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CULTURAL TOURISM IN TRANSITION: EVOLUTION, DIGITAL DISRUPTION, AND RESILIENT PATHWAYS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY |
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| Creator | Komkrit MAISOOK |
| Title | CULTURAL TOURISM IN TRANSITION: EVOLUTION, DIGITAL DISRUPTION, AND RESILIENT PATHWAYS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY |
| Contributor | Pinsupha THANGTHONG, Pranotporn THANGTHONG, Dalivanh SIRISACK |
| Publisher | Thai Arts and Culture Review |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | Thai Arts and Culture Review |
| Journal Vol. | 1 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | Article 2 |
| Keyword | Cultural Tourism Dynamics, Digital Heritage Transformation, Post-Pandemic Resilience, Creative Economy, Sustainable Destination Management |
| URL Website | https://so15.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TACR |
| Website title | https://so15.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TACR/article/view/2859 |
| ISSN | 3088-2915 |
| Abstract | This article presents a systematic review of cultural tourism’s multifaceted evolution during the first quarter of the 21st century (2001-2025), a period defined by rapid expansion, global crisis, and structural transformation. Addressing critical gaps in interdisciplinary research, the study employs a documentary methodology to synthesize insights from international reports and peer-reviewed literature. It traces the sector's conceptual shift from traditional tangible heritage to dynamic forms, including creative, gastronomy, and pop-culture tourism. The analysis critically examines the pre-COVID-19 era's economic growth alongside the escalating threats of overtourism and cultural commodification. Subsequently, it evaluates the pandemic's pivotal role as a catalyst for digital disruption, accelerating the adoption of virtual tourism, AI, and the Metaverse. The findings reveal that post-pandemic recovery is characterized by an uneven trajectory, necessitating a paradigm shift towards community-based resilience and environmental sustainability. Conclusively, the paper argues that future viability depends on balancing economic imperatives with socio-cultural integrity. It offers strategic frameworks for policymakers to navigate the digital divide and ethical challenges, positioning this work as a vital reference for understanding the complex interplay between preservation, innovation, and sustainability in the contemporary global tourism landscape. |
