Living Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management: Policies, Principles and Propositions

Abstract

This book presents emerging research on methods and approaches for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, with a particular focus on its relevance to design and the arts. Drawing on case studies from countries such as India, Portugal, Brazil, Australia, Thailand, and other regions, the volume offers a global perspective on culinary tourism, craft heritage, and community-based creative industries, highlighting how intangible heritage can support community capacity-building.

This book is a valuable resource for academics, ethnographers, heritage specialists, conservators, and policymakers in the tourism and cultural sectors. It also potentially paves the way for new avenues for research and innovation in tourism, continuing the ongoing advancement of cultural understanding and societal development.