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The Flavours of Cultural Tourism Management in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Author
Anu Chandran
Specifications
  • ISBN 13 : 9789387651456
  • year : 2018
  • language : English
  • binding : Hardbound
Description
Cultural tourism is often acknowledged as the trailblazer proposition that gives traction to the various stakeholders of the tourism phenomenon across global destinations. A top-notch motivation for tourists, the figures of cultural tourists visiting the enamouring tourism havens world over are swelling constantly. The cultural expressions and manifests are wooing hordes of tourists which offer great benefits particularly to the developing countries. The leeway provided by cultural tourism in terms of innovations, product diversification, community participation, poverty alleviation, showcasing village resources and artefacts, reviving art forms, and brand development has catapulted the image of many an international destination. The incredible India brand campaign, primarily laced with the cultural embodiments of the country has indeed made the tourism industry utmost vibrant. The tourism brand architecture of Kerala–God’s Own Country as well as Enchanting Tamil Nadu is built on the priceless edifices of cultural symbols such as art, literature, sculpture, archaeology, languages, visual reminders of history, dance, costumes, cuisines, music, performing art forms, and much more. This book portrays both the promotional and managerial dynamics of cultural tourism while unravelling the unique cultural attributes of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Configuring nine chapters, this work primarily delves on the importance of cultural interactions achieved through cultural tourism management in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The most relevant aspect of this book is to place great emphasis on the cultural contributions of both the States and analyse the emerging trends and practices of cultural tourism management in its tourism centers. Due thrust is accorded to the promotional intricacies of art and architecture in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In addition, the work provides the historical backdrop of the cultural expressions of the States. The perspectives, approaches, policies, and programmes of cultural tourism management in Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been extensively sketched in the book.