Handbook on Festivals, Culture and Responsible Tourism

This interdisciplinary Handbook explores how festivals around the world can promote tourism while preserving culture and the environment. It shows how festivals can boost local economies, strengthen community bonds, and safeguard traditions through responsible tourism practices. Leading experts in the field evaluate the transformative potential of festivals in promoting sustainable development by discussing real-world examples from across the world. They argue that festivals, when planned with community involvement and innovative tools, can create lasting economic and social benefits while conserving cultural heritage. The Handbook calls for collaboration to ensure festivals remain authentic and sustainable for both locals and visitors.Academic rigour and practical cases makes this Handbook an essential resource for researchers in tourism and hospitality and cultural heritage. As the book deeply engages with community empowerment, it will also be of interest to community development practitioners and policy planners.