Cultural Heritage Tourism as a Catalyst of Innovative Technology

Panelists:

· Shinah Kim, President of the Hwaseong City Cultural Foundation, South Korea.

- Paul Tam, Executive Director for the Performing Arts of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Hong Kong, China.

· Moderated by Octavian Saiu.

 

Cultural and heritage tourism has recently gained significant attention from performing arts entrepreneurs and policymakers. With the rise of middle-class population and an enhanced global mobility, many governments in Asia-Pacific, including China and South Korea are investing in the arts to boost cultural tourism and local economic development. This has led to increased funding for the arts and the creation of new cultural institutions. The growth of emerging markets has also led to technological advancements in the service of live performance, highly benefiting local communities, touristic sites, and their country at large. 

 

The Hwaseong City Cultural Foundation in South Korea is an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of a city known for its rich history and cultural significance, including landmarks like the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

The West Kowloon Cultural District, stretching across 40 hectares of reclaimed land, is one of the largest cultural projects in the world, blending art, education, open space, hotel, office and residential developments and retail, dining and entertainment facilities.