Abstract
This introductory chapter to this book looks at some of the basic questions surrounding the concept of culture and its use as a basis for visitor attractions in Europe. It examines the aspects of culture that attract tourists, the growing interest in culture, and the growing supply of cultural attractions. The problem of developing attraction typologies in the area of culture is also addressed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Cultural attractions and European tourism |
| Editors | G.W. Richards |
| Place of Publication | Wallingford |
| Publisher | CABI Publishing |
| Chapter | 1 |
| Pages | 3-29 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780851994406 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |