Cultural Tourism Insights

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What is the purpose of touristic themed environments?

  • To promote local cuisine
  • To replicate the ambiance of a specific place (correct)
  • To focus on environmental sustainability
  • To provide authentic cultural experiences

What does the term 'iconicity' refer to?

  • A place's ability to host large events
  • The quality of being instantly recognizable and associated with a particular meaning (correct)
  • The environmental impact of tourism
  • The historical significance of landmarks

What role does the 'gate function' of monuments serve?

  • To signify cultural heritage
  • To promote tourism in the region
  • To display artistic achievements
  • To mark entrances to significant areas (correct)

How does 'Visual DNA' contribute to a location's identity?

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What is a key characteristic of Paris Las Vegas?

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What does 'endogenous potential' refer to in the context of tourism?

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What kind of storytelling approach works best in tourism?

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Which of these are examples of place-based initiatives, as described in the text?

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How do replicated environments often present the source locations?

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Which type of tourism focuses on experiencing a region's history and culture?

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What defines cultural tourism according to the provided categories?

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In which model does a destination promote a single cultural attraction?

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What characterizes the Smörgåsbord model of promoting cultural tourism?

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How does place-based cultural tourism differ from event-based cultural tourism?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of General tourism campaigns?

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What is the primary focus of geo-tourism?

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Which type of tourism is specifically aimed at immersing visitors in another culture?

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What is meant by 'Normative Imagery' in the context of cultural representations?

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Which architectural style is characterized by wide boulevards and urban redesign?

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What does the term 'Gate Function' refer to in the context of monuments?

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What is the purpose of 'Atmospheric Design' in creating environments?

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What does 'Stereotypical Imagery' fail to provide regarding a place?

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Which of the following describes 'Visual DNA' in the context of a place?

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What does 'Privatized Space' refer to in urban environments?

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What is the significance of 'Autonomization of Imaginaries'?

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What does place-based education emphasize?

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What is the primary focus of place-based philanthropy?

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What concept describes a narrative that imposes a coherent story on unrelated facts?

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Which of the following is NOT part of cultural impacts on tourism?

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What best describes 'hyper-real' in the context of representation?

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What is the role of storytelling in cultural contexts?

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Which element does NOT contribute to the concept of the 'tourist imaginary'?

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What is the purpose of an integrated themed campaign in tourism marketing?

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What is NOT a component of place-based science?

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Which statement is true about 'integrated themed campaigns'?

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Flashcards

Terroir

The unique qualities of a wine that are influenced by its place of origin, including soil, climate, and vineyard practices.

Place

A set of characteristics that define a location, including its landscape, architecture, history, and culture.

Place-based Education

Teaching that uses a student's local community as a source of knowledge and experience.

Place-based Advertising

A type of advertising that focuses on specific locations, targeting people who are in those places.

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Place-based Philanthropy

A strategy for making charitable investments that concentrate resources in specific communities.

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Heritage Tourism

Tourism that focuses on experiencing the heritage, traditions, history, and culture of a place.

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Geo-tourism

Tourism that aims to preserve or enhance the unique geographic features of a destination.

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Cultural Tourism

Tourism that involves appreciating or experiencing the cultural aspects of a place, such as art, history, food, and traditions.

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Place-based Cultural Tourism

A type of cultural tourism focused on visitors and showcasing the history and culture of a specific place.

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Event-based Cultural Tourism

A type of cultural tourism that centers around an activity or performance that draws visitors.

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Attractions-based Tourism

A type of cultural tourism that focuses on a facility or attraction, often involving a sightseeing experience.

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Stand-alone Model

A model for promoting cultural tourism where a single cultural attraction is highlighted, such as a museum or gallery.

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Smörgåsbord Model

A model for promoting cultural tourism where a destination offers a diverse range of attractions, activities, restaurants, and accommodation, without connecting them through a specific theme or route.

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Normative Imagery

Symbolic representations of a place that align with cultural beliefs and expectations.

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Visual DNA

A place's visual identity, consisting of key features that define its look and feel.

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Endogenous potential

The ability of a place to develop by utilizing its own resources and strengths.

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Sense of Place

The influence of a specific environment or place on the themes and ideas that shape a story or artwork.

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Destination Branding

The act of promoting or shaping the image of a destination to attract tourists by highlighting its desired characteristics.

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Place-based storytelling

A style of storytelling that emphasizes the connection between people, places, and cultures, often through travel experiences.

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Touristic Themed Environments

Places designed to replicate the atmosphere of a specific location, aiming to evoke a sense of familiarity and nostalgia.

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Iconicity

The degree to which something is instantly recognizable and associated with a specific meaning or place.

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Integrated themed campaign

A strategic approach to tourism development that combines elements of culture, sport, and outdoor activities into a cohesive visitor experience.

