Growth and Development of Heritage and Culture Industry

INTRODUCTION
Over the passage of time, the travel and tourism
industry have shown immense expansion as multiple
nations across the globe have undertaken the
various strategies for the promotion of the cultural
and heritage sites located within the boundaries of
the respective nations.

AC 1.1 Analysis of the growth, progress and development took
place within the industry of heritage and culture preservation
 According to Timothy and Nyaupane, (2009,
p.223) heritage tourism represents the travelling
experiences to places, witnessing artefacts and
various other activities that provide an authentic
representation of the stories and the people living
in the past. Focusing on culture, it is perceived to
be one of the major objectives of travel.
 This indicates 2.8% growth of the tourism
industry, which is quite high compared to other
industries that portray a growth rate of 0.8%-0.9%
on an annual basis (Ashworth and Larkham, 2013,
p.336).

AC 1.2 Discussion on the probable conflicts that arise in
conservation of the resources of heritage and culture-
With reference to the case study of Lhasa, Tibet
 For assessing the potential conflicts confronted
in the conservation of the cultural and heritage
resources, two important aspects have to be
considered.
 Further, the recognition of renovation plan of the
Barkhor town and plans for establishing a theme
park in the outskirts of the city were subjected
to conflicts as London-based nongovernmental
and nonprofit making organization named ‘Free
Tibet’ organized campaigns to oppose or boycott
the development initiatives outlined by the
Chinese government (Radio Free Asia. 2017).