Cultural Tourism

This info is taken from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

What is cultural heritage tourism?

Cultural heritage tourism is traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes cultural, historic and natural resources.

What Makes a Cultural Heritage Tourism Program Successful?

The National Trust pioneered the process for heritage tourism programs in 1990 with a three-year initiative working with 16 pilot areas in four states. Out of this effort, five guiding principles and four steps were developed for successful and sustainable cultural heritage tourism. These principles and steps have been used through the United States and beyond to guide program development efforts.

5 Principles for Cultural Heritage Tourism

  1. Collaborate
  2. Find the fit between the community and tourism
  3. Make sites and programs come alive
  4. Focus on authenticity and quality
  5. Preserve and protect

4 Steps for Cultural Heritage Tourism

  1. Assess the potential.
  2. Plan and organize.
  3. Prepare for visitors; protect and manage resources.
  4. Market for success.

Go To: Resources & Links for Cultural Heritage Tourism