The Importance of Cultural Heritage in Tourism Development - The Case of Kosovo
Keywords:
tourism; culture; tangible heritage; intangible heritage; monumentsAbstract
The intention of this paper is to present a summary regarding the importance of cultural heritage for different countries that have such an asset. Cultural heritage is also important for the development of tourism, in terms of attracting current and potential tourists and visitors. Having clear the development of the tourism sector worldwide, the issues affecting this development will be discussed, always with an emphasis on cultural heritage and its importance to countries. Special attention is paid to the part where the case study of Kosovo is illustrated on the topic in question, respectively it talks in more detail about the city of Prizren and its cultural heritage. In this paper you have the opportunity to see more clearly the importance of cultural heritage and its preservation for the state of Kosovo in general, and for the city of Prizren in particular.
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Howard, P. (2003). Heritage: Management, Interpretation, Identity. London and New York: Continuum.
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Lagrange, E., Oeter, S. &Uerpmann-Wittzack, R. (2018).Cultural Heritage and International Law: Objects, Means and Ends of International Protection. Germany: Springer.
Liu, J. C. (2005). Tourism and the value of the culture in regions.The Annals of Regional Science, Vol. 39, No. 1, 1-9.
Milenkovski, A., Gramatnikovski, S. &Nakovski, D. (2016). The role of cultural and historical heritage in tourism development of the Maleshevomountains. Singidunum International Tourism Conference: Quality as a Basis for Tourism Destination Competitiveness, pp. 155-160, Belgrade, September 30, 2016, Belgrade: Singidunum University.
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Ruijgrok, E. C. M. (2006). The three economic values of cultural heritage: A case study in the Netherlands. Journal of Cultural Heritage, Vol. 7, Issue 3, 206-213.
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Salvatore, C. L. (2018). Cultural Heritage Care and Management: Theory and Practice. Maryland (USA): Rowman& Littlefield.
Silverman, H. &Ruggles, F. (2007).Cultural Heritage and Human Rights. New York (USA): Springer.
Smith, L. (2006). Uses of Heritage. London and New York: Routledge.
Tahiri, A. &Kovaçi, I. (2017).Menaxhimi në Turizëm: Qasje Teorike Menaxheriale/Management in Tourism: Theoretical Managerial Approach,Peja, Kosovo: Research Center.
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Timothy, D. J. &Nyaupane, G. P. (2009). Cultural Heritage and Tourism in the Developing World: A Regional Perspective. London and New York: Routledge.
UNESCO. (2017). What is meant by “cultural heritage”?. Retrieved from: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/illicit-trafficking-of-cultural-property/unesco-database-of-national-cultural-heritage-laws/frequently-asked-questions/definition-of-the-cultural-heritage/, date: 17.11.2020.
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2020-12-03
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Meha, A., Tahiri, A., & Zhubi, M. (2020). The Importance of Cultural Heritage in Tourism Development - The Case of Kosovo: Array. Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 16(6). Retrieved from https://dj.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/AUDOE/article/view/676
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