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Imaginary

The mental image or set of stereotypes associated with a place, influenced by media and cultural representations.

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Hyper-real

A representation that becomes more real or influential than the original, blurring the lines between reality and simulation.

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Metaphoric image

A symbolic representation of a place that relies on associations and metaphors, conveying a specific message or feeling.

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Tourist Imaginary

The collective perception and stereotypes tourists hold about a city, destination, or region.

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Architecture of Reassurance

Designs and environments that provide comfort by emphasizing familiarity and predictability, reassuring visitors and making them feel at ease.

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Product development

The process of creating new products, experiences, and services for tourists to enhance their enjoyment and satisfaction.

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Marketing

The promotion of travel products and services to attract tourists, using various marketing strategies.

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Gate Function

Monuments like the Arc de Triomphe serve a symbolic role in marking entry points or transitions, even when replicated. They represent a boundary or change.

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Narrative

A storytelling technique that uses narratives to convey meanings and values, creating a context for understanding a place, its history, and its people.

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Paris Las Vegas

A themed hotel-casino in Las Vegas that recreates iconic Parisian landmarks and experiences to deliver a 'Parisian fantasy'. It's a replica of Paris.

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Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy

A Disney attraction at Disneyland Paris that immerses visitors in a whimsical, Parisian-inspired environment with ordinary architectural elements rather than iconic monuments. It's a miniature Paris.

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Place de Rémy

A Parisian-inspired micro-environment within Disneyland Paris designed with Haussmannian details and elements from Paris street life. It's a mini-Paris within Disneyland.

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Val d’Europe

A residential and commercial area near Disneyland Paris, styled with Haussmannian architecture as part of Disney’s land-control strategy. It's a 'real-life' Paris replica near Disneyland.

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Study Notes

Tourism

  • Tourism is the temporary movement of people away from their usual environment for a period, often for work or to escape disasters.
  • Heritage tourism involves experiencing the history, traditions, and culture of a city or region.
  • Geo-tourism focuses on the geological features of a destination.
  • Cultural tourism involves appreciating and consuming the culture of a destination, including galleries, historical sites, and culinary resources.
  • Place-based cultural tourism focuses on visitor experiences related to the history/culture of a place.
  • Event-based cultural tourism emphasizes activities or performances.
  • Attractions-based tourism focuses on facilities/sightseeing that draw visitors.

Models for Promoting Cultural Tourism

  • Du Jour model features a short-term cultural attraction promotion.
  • Stand-alone model promotes singular cultural attractions.
  • Smörgåsbord model offers a virtual table of attractions, activities, and services.
  • Route model displays attractions using maps.
  • Getaway model promotes a range of attractions, activities, and services/food.

General Tourism Campaign

  • Human/social heritage products—experiences reflecting social and cultural aspects.
  • Industrial/agricultural heritage—experiences reflecting industrial/agricultural aspects.
  • Arts—architecture, visual/performing arts, literature, media, and cuisine.
  • Natural history—illuminates interconnected phenomena and activities.
  • Terroir—wine's qualities shaping sensory experiences of the wine.
  • Place—amalgam of quality characteristics for tourists vs. residents.

Place-Based Education

  • Views the student's local community as a resource for education.
  • A contrast to mass advertising methods.

Week 2

  • Simulacrum—a representation imitating a person/place, often exaggerated or idealized.
  • Imaginary—mental image of set of stereotypes shaped by media/culture.
  • Hyper-real—representation becoming "real."
  • Metaphoric image—representation using symbolism.
  • Tourist imaginary—tourist's perceptions and stereotypes about a place.
  • Architecture of reassurance—designs providing comfort/familiarity.
  • Touristic themed environments—spaces recreating ambiance.
  • Normative imagery—images adhering to cultural norms.
  • Iconicity—recognizability and association with a place.
  • Gate function—role of monuments marking entrances/exits.

Other Concepts from the Text

  • Visual DNA—characteristics defining a place's visual identity.
  • Paris Las Vegas—themed hotel recreating iconic Parisian landmarks.
  • Ratatouille—Disneyland attraction inspired by Remy.
  • Place de Rémy—Parisian-inspired micro-environment in Disneyland.
  • Val d'Europe—residential/commercial area near Disneyland.
  • Haussmannian Paris—architectural style.
  • Belle Époque—French history period.
  • Urban furniture—elements of city design.
  • Holistic tableaus of sense—combined sensory experiences.
  • Atmospheric design—use of elements to create ambiance.
  • Stereotypical imagery—oversimplified, repetitive portrayals.
  • Autonomization of imaginaries—replicated environments develop distinctive characteristics.
  • Privatized space—areas controlled by corporations limiting public access.

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