Tourism and heritage conservation as seen by dwellers of Praia Grande neighborhood in São Luis (Maranhão State)
In order to assess interferences of tourism in leisure spaces and everyday life, the article analyzes how dwellers of the historic center of São Luis (Maranhão State) see tourism activities in Praia Grande neighborhood. Relations between tourism and heritage are addressed, stressing potential and ac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduação em Turismo
2009-06-01
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| Series: | Revista Brasileira de Pesquisa em Turismo |
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| Online Access: | https://rbtur.org.br/rbtur/article/view/128 |
| Summary: | In order to assess interferences of tourism in leisure spaces and everyday life, the article analyzes how dwellers of the historic center of São Luis (Maranhão State) see tourism activities in Praia Grande neighborhood. Relations between tourism and heritage are addressed, stressing potential and actual socio economic and cultural consequences of urban gentrification for tourism. A field research was conducted amongst dwellers the outcome of which was that heritage is not quite important for them as a tourist commodity. It was observed as well that not many steps for heritage conservation are taken. The results suggest that local heritage sustainability must be promoted, stimulating community to see their own neighborhood as valuable so they can benefit from tourism. |
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| ISSN: | 1982-6125 |