultural tourism is seen as an opportunity to contribute to the economic and cultural sustainability of the area and the local community. The implementation of a linear regression model shows that education is the key factor influencing the residents' view regarding the promotion of cultural tourism in the region.

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Section: The Perspective Of Local Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: The Perspective Of Local Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Perspective Of Local Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Integrating Cultural Heritage into Contemporary Life The Perspective of Local Communities: The Case of Arcadia, Greece

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Georgitsoyanni²

2016

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“…Presently, tourists have been changing their traveling behaviors and they obviously regard more on the local communities, cultural heritage, clean and safety tourist destination, and environmental friendly (Popichit, Anuwichanont, Chuanchom, Serirat, & Mechinda, 2013). Cultural tourism helps to promote the way of life learning, the pride of community, the ethnic groups, and supports family-owned business in those areas (Bachleitner & Zins, 1999;Sudipta, Sarat, & Babu, 2010). In general, the poor and remote communities have plenty of intangible cultural resources including customs, folklore, and are sometimes located not far from the famous heritage sites whose culture can drive the sustainable tourism development.…”

Section: Cultural Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Tourists’ Push and Pull Travel Motivations to Participate in Songkran Festival in Thailand as a Tourist Destination: A Case of Taiwanese Visitors

Tsai¹,

Sakulsinlapakorn²

2016

JTHM

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This study aims to identify travel motivations including push and pull motivations that positively and directly affected the decision-making of Taiwanese travelers in participating in Songkran Festival in Thailand as their cultural destination. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 388 Taiwanese respondents who have never participated in Songkran Festival in Thailand before. The lists consisted of 30 attributes representing push motivation (14 attributes) as "psychological factor", pull motivation (13 attributes) as "destination factor", and intention to participate (three attributes). Pearson's correlation and simple linear regression were used to examine the research hypotheses. As a result, push and pull motivations positively and directly affected the intention to participate in Songkran Festival in Thailand. For push motivation, Taiwanese visitors perceived that they want to relax and get experience in foreign land, and have enjoyable time with travel companion. For pull motivation, Taiwanese visitors perceived that there are many special events in Songkran Festival, the image of Songkran Festival, Thai food is delicious, and the people are friendly and courteous. The managerial implications were also made for tourism industry of Thailand in terms of examination motivations in implementing new market strategies, designing promotion, and decision-making about destination development.

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Host community attitudes toward tourism and cultural tourism development: the case of the Lewes District, southern England

Ritchie

Inkari

2006

Int. J. Tourism Res.

123

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Increasingly research is being conducted on host community attitudes toward tourism. However, few studies have been conducted at a regional level and none have examined the attitudes of the host community towards both tourism and cultural tourism development. This paper outlines a study conducted in the Lewes District of southern England and notes that although residents are generally supportive of tourism development and cultural tourism development, there are differences in opinion concerning the perceived economic and social benefits. In particular, levels of income and proximity to the tourist centre were major influencing factors. Conclusions and recommendations are made concerning the need for tourism planners to distribute the benefits more widely and to engage residents from different socio-economic groups and localities in tourism planning and development activities.

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Cultural Tourism in Rural Communities

Cited by 139 publications

References 25 publications

Integrating Cultural Heritage into Contemporary Life The Perspective of Local Communities: The Case of Arcadia, Greece

Integrating Cultural Heritage into Contemporary Life The Perspective of Local Communities: The Case of Arcadia, Greece

Exploring Tourists’ Push and Pull Travel Motivations to Participate in Songkran Festival in Thailand as a Tourist Destination: A Case of Taiwanese Visitors

Host community attitudes toward tourism and cultural tourism development: the case of the Lewes District, southern England

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