Creating value from intangible cultural heritage—the role of innovation for sustainable tourism and regional rural development

Martina Shakya, Gianluca Vagnarelli · 2024 · European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy

Summary. Intangible cultural heritage drives sustainable rural development by creating economic and social value for communities. Two case studies—alpine farming in Bavaria and sharecropping heritage in Italy—show how innovation transforms traditional practices into tourism assets. Bad Hindelang succeeds through long-term collaboration between farmers, conservationists, and locals balancing tourism with conservation. Le Marche's culinary heritage project preserves oral traditions but has yet to generate significant economic returns. Storytelling and participatory engagement make cultural heritage accessible to tourists, enhancing both visitor experience and community wellbeing.

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  author  = {Martina Shakya and Gianluca Vagnarelli},
  journal = {European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy},
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  doi     = {10.3389/ejcmp.2024.12057},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3389/ejcmp.2024.12057}
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DOI

10.3389/ejcmp.2024.12057

Countries

Germany, Italy

Regions

Europe

Categories

food-systems, regional-innovation-systems, climate-and-environment

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2026-04-28