ARTS & CULTURAL
TOURISM
Using pertinent research and analysis, can you explain why most of the
cultural heritage attractions are located in cities, not in the rural areas.
Try using examples to support your research and to defend your answer
Cultural Heritage Attractions
Reasons elaboration behind the location of the
Cultural Heritage attractions in Cities, not in the
rural areas
■ Tourists' expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the
chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events,
shopping, etc. These features attract people to the destination and contribute to the overall
experience of the trip.
■ HOW TOURISM CAN BUILD MORE
INCLUSIVE CITIES
Tourism can contribute to both equity and economic
growth. By prioritizing inclusivity in their efforts to
attract new visitors, destination marketing
organizations and tourism groups can benefit both
the local economy and underserved residents.
Cities and Tourism
■ Cities to absorb growth in world tourism:
International tourist arrivals in 1995 were 563 million and are expected to reach 1.6 billion by the year
2020. These forecasts use a conservative growth rate of 4.3% and 6.7% respectively; less than the
current growth rate. They do not include any domestic tourism which can readily be anticipated to
equal the international. It is obvious that most of this increase will have to be absorbed by cities.-
World Tourism Organisation
■ The most recent trends and forecasting studies by the World Tourism Organisation indicate that cities
will continue to be in high demand by tourists of all sorts, and the problems associated with the
handling of these tourists will have to be more systematically tackled by all parties concerned.Cities
face, therefore, a double challenge. Firstly, they have to be able to respond to the expectations and
needs of the growing numbers of tourists who are attracted to their rich and varied array of cultural,
business, entertainment, shopping, sports and other attractions; furthermore, they need to continuously
renovate and improve such facilities in order to maintain their share in the competitive tourism market
and the benefits resulting from it. Secondly, cities have to ensure that tourism is developed and
managed in such a way that it benefits the resident population, does not contribute to the deterioration
of the urban environment but rather to its enhancement, and does not become a financial burden to the
local authority.
Some of the key stakeholders in urban tourism include:
Private Sector i.e. airlines, hotel chain operators and owners, tour operators, credit card companies, tourist attraction operators (theme parks, events etc.), real estate agencies.
Public Sector i.e. city managers (from the historic city to the seaside resort), transportation planners, bus and train operators, information departments, economic development agencies, national parks, national tourist organisations.
Touristic Institutions i.e. museums, art galleries, historic facilities (e.g. the national trust) and educational organisations .
There are three key dimensions of tourism
in cities and urban areas:
•Products - the anticipated changes necessary from tourist
attraction providers; theme parks, operators of events (sports,
shows, fairs), museums and hotels. What are their plans, how
do they respond to the anticipated growth?
•Information - How does a city make itself more tourist
friendly? What are the information systems available to
tourists? How do tour operators deal with this growing
demand? How to accumulate information on customer
preferences and requirement, seasonal changes, age groups
etc.? How to develop enduring attractions which will provide
sustainable development? What information does the city
provide in order to attract tourist attraction providers?
•Impacts - economic and development opportunities as well
as the impact of tourism growth on sustainable development,
transportation, cultural and environmental, social and
economic aspects.
Challenges for Rural Tourism
Rural areas throughout the world
have continually been attributed
with several hinderances including
poverty, faulty governance, and
susceptibility to natural disasters.
However, with the recent
development of tourism, these
provinces have seen a strong rise
in visitation. Despite this increase
in economic sustainability, planners
are still presented with many
challenges as they try to balance
developmental and ecological
considerations.
References
■ https://www.slideshare.net/pamelaagoni1/rural-tourism-106315027
■ https://images.app.goo.gl/9ShzBc7F9oUPXbRY8
■ https://images.app.goo.gl/DzAt8zHEPk3hG9159
■ https://www.bestcities.org/news/2018/07/18/how-tourism-can-build-more-inclusive-cities/
■ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233437574_Heritage_Tourism_in_Rural_Areas_Chal
lenges_for_Improving_Socio-economic_Impacts
■ amazon.ae/Global-Opportunities-Challenges-Mountain-Tourism/dp/1799813029
■ https://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/cities-tour.html
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