Legacy and Innovation: Integrating Cultural Heritage Conservation with Contemporary Tourism Management

This book explores the intersection of culture, sustainability, and tourism. Also, it explores the importance of integrating cultural heritage preservation, environmental sustainability, and economic considerations in the development of tourism destinations. It provides a deep understanding of how cultural tourism can be harnessed to create positive and responsible tourism experiences that benefit local communities, protect natural resources, and promote cultural diversity.

Drawing upon real-world examples and case studies, this book offers practical strategies and approaches for fostering sustainable tourism practices. It examines the role of technology in enhancing cultural tourism experiences, the impact of tourism on local economies, and the preservation of cultural vitality in peripheral areas. The book also analyzes the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on the tourism industry and explores sustainable development models for the post-pandemic era.

With a multidisciplinary approach, this book is a valuable resource for tourism professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students interested in the field of sustainable tourism. It emphasizes the need for a balanced and holistic approach that considers the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of cultural tourism. By promoting cultural understanding, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community engagement, ＂Cultural Sustainable Tourism＂ paves the way for a more sustainable and responsible future in the tourism industry.

This book provides a diverse range of case studies and research insights into various aspects of sustainable tourism. It offers valuable perspectives on community-based approaches, cultural preservation, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, destination modeling, heritage restoration, and the interconnections between tourism, media, and culture.

Throughout the book, readers will find a wealth of case studies, research insights, and practical examples from around the world. These real-world examples offer valuable lessons and best practices for implementing sustainable cultural tourism initiatives. The book also encourages critical thinking and reflection, inviting readers to consider the ethical dimensions of cultural tourism, the importance of local empowerment, and the long-term sustainability of tourism practices.

Rui Alexandre Castanho holds an International Ph.D. on Sustainable Planning in Borderlands. Nowadays, he is a Professor at the WSB University, Poland, and a visitor Professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an European Climate Pact Ambassador. Besides, he completed a post-doc researcher on the GREAT Project, University of Azores, Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Furthermore, he collaborates with the ECIDES Research Group - University International of La Rioja (UNIR), Spain; VALORIZA - Research Center for the Enhancement of Endogenous Resources, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (IPP), Portugal; CITUR - Madeira - Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation, Madeira, Portugal (Vice-coordinator); and AQUAGEO Research Group - University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Moreover, he has Graduated in Green Spaces Engineering and Agricultural Engineering and holds a Master’s Degree in Planning, Audit, and Control in Urban Green Spaces. He is also the author and/or editor of 20 books, more than a 120 indexed peer review papers, 80 indexed book chapters, 90 conference papers, and made several presentations worldwide academic events as keynote speaker. Tatjana Pivac Born in 1976 in Novi Sad. She graduated from the Faculty of Sciences, Novi Sad in 2000, received her MSc degree in 2004, and defended her PhD thesis in 2008. She was appointed Associate Professor in 2014, in the field of Tourism. She teaches at all levels of study at the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management. At the bachelor level she teaches the following courses: Cultural Heritage in Tourism, Selective Forms of Tourism, Excursion Tourism, Cultural Tourism, and Wine Tourism. At the master level she teaches the following courses: Introduction to Event Management and Cultural Events Management, and at the doctoral level she teaches Contemporary Forms of Tourism and Organization of Leisure and Events. She is a member of numerous commissions and working groups at the Faculty of Sciences: Organizing Committee of the International Meeting Contemporary Trends in Tourism, Hotel Management and Gastronomy, Self-evaluation and Quality Board, Master and Doctoral Studies Enrolment Commission at the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, etc. She is the editor of an international scientific journal Tourism. She has participated in numerous national and international projects, reviewed a large number of papers in national and international journals. She has authored and co-authored over 100 scientific papers. Dr Ante Mandic is an assistant professor of sustainable tourism at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, University of Split, Croatia. He is also an affiliated faculty at the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at Colorado State University. He serves as a manager of SmartCulTour Living Lab and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Ecotourism, and the Executive Committee member and coordinator of Knowledge development at the International Union for Conservation of Nature - World Commission for Protected Areas TAPAS. His teaching and research predominately focus on sustainable tourism development in nature-based destinations. He has published a number of academic papers and book chapters. His books on sustainable tourism in nature-based destinations were published with Springer Nature, Routledge and Edward Elgar. Dr Mandic has extensive experience working as a researcher or educator on international projects founded by INTERREG MEDITERRANEAN and HORIZON 2020 program.