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https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.31.1.1

Authenticity of architecture, place attachment, identity and support for sustainable tourism in world heritage cities

Francisco Oorgaz-Agüera ; francisco.orgaz@unir.net
Miguel Puig-Cabrera ; Dr., Assistant Prof. University of Algarve, Portugal, Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being (CinTurs)
Salvador Moral-Cuadra ; Dr., Assistant Prof. University of Córdoba, Spain
Cándida María Domínguez-Valerio ; Dr., Assistant Prof. Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago, Dominican Republic University of Algarve, Portugal, Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being (CinTurs)


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Purpose - This study analyses the relationships between perceived architectural authenticity,
localised identity, place attachment and support for sustainable tourism at a World Heritage Site.
Methodology/Design/Approach - A quantitative methodology is developed through
questionnaires applied to residents in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican
Republic. 509 valid responses were obtained and the analysis used structural equation models
(PLS-SEM).
Findings - The results show that perceived architectural authenticity significantly influences the
residents’ place attachment and localised identity. These, in turn, impact their support for the
creation of sustainable tourism initiatives at heritage sites. Specifically, architectural authenticity
enhances the residents’ connection to their community and cultural identity, fostering a
supportive attitude toward the sustainable tourism practices that preserve cultural heritage.
Originality of the research - The findings suggest that architectural authenticity is relevant
when it comes to strengthening the community ties and cultural identity among the residents
of World Heritage Sites. A model is presented where architectural authenticity is analyzed and
variables are integrated that analyze how it influences support for sustainable tourism. This
model, unlike similar models, offers updated data after the pandemic.

Ključne riječi

Architectural authenticity, localised identity, place attachment, support for sustainable tourism

Hrčak ID:

327391

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/327391

Datum izdavanja:

31.1.2025.

Posjeta: 32 *

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