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Archaeological Tourism Products: Towards a Concept Definition

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  • Katharina Zanier

    (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia)

  • Tajda Senica

    (Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia)

Abstract

Archaeological site managers generally recognize the economic benefits of archaeological tourism, but many sites still have many unexploited development opportunities. The importance of connecting different providers of products and services is still too often overlooked. Despite several publications dealing with different aspects of archaeological tourism, we found that the definition of one main concept is still missing: the definition of ‘archaeological tourism product.’ The paper is aimed at establishing and explaining this very concept, by providing its definition and categorizing it into different types and components. We moreover point out principles to be considered in its development and problems related to the loss of authenticity which frequently emerge in its commercialization. Ultimately, our aim is to highlight the importance of developing integral archaeological tourism products that meet the needs and wants of tourists and at the same time ensure preservation and sustainable management of archaeological heritage.

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  • Katharina Zanier & Tajda Senica, 2023. "Archaeological Tourism Products: Towards a Concept Definition," Academica Turistica - Tourism and Innovation Journal, University of Primorska Press, vol. 16(2), pages 205-220.
    • Handle: RePEc:prp:jattij:v:16:y:2023:i:2:p:205-220
    DOI: 10.26493/2335-4194.16.205-220
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