Cultural Tourism and Community Engagement: Insight from Montenegro

Moric Ilija (), Pekovic Sanja (), Janinovic Jovana (), Perovic Đurđica () and Griesbeck Michaela ()
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Moric Ilija: University of Montenegro, Montenegro
Pekovic Sanja: University of Montenegro, Montenegro
Janinovic Jovana: University of Montenegro, Montenegro
Perovic Đurđica: University of Montenegro, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Montenegro
Griesbeck Michaela: University of Vienna, Austria

Business Systems Research, 2021, vol. 12, issue 1, 164-178

Abstract: Background: Cultural tourism in Montenegro is growing, mostly due to the integral growth and development of tourism products. However, an in-depth insight into the relationship between cultural tourism and community engagement is missing. Objectives: The paper aims to examine the relationship between cultural tourism development and community engagement in Montenegro. Methods/Approach: Using the extensive literature, available secondary data, and an analysis of relevant policies, the paper explores new possibilities for diversifying tourism offer at heritage sites, by engaging volunteers, enhancing understanding of the socio-historical background, promoting the usage of digital tools, partnering with relevant stakeholders, introducing innovative funding tools and schemes. Results: Several management issues associated with heritage tourism and community participation are acknowledged. Conclusions: Key findings indicate the need for a systemic, dynamic, and innovative framework for sustainable and highly impactful heritage tourism in Montenegro, which policymakers, heritage ventures, and other stakeholders might use to strengthen community engagement and development at the heritage sites.

Keywords: cultural tourism; heritage; community engagement; Montenegro (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.2478/bsrj-2021-0011

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