Heritage utilization and community engagement : the role of museums outlets in heritage tourism. "royal jewelry museum” in Alexandria as a case study"

Author

al-Ozery, Dina Samir Muhammad

Source

المجلة العلمية لكلية السياحة و الفنادق

Publisher

Alexandria University Faculty of Tourism

Publication Date

2021-12-31

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

14

Main Subjects

History and Archaeology

Topics

• Economic development
• Activities
• Case studies

English Abstract

Heritage Tourism is a sort of activity of discovering the heritage of a city, region, or country (Icomos, 1999).

The notable and social assets related with individuals, occasions, or angles of a community's past to deliver the community's sense and offer assistance to tell its story.

These assets are the foremost substantial reflections of a community's legacy.

History can and should be used as a selling product for a community.

(Icomos, 1999)The recognition of an area's historic resources can increase and sustain tourism, and support economic development through private investment, and citizenship building.

(Benson, 2010)
Heritage tourism provides a chance for the tourist to learn about, and be surrounded by local customs, traditions, and history of the place.

(Commission, 2016) From the concept of connecting tourism which is one of the world's largest industry with heritage, as an essential parameter to a community's economic vitality, profitability, and sustainability, comes this research paper subject to highlight the heritage utilization tools and Community Engagement vale


through the role of museums outlets in heritage tourism with a case study on the "Royal Jewelry Museum” in Alexandria.

When communities' travel-related bodies accomplice with open or private organizations, the noteworthy, social, and common assets are more successfully advanced to meet the legacy travelers crave for enriching experience.

(Icomos, 1999)

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-1307078

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