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The danger posed by cultural tourism is that culture may be lost.... This is clearly the wrong way to go about cultural tourism.... It may also be constructive, which means that it is defined according to relative standards, and the meaning of the word Or, it may be existential, in which it is entirely subjective and really depends upon how authentic the cultural display feels to the person experiencing it.... Another danger is that native people may be exploited through inauthentic cultural shows....
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Essay
Throughout this paper, modifications made in cultural events and the underlying outcomes are discussed and analyzed.... nbsp;With the passage of time, cultural events have become one of the most startling tourist attractions bolstering the global tourism industry by leaps and bounds… Improvements, as far as the infrastructure are concerned are permissible for they will add convenience to the tourists, but giving up cultural values as the cost to greater profitability is not a good idea....
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Coursework
This coursework "the importance of authenticity in Urban Tourism" focuses on the reality of what is presented to the tourist as part of the tourist experience.... hellip; authenticity in urban tourism does not make much difference to the experience as it does in the case of eco-tourism or rural tourism.... ang (1999) describes how some of the purposes of seeking authenticity in tourism can be linked to existential authenticity where the tourists seek to discover the self by exposing himself or herself to different experiences....
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This literature review "authenticity in Tourism" focuses on an issue that is real, a culture that is genuine, and not interfered with.... hellip; Tourism is a journey in search of authenticity.... It is also a commercial activity, and businessmen in this sector understand the needs of tourists in search of authenticity and as such, they develop certain cultural and social values that are not authentic.... This, therefore, erodes the notion of authenticity for the purposes of making profits....
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Literature review
"Cultural Differences in tourism " paper focuses on a critical discussion of why service providers in Scotland tourism sector should have a proper understanding of the cultural background of the business visitors for the sector to remain competitive.... nbsp;… The challenges facing Scotland's tourism industry as it deals with the cultural diversity of visitors relate to the need to offer them authentic and satisfying experiences.... nbsp; In order to maintain a competitive edge over compositing nations, the Scottish tourism sector must put in place measures to ensure the country sustains a high level of revenue from international visitors....
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Coursework
The assignment defines the terms emic and etic in the context of cross-cultural tourism research.... hellip; Sustainable development is essential for the survival of indigenous cultural tourism as sustainable development models are necessary for indigenous tourism to maintain its authenticity and flourish.... This assignment "The Benefits of tourism of Indigenous Communities " discusses the mission and aims of the World Heritage Convention, with emphasis on its effect on indigenous tourism....
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Assignment
This assignment "The Concept of Sustainable Development of Indigenous cultural tourism" discusses the mission and aims of the World Heritage Convention, with emphasis on its effect on indigenous tourism.... hellip; Sustainable development is an essential prerequisite for the survival and growth of indigenous cultural tourism.... Sustainable tourism aims at the social and cultural well being of local residents through the protection of environmental resources, natural habitats, and authentic indigenous products....
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The concept of authenticity derives from the quality of being 'other' to the tourists.... The paper "tourism and Visual Culture" states that there are two distinct cultural formations namely visual culture and tourism.... There exist some diverse ways in which visual practices and representations have been associated with the rituals and experiences of tourism.... hellip; Most historians and geographers argued that images have a crucial and formative function in the practices of tourism....
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Term Paper