Role of Museums and Cultural Attractions for Tourism

TOURISM AND
HERITAGE
MANAGEMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................1
ASSESSMENT – 1 : Essay ........................................................................................................1
ASSESSMENT – 2 : Report ......................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
The term heritage and tourism plays a significant role in every country's economic
growth and development. Hoverer, these two are interconnected with each other yet each of them
has its own roles and features which makes them differ from each other. The concept heritage is
defined as a peculiar or specific feature of any particular region and place which makes those
geographical location more attractive and demanding among population. Some of the example
are building of historic, architectural monuments, divers culture and so on. On the other hand,
the aspect of tourism refers to an activity or process of an individuals to travel and staying in
different places with an aim of recreation, relaxation, pleasure while utilising the commercial
provisions of services (Biehl, and et. al., 2015). However, managing a proper balance between
heritage and tourism help nation to protect the environment, generate vibrant communities and
also can attain sustaining local economies in an effective manner. Hence, this report is
categorised into two section i.e. essay and report format. In essay section, it comprise the
information related to the role of museums and cultural attraction for tourism. Moreover, in
second section, it involve heritage interpretation as a part of tourism experience for the growth of
nation economy in an improved way.
MAIN BODY
ASSESSMENT – 1 : Essay
Role of museums and cultural attractions for tourism
The word museum is defined as institution which cares or conserves towards a collection
of different artifacts and other objects of artistic, historical, cultural or scientific importance with
an aim of enriching living standard of particular community. Howver, the terem museeum has
classical origin as it has been transformed from mouseion ( greek word – that means seat of the
Muses ) to museum (Latin translation). Apart from this, the aspect of museum has very long and
effective history going back to 3rd century B.C. When the first well known museum was
established in the University of Alexandria in Egypt. However, as the time passes museum
culture has increased at rapid rate which in result that in today it has become uncommon fact to
find in any country which does not have museum irrespective of size (Dragouni, M. and Fouseki,
K., 2018

Dormaels, 2016). Due to this, it has been signified that the concept of museum become a global
aspect which help 20thg century to sustain and survive in an aggressive or competitive manner.
Along with this, as the competition rises, it directly impact over the role of museum in order to
gain competitive advantage in an innovative or creative style.
To begin with, the traditional role of museum was fully supported or grounded on the
purpose of rendering education and enjoyment to community or society. Along with this, in order
to achieve the same, museum used to gather different objects, materials related to cultural,
religious and historical importance. Moreover, they preserve the same and take an initiative to
research deeper so that they can present them it to public with an intent of educating as well as
providing pleasure in an impressive or attractive way. Furthermore, the early museums were
viewed as elitist or imperious, uninspiring and aloof or reserved in nature. This is because, they
only used to encourage or promote educated personnel to visit certain museum for refreshing
their mindset and also ton acquire relevant information about histories (Nagaoka, 2015). Due to
such practices, general public were excluded and it directly influence its demand among
population. However, in order to overcome such issues or challenges within museum was carried
out by current role of museums. Furthermore, modern museums are wholly focussed or centred
to create awarenesses among people in terms of conserve and protect the valuable assets as well
as cultural heritage across the globe in an attractive or creative manner. Therefore, by
considering these various roles museum are considered as one of the important factor for
enhancing the productivity or demand of heritage and tourism within country.
Additionally, In tourism industry, cultural heritage is considered as one of the key factor
as it impose great influence over economic development of UK. At the same time, museum
plays a huge role in the field of arts, leisure and tourism. However, museums are defined as a
non-profit making and permanent institutions which are established or developed with the
interest of public in order to invite all potential visitors, foster in depth understanding, promote
enjoyment and sharing relevant or authentic cultural and natural heritage. However, museum
contains various roles such as acquiring, research, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the
tangible as well as intangible evidence or information of society and nature to community
(Chami, 2018). Apart from this, museum promotes tourism and its role in tourism and national
growth cannot be overemphasized as museum and its collections are and still remain a sense of
systematic or organised tourism and sustainable development. IN addition to this, cultural