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Politicising dark tourism sites: evidence from Cyprus

Farmaki, Anna; Antoniou, Katerina - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 9 (2017) 2, pp. 175-186

Purpose This paper aims to extend understanding on how the tourist experience at dark heritage sites is directed and … consequently influences the narratives of cultural heritage. By discussing the way dark heritage sites are projected by suppliers …, the paper anticipates to advance knowledge on the nexus between dark tourism and heritage and to offer insights into the …

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Cultural heritage tourism on Peru's north coast

M. Underberg-Goode, Natalie - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 6 (2014) 3, pp. 200-214

Purpose – This paper aims to focus on the impact of cultural heritage tourism in North Coast Peru on local communities … the development of tourism. A number of studies have explored the connection between archaeology, cultural heritage, and … tourist development in Peru and Latin America. While North Coast Peru is an area rich in pre-Inca cultural heritage, many …

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Leveraging the cultural and economic value of fairs and festivals in India

Munjal, Sandeep; Jauhari, Vinnie - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 7 (2015) 4, pp. 417-423

Purpose – This paper aims to summarize and review the opportunities and challenges that India offers in terms of leveraging the cultural and economic potential of the fairs and festivals. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws from the findings of the theme issue contributors. All the...

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The potential of a participatory approach in sustaining the fairs and festivals of small towns

Munjal, Parul G - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 7 (2015) 4, pp. 347-366

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the issues and potential in using the participatory approach to help sustain the fairs and festivals of small and medium towns and tap into their tourism potential. Design/methodology/approach – An annual fair held in Sohna, a small town of...

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Regional smart cultural tourism destinations in a region of Latvia

Jankova, Liga; Auzina, Anita; Zvirbule, Andra - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 15 (2023) 5, pp. 507-516

Purpose The aim is to analyse a regional cultural tourism object in Latvia, focusing on the elements of smart tourism as an indication of opportunities provided by digital technologies and its practical application. Design/methodology/approach The research employed data from the Central...

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The FC Porto Museum project and the challenges of a new reality

Valente, Luís - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 12 (2020) 6, pp. 767-770

Purpose This paper aims to explain how FC Porto positioned its museum and stadium as touristic and cultural attractions of reference in Porto. The current international situation demands a reflection on how to behave in relation to the market in the near future. Design/methodology/approach This...

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Sports museums as part of the touristic and cultural itineraries

Magalhães, Mafalda; Horta, Paulo; Valente, Luis; … - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 9 (2017) 6, pp. 669-674

Purpose This paper aims to explain how FC Porto became an important agent on the contribution for the development of tourism in the city of Porto. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on information drawn from official sources and relevant data from Futebol Clube do Porto. Findings...

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