Creative tourism is a great idea, and, it is an alternative to the tired or overwhelming cultural tourism. Personally, I believe that creative tourism is a stage of development of the cultural tourism in the “experience economy”. Therefore it shouldn’t be defined separately.
But I have my second thoughts too. Is it possible that not all cultural tourism destinations can become “creative cities” or creative places? Is the authenticity of some cultural tourism destinations threatened by converting them into a center for creative tourism? Is sustainability part of the creative tourism?
On the main page “Creative or Cultural Tourism?” you can read what I think about this future development of the cultural tourism.
There are also useful guidelines for cities and places to become creative tourism destinations. I decided to separate the guidelines in individual pages – that makes it shorter and easier to read. Enjoy!
Part one: Overview
Part two: Location | Access
Part three: Human Capital and Attitude
Part four: Target Markets, Strategies, Sustainability and Financing
Part five: Advertising, Promotion and Authenticity
Photo:Haya Sophia, Istanbul. The crowds are so dense, that it is impossible to make pictures.Photography: Stevan Olson
