2. Heritage Tourism
• a branch of tourism oriented towards the
cultural heritage of the location where
tourism is occurring.
3. What is Culture
• Culture has always been a major object of
travel, as the development of the Grand Tour
from the 16th century onwards attests. In the
20th century, some people have claimed,
culture ceased to be the objective of tourism:
tourism is now culture. Cultural attractions
play an important role in tourism at all levels,
from the global highlights of world culture to
attractions that underpin local identities
4. The Benefits Heritage Tourism
• Promotes community pride
• Businesses
• Job
• property values
• Rediscover the place
19. My Vote to New 7 wonders cities in
the world
Voted via: www.new7wonders.com (2014-07-02)
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vote
# City Country Region Promote
1 Vigan Philippines South East
Asia &
Oceania
2 Mexico City Mexico North
America
3 Quito Ecuador South
America
4 Havana Cuba Central
America &
Caribbean
5 Barcelona Spain Western
Europe
6 Kyoto Japan North Asia
and Pacific
7 Athens Greece Eastern
Europe