CULTURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY

In spite of all the considerable interest of government and regional communities in Korea, the cultural attractions and their significance as a consumer good was trivialized in the tourism sector. The culprit is not tourism but cultural site mismanagement or lack of management. Regardless of lots of trial, cultural tourism touches us as a level of educational intent until this moment. Cultural tourism development and policy are aimed at increasing visitation through the understanding and promotion of those who visit. The most desirable and effective way to make these values known is through the first hand experience of managed site visitation. This study reports on the considerable points of managerial issues that have taken an in-depth look at the strategical approaches for the implementation of Korean cultural tourism planning and development in the future. For the management principles of cultural tourism, it is suggested that strong links required at a regional level with the general tourism industry, the success of cultural tourism relies heavily on the support from and partnership with local communities, and technical assistance with various levels. The coordinated efforts of fully committed support are the critical essentials for cultural tourism to flourish. This study concludes the managerial and political techniques in the various aspects will be needed to manage the cultural tourism.