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24 articles for “Heritage Tourism”
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Challenges in the Preservation of Vernacular Architecture in the Face of Urbanization
Abstract: Because it embodies the traditional knowledge and skill of local communities, vernacular architecture is an essential manifestation of cultural identity. The use of regionally specific materials, construction methods, and designs tailored to local environmental circumstances are characteristics of this architectural style, which all represent the unique heritage and values of the communities involved. However, maintaining vernacular architecture has grown more difficult due to the quick speed of urbanisation and global …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 58–64 Read article
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EXPLORING SENSORY EXPERIENCE OF THE DUBAI CREEK
Abstract: Tourism is the fastest growing sector of the global economy and one of the key driving force of growth and development of the country. Current tourism literature highlights the sensory aspects of destinations is crucial to facilitate positive and memorable tourist experiences. The paper aims to investigate how tourists perceive, sense, think, and record their particular destination and also to understand how their feelings about that particular place have elicited …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Need of Architectural Restoration and Conservation of Ancient Coastal Manora Fort in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: An ancient Manora Fort was built by Maratha Ruler in 1814-1815 as victory Tower, eight storied hexagonal Minaret style. Due to unstable ground of sea shore and Indian Ocean tsunami in Dec. 2004, the fort was severally damaged by natural disaster, along with other monuments. The renovation and improvement of infrastructures were made by State Tourism Deptt. In 2007, the tourists are allowed only up to the second level of …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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“ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HERITAGE BASED ON ECONOMIC ASPECTS”
Abstract: Heritage is the inheritance of socio-economic cultural traditions and physical artifacts from past generations. It has been passed down to us and is a significant component of our Heritage sites and monuments that attract tourists, and the preservation and celebration of heritage create jobs and stimulate the local economy. One of the techniques to encourage thelocal economy is adaptive reuse, one of the aspects of adaptive reuse is the economic …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 61–67 Read article