Emirati women preparing traditional food

Cultural Tourism

Cultural Tourism can be defined as tourism that encourages visitors to engage with those elements of a destination which make up its essential character, including its people and lifestyle,arts and heritage, food and local produce, social, economic and political structures history and archaeology,cultural diversity and cultural landscapes. Cultural tourism also promotes pride and enhances quality of life for local residents.

 

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Tourist Attractions

Assessing Sites

Four Steps

Five Principles

Assessing the Potential

Task

Select a proposed tourist destination from the list provided by your lecturer. Complete an assessment of the site as a potential cultural tourism destination.