Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST) - 3rd Edition
Wed, Oct 13
|Maia
IEREK proudly invites you to join the 3rd edition of the international conference on "Cultural Sustainable Tourism" (CST) that will be online Conference in collaboration with University Institute of Maia, Portugal 13-15 October 2021.
Time & Location
Oct 13, 2021, 9:00 AM – Oct 15, 2021, 1:00 PM
Maia, 4470 Maia, Portugal
About the Event
Experiencing the stories, culture and heritage of the past and present is the spirit of cultural tourism, creating and providing a sustainable environment for both the locals and the visitors is what sustainable tourism attempts to achieve. Travelers who aim to recreate cultural experiences, spend more time and money at their destinations more than other travelers. This form of tourism is also becoming generally more popular throughout the world.
One of the principle objectives of cultural tourism is collaboration and interaction of the locals with the stakeholders to develop a complete experience. Tourism provides jobs, opportunities, and strengthens local economies. It calls for the protection of natural and cultural resources, which improve the quality of life for residents and travelers. Studies show that travelers show more aptitude to visit places with a strong communal and cultural identity.
However, this influx of visitors and the infrastructure needed to support this growth…