This book discusses the the integration between tourism and heritage and strategies to achieve sustainability in the tourism sector. The book adds innovative insights into the development of new practices solving challenges of sustainability in this sector and promoting responsible tourism. The book in hands also offers solutions and discusses sustainable tourism environment, social and economic impacts of tourism, and policies and mechanisms for heritage preservation. The primary audience of this book will be scholars, planners, architects, and stakeholders interested in sustainable tourism. This book is a culmination of selected research papers from IEREK’s third edition of the International Conference on Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST) held online in collaboration with the University of Maya, Portugal (2021).
Author(s): Ante Mandić, Rui Alexandre Castanho, Uglješa Stankov
Series: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation: IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development
Edition: 3
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 220
City: Cham
Scientific Committee
Contents
Sustainable Environment: Geography and Tourism
1 Re-looking Through Ian Mc Harg's Perspective on Landscape Planning: Watershed Management of Cultural Landscapes of Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
1 Introduction to the Study
2 Design with Nature—Ian Mc Harg’s Perspective on Landscape Management
3 Context
3.1 Regional Context
3.2 Climatic Context
3.3 Hydrological Context
4 Orchha—City
5 Infrastructure
5.1 Heritage Significance
5.1.1 Cultural Heritage
5.1.2 Environmental Significance
6 Orchha—Regional Study—Natural Features of the Delineated Region
6.1 Terrain—Topography, and Slope
6.2 Hydrology
6.3 Vegetation Mapping
6.4 Geology
6.5 Ground Water Recharge Potential
7 Results and Discussion
7.1 Issues
7.2 Watershed Management
7.3 Landscape Management
8 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
2 Heritage Tourism: The Case Study of I Benedettini (BARI)
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Heritage Tourism: New Cultural Perspectives
3 Landscape and Gastronomy as Sustainable Heritage Tourism Resource
4 Research Methodology: How to Develop a Heritage Tourism Plan
5 Case Study: I Benedettini
6 Baseline Survey and Study Findings
7 Conclusion
References
3 From the Paradise of Beit Shean Valley to the Contested Landscape of the Valley of Springs: Water Amenities, Environmental Justice, and Sustainable Development
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement and Methods of Investigation
3 Literature Review: Sustainable Tourism and Recreation, Environmental Justice, and Water
4 Results: The Valley of Springs as a Case Study
4.1 Geology and Hydrology
4.2 Human Settlement
4.3 Water for Living and Enjoyment
4.4 Beit Shean and Water
4.5 The Symbolic Meaning of Water in the Valley of Springs
4.6 2020 Events
5 In Conclusion: Planning Through the Perspective of Water
5.1 The Role of the Drainage Basin
5.2 Mapping Water
5.3 Sustainable Planning
References
4 Religious Tourism During the COVID-19 Period: The Case of Our Lady of Agony Festival, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 The Example of Our Lady of Agony Festival: Historical Background
2.2 The Program of the Our Lady of Agony Festival
3 Methodology
4 Analysis of the Results
5 Conclusions
References
5 Visitors’ Perception of Tourist Attractions in a Green Protected Area: The Case Study of the Peneda-Gerês National Park
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 The Experience in Tourism
2.2 Nature-Based Tourism Experiences
2.3 PGNP as a Tourist Destination
3 Methodology
4 Findings
5 Conclusions
References
Social and Economic Impacts
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6 Solidarity Tourism in a Multicultural Society in Southern Italy
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Solidarity Tourism
3 Affect Theory and Solidarity Tourism
4 Solidarity Tourism in Camini
4.1 Volunteers
4.2 Immigrants, Local People, and Jungi Mundu
5 Balance Theory of Social Network Analysis
5.1 Balance Theory
5.2 Social Networks in Camini
6 What Makes Solidarity Tourism Sustainable
6.1 The Affect Theory on the Balanced Network in Camini
6.2 Discussion
7 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
7 Tourism Impacts on Heritage Sites in Japan: From Government’s View to Local People’s Awareness
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Economic Impacts of Tourism
1.2 Environmental Impacts of Tourism
1.3 Socio-cultural Impacts of Tourism
2 Methodology
3 Findings and Discussion
3.1 From Government’s View
3.1.1 Aging Population and Cultural Heritage Fading
3.1.2 Constrained Budget for Cultural Heritage Conservation
3.1.3 Shortage of Labor Force in Tourism Industry
3.2 To Local People’s Awareness
3.2.1 Descriptive Statistics
3.2.2 Factor Analysis of Perceived Tourism Impact Items
3.2.3 Differences in Local People’ Perception and Attitude Toward Tourism Impacts in Heritage Sites in Japan According to Sociodemographic Variables
4 Conclusion
References
8 Exploring the Unlimited and Unexplored Rural Tourism in Meghalaya, North East India
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Meghalaya and Tourism: The Current Scenario
