CULTURAL TOURISM is that form of tourism whose object is, among other aims, the discovery of monuments and sites. It exerts on these last a very positive effect insofar as it contributes - to satisfy its own ends - to their maintenance and protection. This form of tourism justifies in fact the efforts which said … Continue reading ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Cultural Tourism
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DC Culture & Heritage http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/about-us/dc-culture-heritage To many, Washington, DC is the nation’s and the world’s political powerhouse. But DC is much more than that. DC is rich in culture and heritage as evidenced by the spectrum of historic sites and cultural institutions found in every neighborhood in the city. DC is brimming with art, music, … Continue reading Cultural Tourism DC
OECD - The Impact of Culture on Tourism publication http://www.oecd.org/cfe/tourism/theimpactofcultureontourism.htm Cultural tourism is one of the largest and fastest-growing global tourism markets. Culture and creative industries are increasingly being used to promote destinations and enhance their competitiveness and attractiveness. Many locations are now actively developing their tangible and intangible cultural assets as a means of … Continue reading OECD – The Impact of Culture on Tourism
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