The Role of Intangible Cultural Heritage in The Development of Tourism in Aswan Governorate

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1 Tourism Studies Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Minia University

2 professor, Tourist Guidance Department, Faculty of tourism and hotels, Minia University

3 Associate Professor, tourism studies Department, Faculty of tourism and hotels, Minia University

10.21608/mjthr.2025.403939.1216

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A significant source of wealth for all people worldwide, cultural heritage elements allude to the commonalities among members of society.  Travelers' interest in various cultures, performing arts, crafts, rituals, cuisine, natural and cosmic interpretations is growing. The most developed nations in the world do a lot of work to study and promote their cultural legacy to boost tourism. The research sought to determine the role of intangible cultural heritage in the development of cultural tourism in Aswan governorate. Using SPSS v25, 251 questionnaires for residents of Aswan or surrounding areas, employees in the tourism sector, government/local officials and researchers/those interested in cultural heritage and others in Aswan were as part of the study's descriptive analytical technique. The results clarified that there are motives for developing the intangible cultural heritage in Aswan governorate, the most important of which are providing job opportunities for young people in Aswan governorate with various educational qualifications, offering a non-traditional tourism product in the governorate, and maximizing the social and economic benefits for local communities.  , The study suggested using modern technological means in the management and development of intangible cultural heritage. Moreover, establishing a heritage library containing several manuscripts in various arts, as well as books and magazines that contain elements of the intangible cultural heritage of Aswan governorate is vital.

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