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Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management (2010)
Journal Article
Leask, A. (2010). Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management. Tourism Management, 31, 155-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2009.09.004

Visitorattractions (VAs) play a crucial role in the success of a tourism destination, where they act as key motivators for visits and as resources for local communities. The range of stakeholders involved means their effectivemanagement is of key imp... Read More about Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management.

The role of heritage tourism in the Shetland Islands (2010)
Journal Article
Leask, A., & Rihova, I. (2010). The role of heritage tourism in the Shetland Islands. International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, 4(2), 118-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506181011045190

Purpose – This paper aims to determine the role of heritage tourism in Shetland Island destination development and how this links to tourism public policy in island communities. Design/methodology/approach – The study is conducted in the Shetland I... Read More about The role of heritage tourism in the Shetland Islands.