Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of Tanzania
Cultural tourism plays a significant role in promoting local economies and preserving cultural heritage. However, the success of cultural tourism initiatives hinges upon local communities' awareness and perception of their cultural heritage resources. While the potential for cultural tourism in...
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| author | Shakila Halifan Mteti Chakupewa Joseph Mpambije David James Manyerere |
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| description | Cultural tourism plays a significant role in promoting local economies and preserving cultural heritage. However, the success of cultural tourism initiatives hinges upon local communities' awareness and perception of their cultural heritage resources. While the potential for cultural tourism in the southern circuit of Tanzania is apparent, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the local community's awareness of cultural heritage resources. By using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion, and observation, this study investigates the awareness and perceptions of the local community towards cultural heritage in the Katavi Region. Findings suggest varying awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources within the local community. Specifically, while some participants exhibit high levels of appreciation and interest, others demonstrate limited awareness and uncertainty towards cultural tourism initiatives. Furthermore, factors such as education, socioeconomic status, and cultural identity influence individuals' attitudes toward appreciation of cultural heritage. The paper emphasizes inclusive strategies that foster local involvement and enhance the value placed on cultural heritage. These findings can help policymakers and stakeholders create specific interventions to improve awareness and community involvement in cultural tourism initiatives. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-24d025af14d14e0a9c8a7d52ebdfc4462025-01-19T06:26:38ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112025-01-0111101295Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of TanzaniaShakila Halifan Mteti0Chakupewa Joseph Mpambije1David James Manyerere2Corresponding author.; Department of History, Political Science and Development Studies, Mkwawa University College of Education, The University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 2513, Iringa, TanzaniaDepartment of History, Political Science and Development Studies, Mkwawa University College of Education, The University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 2513, Iringa, TanzaniaDepartment of History, Political Science and Development Studies, Mkwawa University College of Education, The University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 2513, Iringa, TanzaniaCultural tourism plays a significant role in promoting local economies and preserving cultural heritage. However, the success of cultural tourism initiatives hinges upon local communities' awareness and perception of their cultural heritage resources. While the potential for cultural tourism in the southern circuit of Tanzania is apparent, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the local community's awareness of cultural heritage resources. By using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion, and observation, this study investigates the awareness and perceptions of the local community towards cultural heritage in the Katavi Region. Findings suggest varying awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources within the local community. Specifically, while some participants exhibit high levels of appreciation and interest, others demonstrate limited awareness and uncertainty towards cultural tourism initiatives. Furthermore, factors such as education, socioeconomic status, and cultural identity influence individuals' attitudes toward appreciation of cultural heritage. The paper emphasizes inclusive strategies that foster local involvement and enhance the value placed on cultural heritage. These findings can help policymakers and stakeholders create specific interventions to improve awareness and community involvement in cultural tourism initiatives.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291125000221Cultural tourismLocal communityCultural heritageAwareness and perceptionSustainable developmentTanzania |
| spellingShingle | Shakila Halifan Mteti Chakupewa Joseph Mpambije David James Manyerere Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of Tanzania Social Sciences and Humanities Open Cultural tourism Local community Cultural heritage Awareness and perception Sustainable development Tanzania |
| title | Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of Tanzania |
| title_full | Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of Tanzania |
| title_fullStr | Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of Tanzania |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of Tanzania |
| title_short | Unlocking cultural tourism: Local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in Katavi Region in southern circuit of Tanzania |
| title_sort | unlocking cultural tourism local community awareness and perceptions of cultural heritage resources in katavi region in southern circuit of tanzania |
| topic | Cultural tourism Local community Cultural heritage Awareness and perception Sustainable development Tanzania |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291125000221 |
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