Heritage and Cultural Heritage Tourism

This book presents the state of the art on cultural heritage and tourism globally. Divided into four themes of historical and economic contexts; building resilient societies; de-colonization, community, and placemaking; and empowerment and social capital, the book analyses the relevance of heritage and includes case studies in sustainable cultural heritage. It offers vital context and guidance for those working in heritage management and also presents emerging cultural heritage challenges and opportunities.

The volume presents a research agenda for understanding the role of heritage in identity, ecology, health and well-being and its application to heritage tourism. It discusses the need for partnerships between tourism and cultural heritage management and the need to establish better information sharing for establishing joint research initiatives. The central importance of sharing and incorporating Indigenous and/or local voices in order to expand tourists' understanding of cultural heritage runs throughout the volume. The book highlights on-the-ground tools and guidance for cultural heritage resource managers and includes a discussion on emerging and convergent challenges such as the impacts of COVID-19 and climate disasters, featuring heritage and tourism from across the globe with emphasis on the dynamic situation in East and SE Asia. A concluding chapter summarizes themes and trends and future directions for this area of research with a focus on theoretical contributions. This book is of interest to heritage scholars and practitioners.

Auteur

Dr. Pei-Lin Yu has worked as an anthropological archaeologist for more than 20 years for the Forest Service, Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and Corps of Engineers. She has consulted with experts from more than 25 tribal and indigenous communities and worked in scientific archaeology and as a repatriation specialist. Yu's research interests include ethnoarchaeology, indigenous cultural heritage values and preservation, Neolithic and Paleolithic Island Southeast Asia, and climate change and resilience of past and contemporary societies. Dr. Thanik Lertcharnrit has worked as an archaeologist for over three decades. He has engaged in numerous government and non-government projects on the preservation and public education of cultural heritage sites in Thailand. Thanik's research interests include prehistoric Thailand and Southeast Asia, ceramic analysis, emergence of early complex societies, and cultural resource management. Dr. George S. Smith holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in anthropology and has been awarded two honorary doctorate degrees for his work in cultural heritage management, archaeological resource protection, and archaeological curriculum development. He has taught cultural heritage management and helped establish the SAA's public education and curriculum committees, and the heritage values interest group. He has published numerous books and articles on cultural heritage.