Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) can be a valuable tourism resource for both government
and local communities. However, the complex definition and the massive and fragmented …

The prolific and increasing number of academic studies concerned with spiritual tourism
echoes humans' enduring quest for spirituality through travel and the entanglement of many …

As the application of colored designs on cloth using wax in certain areas in decorating items
of clothing, Batik is made through several steps that come from drawing the pattern on the …

Constructive collaboration with host communities while maintaining their traditional culture is
crucial when planning tourism ventures, particularly if ensuring sustainability is considered …

This article examines the relationship between events and social sustainability focussing on
community led, not-for-profit, social events. Drawing on broad literature, I consider the nature …

Although we have entered the new normal created by the COVID-19 crisis, few studies have
offered guidance for the future of hospitality and tourism education. This study attempts to fill …

Cultural festivals symbolize cultural identities and serve as a carrier of national emotions.
Evaluating the sustainability of cultural festivals tourism has long presented challenges for …

A major motivation for international travel is to experience cross-cultural interactions. Such
interactions may occur outside the typical travel milieus. They can even take place prior to …

Purpose The research aims to identify the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site (WHS) managers' perception of …

In their capacity as performative cultural assets located in destinations, festivals offer visitors
potentially convivial and memorable experiences. Though previous studies have examined …