Roles and Impact of Culture and Tourism on Attractiveness

Tourism has assumed a vital role in the development of destinations around the world. In most cases, culture is a major asset for tourism development as well as one of the major beneficiaries of this development. Culture is a major factor in the attractiveness of most destinations, not only in terms of tourism, but also in attracting residents and inward investment. In this section of the book, the growing relationship between tourism and culture, and the way in which they have together become major drivers of regional attractiveness and competitiveness, will be examined.