Basis of Heritagization and Cultural Tourism Development

The importance of culture and heritage is becoming more and more obvious, both in regionalists and regional development. Cultural factors are important because they directly affect economic performance and development, and therefore the competitiveness of the region. This study gives an overview of relevant literature, aiming to introduce the complex relations between culture, heritage, geography, tourism, economy and experience economy. Furthermore, it offers a clear definition of each specific term, and defines the newest forms and trends in cultural tourism and experience economy.