A Scenic Route to Interpretation

2020 ◽  
pp. 236-246
Author(s):  
Amanda Kramp
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Historical Narratives ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Cultural Heritage Management ◽  
Final Destination ◽  
British Caribbean ◽  
Cultural Heritage Tourism

Betty’s Hope is important and multifaceted in its historical and social significance related to the production and economy of sugar, the labor and life of enslaved Africans and their descendants, and the Codringtons, an influential family in the British Caribbean. However, tourism has long surpassed sugar as Antigua’s primary economic driver, such that today Betty’s Hope is a cultural heritage tourism site. An interpretive exhibition in the Visitors Center at Betty’s Hope and a smaller exhibit within the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda in St. Johns aid in the fulfilment of ethical responsibilities of those who steward the cultural heritage resources of both Betty’s Hope and Antigua. The recent renewal and installation of these exhibits constitute an important component of cultural heritage management. At the crossroads of best practices in museology and cultural heritage management, by way of accountability and accessibility, the final destination is interpretation, serving both local Antiguans and international travelers while fulfilling stewardship responsibilities, particularly in view of contested historical narratives of a colonial past.

History, Heritage, and the Representation of Ethnic Diversity

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Sweet ◽  
Fengqi Qian
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
National Unity ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Cultural Heritage Tourism

Government, tourism developers, and communities appreciate the cultural significance of historic sites from varied viewpoints. This chapter aims to provide an effective lens through which to view the development trajectory of China’s cultural heritage tourism. A central thread is the relationship between cultural heritage tourism and the shaping of the public view of history, examined using the case study of Chengde, a World Heritage Site in China. The study provides insight into the contested use of the space by different parties through analysis of Chengde’s symbolic value in promoting ethnic diversity and enhancing national unity. Although the focus on the site’s cultural significance has resulted in a variety of public programs, interpretation of the site reflects values consistent with government objectives and commercial interests. The ability of the site to incorporate multiple perspectives in heritage interpretation is limited by underdeveloped community consultation and participation in the heritage management process.

Charting the role of digital platforms for cultural heritage tourism in India

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parul G. Munjal
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Developmental Models ◽  
Cultural Heritage Tourism

Purpose With the growth of number of smart phone users in India, digital interfaces such as android applications are easy to access and operate. While conventional websites have been in existence over the past few decades, government schemes as well as non-government entities have emerged over the recent years that create opportunities for connecting digital interfaces with cultural heritage tourism. The purpose of this study is to attempt to cover the various facets of interaction between the two dimensions, in an attempt to identify possibilities in the near future. Design/methodology/approach The research process included review of government scheme guidelines and proposal documents, and various digital interfaces as available on the World Wide Web and in the form of mobile applications. The data collection and analysis process included interviews with the founders of two mobile application developing start-ups in India. Findings India is positioned to take the leap into the creating unparalleled visitor experiences and opportunities for local communities and other stakeholders through use of technology and digital interfaces that can sustain the cultural heritage resources and create new developmental models that have not been possible otherwise. The need is to create synergies across the various opportunities, not only though time bound schemes and projects but embedding the same into the heritage management and governance model. Originality/value This paper provides an insight into the issues and opportunities in developing digital interfaces towards enhancing cultural heritage tourism in India.

scholarly journals Irina Arpentii, Cultural heritage management, the Polish experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-141
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Cultural Heritage Management ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Polish Experience ◽  
Historic Centre ◽  
Definition Of

This article aims to understand the concept of cultural heritage and to analyze its appropriation by contemporary society through an efficient management, based on the Polish experience. This article presents the definition of cultural heritage. It also discusses the laws, concerning heritage and the cultural heritage management system in Poland. This is a contribution to the general aspect of cultural heritage management. I have highlighted the role of documentation for the identification, protection, interpretation, and preservation of cultural heritage. Referring to digitalization, the information about digitization projects is also examined, such as Kultura+ Program and Arches. To better assess and evaluate the cultural heritage management in Poland, I have presented some of the best practices, such as the Wieliczka protection, Wawel conservation and Warsaw’s Historic Centre reconstruction and demonstrated the role of cultural institutions and organizations for the protection and promotion of cultural heritage.

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