Cultural Tourism: Global and Local Perspectives

Cultural Tourism: Global and Local Perspectives
ISBN-10
1136792341
ISBN-13
9781136792342
Series
Cultural Tourism
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
378
Language
English
Published
2013-03-07
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Greg Richards

Description

For many nations around the world, cultural tourism is not only a major industry but also a support for national identity and a means for preserving heritage. Cultural Tourism: Global and Local Perspectives brings together in one volume interdisciplinary explorations of cultural tourism from leading international authorities in different locations around the world. Experts from the Cultural Tourism Research Group of the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) discuss major issues that have emerged from the ATLAS research program over the past decade. Students and practitioners can examine important global and local issues such as authenticity, 'placelessness', the changing relationships between local communities and tourists, the changing meaning of religious heritage, festivals, and special events. 72 figures and tables make complex information easy to access and understand.

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