My cultural heritage tourism experiences in Latvia
While traveling to Latvia, I realized that the country is very rich in cultural heritage and traditions. Therefore, Latvia is an excellent destination for those who seek to learn more about the culture and traditions of the Baltic countries. There were some cultural heritage tourism destinations that we visited such as Abavas Winery and Kemeri Water Tower. These destinations were located in Latvia’s Tukums region.
The capital Riga is also a cultural destination with its old town and multiple bars, restaurants, and other destinations introducing Latvia’s intriguing culture and traditions. While staying in Riga we also visited a bar called Black Magic which is known for its traditional Latvian drinks and truffles. The bar has a black magic theme and the staff is dressed according to the theme.
Responsibility in cultural heritage tourism
Cultural heritage tourism plays a vital role in the tourism industry. Annually it draws millions of visitors to destinations that are rich in history, art, and tradition. However, with the increasing popularity of tourism, including cultural heritage tourism, responsibility and sustainability-related actions have become increasingly important. According to Amenitiz, responsible tourism aims to respect the destination’s culture, community, and environment.
Responsibility in cultural heritage tourism includes taking many issues into account such as preserving and respecting cultural treasures and destinations, promoting responsible tourism, and ensuring that locals benefit from the industry’s growth. It is also worth mentioning that responsible tourism includes sustainability. Responsible and sustainable actions are required from all stakeholders in order to succeed in keeping cultural heritage tourism responsible and sustainable. What I mean by this, is that responsibility and sustainability issues are not only the worry of the organizations offering tourism services, but also the tourists must act responsibly. If you are interested in knowing more about the importance of responsibility and sustainability in tourism, you can read more about it on the Amenitiz website.
Sources:
Amenitiz. 2022. Grow your hospitality business. Importance of responsible and sustainable tourism. Accessed on 17 November 2023.
https://amenitiz.com/en/blog/importance-of-responsible-and-sustainable-tourism/