The Cultural Tourism Product, Meeting of Cultures:: Safety, Security and Planning Guidelines

• Pratt, Christopher ^[1] ; Tarlow, Peter ^[2]
  1. [1] Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

     Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

     Santa Maria Dos Olivais, Portugal

     
  2. [2] President of T&M
• Localización: IJSSTH, ISSN-e 2250-5105, Vol. 1, Nº. 8, 2014, págs. 28-35
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This Article analyzes the value of culture as a product for the cultural tourism industry and the precautions that should be observed to guarantee the safety and security of its consumers.

    Cultural Tourism has become an important sector of the tourism industry; however the meeting of different cultures is not always a peaceful procedure. This article provides some examples of risks that have, in the past, been problematic for the industry and presents some planning guidelines that will help ensure a beneficial relationship for both the visitor and the visited