3.1 Tourist Footfall
4 The Traditional Communities of Meghalaya
4.1 The Festivals and Traditional Art Forms
5 Why Rural Tourism in Meghalaya?
5.1 Future Potential
6 Conclusion: Rural Tourism—The Wayforward
Acknowledgements
References
9 Effects of Market Intelligence Generation, Online Reviews, and Management Response on the Business Performance of Rural Accommodation Establishments in France
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Base and Hypotheses
2.1 Literature Review
2.2 Online Consumer Reviews
2.3 Management Response
2.4 Market Intelligence Generation
2.5 Moderating Effects
2.6 Hypothesis Development
3 Methodology
3.1 Sample
3.2 Measurement
4 Results
4.1 Main Results
4.2 Moderating Effects
5 Conclusions
5.1 Theoretical Indications
5.2 Practical Indications
Acknowledgements
References
10 The Fortress of Santa Catarina de Ribamar (Portimão) as a Proposal for Good Practices of Military Heritage Preservation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Brief History of the Fortress of Santa Catarina de Ribamar
3 The Twentieth Century: Adapting to Tourism
4 The Twenty-First Century: Progressive Abandonment and the Current State
5 Proposal for Good Practices of Military Heritage Conservation
6 Final Considerations
Acknowledgements
References
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11 Sustainable Tourism in Natural Territories that Have Suffered from Catastrophes: The Perception of Public and Private Stakeholders of the Alva Great Route
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Sustainable Tourism Development
3 Tourism Routes
4 Impact of Catastrophes in Tourism
5 Characterisation of the Alva Great Route
6 Methodology
7 Empirical Study
8 Conclusions
References
Policies and Mechanisms for Heritage Preservation
12 Municipality of Ramon, Isabela, Philippines: Sustainable Tourism and Strategic Development Plan 2021–2025
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Literature Review
2 Methodology
2.1 Research Design/Data Measure
2.2 Subjects and Study Sites
2.3 Data Gathering/Mode of Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Situational Analysis
3.2 Destination Assessment
4 Recommendations
5 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Appendix: Product Development Strategies
References
13 Designing Conservation: From Sustainable Heritage to Sustainable Tourism (and Vice Versa)
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Conceptual and Methodological Background: The Need for New Heritage Narratives in Tourism Through Circular Economy
3 Methodology
4 The International Tourism Accommodation Criteria in a Heritage Perspective
5 The Tourism Experience in Heritage Perspective
6 Two Case Studies: Rosa Rosae Guesthouse and the Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico
7 Discussion
8 Conclusion
Funding
References
14 Education and Professional Training in Tourism and Hospitality: The Case of Portuguese Travel Agents
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Travel Agencies and Tourism
2.2 Education in Tourism
2.3 Professional Qualification in Tourism
3 Methodology
4 Results
4.1 Sociodemographic and Professional Profile of Travel Agents
4.2 Academic Profile of Travel Agents
4.3 Professional Training Profile of Travel Agents
5 Conclusions
References
15 The Future of Historic Re-enactments in Portugal—The Case of Santa Maria da Feira
Abstract
1 Introduction the Normal Flow of a Crisis in the Tourism Industry
2 Historical Re-enactments in Portugal—What Future?
3 Methodology
4 New Tendencies
5 Discussion
6 Results the Future of These Events: Historical Re-Enactment and Heritage Education
7 Conclusions
References
16 Assessing On-Water Recreation Experiences in Midwestern U.S. Glacial Lakes: Identifying Areas of Conflict and Agreement
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Approach to Research: Study Area and Methodology
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Mean Maximum Satisfaction (MMS) Comparing Stakeholder Experiences
4 Results Summary
4.1 Quantitative Results: Observational Data
4.2 Qualitative Results: Email Survey Data
4.3 Mean Maximum Satisfaction (MMS) of On-Water Recreation Activities
5 Discussion and Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References