Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management: Analysis and Development

This report provides an analysis of the growth and development of the heritage and cultural tourism industry, focusing on the UK. It examines the role of heritage in shaping cultural identity, the different types of attractions, and the importance of accessibility and sustainability in transport. The report also discusses the need for up-skilling and re-training staff in the tourism sector, along with changing staff profiles. It highlights the significance of heritage sites, both natural and constructed, in attracting visitors and contributing to economic growth. The report further explores the evolution of tourism from ancient to modern ages, mentioning key players like Acorn Tourism Development Consultants and Thomas Cook, and emphasizes the impact of technological advancements and transportation improvements on the industry. It also delves into specific attractions like the Blaenavon landscape and the Royal Botanical Gardens, illustrating how these sites promote cultural exchange and economic development.

Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management
Heritage is concept which defines things which are passed
from one generation to another. Belief, norms, behaviour of
specific group, ethnic and mode of living are various
components of culture. Grand Tour is a television series
which communicate to people about different locations to
inspire them and influence them to visit places to
acknowledge values and traditions of UK. Thomas Cook is
financial service firm which provides appropriate facilities to
tourists that is foreign exchange, passport, Visa, international
and domestic holidays. Acorn Tourism development
consultants is firm which gives appropriate solutions to
visitors and attract large number of people. This helps
government in stabilising nation by economic development
and growth.
Hence, these are some growth and development of heritage
and cultural industry which is described beneath:
Attractive: UK is nation which have large number of beautiful
and fascinating sites. Blaenavon landscape is popular location
which comprises good public buildings, quarries and worker's
house. Transportation facilities which are provided by firm to
provide appropriate facilities to visitors. For this, training and
development programmes are formulated by management to
enhance abilities of subordinates; so that quality facilities and
services are delivered to clients. There are two forms of sites
which are described below:
Natural- Landscape, national parks, forests,
coastlines,woodlands and many other locations are which
attract visitors by providing them information about nation
and its culture. This help government in growth and
development of economic conditions of country.
Cultural heritage- This tactic comprises different locations
such as the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Tower of
London which signifies power. These sites are best source to
promote Botany and attract large number of people.
Constructed- Museum, artefacts, archaeological sites, historic
building, themed sites, monuments and sculpture are various
locations which are designed and regulated by government.
These are different sites which give information to people
about culture, belief, values and background of nation.
Ancient age: This tactic comprises Early Middle era which
defines beginning of recorded human history when there were
no technological advancements. People used to travel to
acknowledge festivals, Olympic games and many other places
for cultural exchange. Egypt, Babylon and Tyre were various
popular destinations are visited by large public.
Middle age: It is aspect which defines after 5th century time
which comes between ancient and modern age. There were
certain improvements in technologies and means of
transportation which impacts on tourism. In UK, there were
no travel firms and people visit places to view historical
destinations and sites.
Modern age: This is period when after 15th century when
there were technological advancements. It is is Early Modern
period which starts with industrial revolution when world
was connected. This was era when tourism business
flourished as people travel from one country to another to
acknowledge historical sites, for enjoyment, education and
explore new places. Acorn Tourism Development
Consultant is firm which is part of this age which provide
guidance and support to tourists about different locations and
sites.
Heritage sector comprises important role in country which
are stated beneath:
Shaping and sustaining cultural identity: UK has various
sites and locations which helps government to preserve and
inform public about country's cultural and heritage.
Regional and national costume: Song, dance, legend, myth,
language and food are various things which signifies values
and traditions of UK. This help authority to organise sites
and aware people about culture of country.
Different types of attractions which are stated below:
Sites and venues: Every nation have various locations that is
natural and constructed to provide appropriate facilities and
things to visitors. Acorn Tourism development consultants is
tour operator which provide information to people about
locations and best places of UK. This help authority for
economic growth of nation by enhancing productivity of
firm.
Accessibility and sustainability of transport: This aspect
define that tour operators require to provide appropriate
facilities that is car and bus. Along this, company even
require to be established near train stations and airport to
visitors to overcome difficulties and problems faced by
them.
Up- skilling and re- training staff: Management of Acorn
Tourism development consultants conducts seminars,
meeting and conference to enhance skills and abilities of
members. This help firm to provide appropriate faculties and
things to visitors. It is essential that employees are
competent and have accurate information about sites of UK,
so that adequate data is delivered to tourists.
Changing staff profiles: In Acorn Tourism development
consultants, administration need to promote skilled people
and provide duties to members in according to their skills
and knowledge. Performance appraisal is technique which
1.1 Analysis of growth and development of heritage and cultural industry