IntroductionHeritage tourism encompasses elements of living culture, history, and natural history of place that communities value and steward for the future. These elements are very specific to a community or region and can contribute to pride, stability, growth, and economic development.
It affirms that we
have identified significant elements of our places as important enough to preserve and to pass on to future generations. Heritage Tourism also denotes that we are dedicated to caring for these resources
and sharing
them.
Heritage tourism
offers an umbrella covering both natural and cultural heritage elements to make a community and region unique. They are keys to community character that draw residents and
visitors alike.
