Hi...I am a Masters Student, and would like to delve into the topic of Cultural Heritage Tourism....i.e. museums and other heritage institions being involved with Toursim initiatives for economic and also for the furthering of information, education and awareness of heritage and its importance to the fabric of any countries cultural identity and promotion...any takers.... cheerz Danna Johnston Wyong Creek... N.S.W. p.s. looking for a role in this type of industry..

Hi Adam,
Thanks for your response...I guess Australian's think of cultural heritage as indigenous culture, but it is all culture of all people.....what people do...what they value...what they want to preserve...and also what they want to promote! (i.e. thats were tourism comes in I think...) The U.S. is right onto this concept of elevating culture to the tourism 'centrepiece' that it is, and utilising tourism to enhance culture in a positive way, especially given these economic times, and also times of globalisation and technology having the potent effect of diluting indivual cultures into a global consumer type cultural hybrid....I really think Australia needs to get there finger out on this one...apparently W.A. have starte investigating this concept ......yes...thanks....going to set up a website...also have a 12 working visa approved for the u.s. so will try (hope) that some opportunity comes up.....lovely to meet you here..on the web....thanks so much for your feedback...invaluable...regards to you.