Cultural Tourism

The Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission supports and encourages an environment where arts and culture flourish, and lets the world know about Indy's vibrant cultural scene. Working with Mayor Peterson and the City of Indianapolis, the Commission partners with organizations such as the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. on various programs. In Indianapolis, we recognize that healthy and growing economies happen in cities with deep and diverse cultural scenes. Indianapolis has a wealth of cultural amenities, facilities, events and activities - but too few people are aware of them. The Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission was created in 2002 to support and encourage an environment where arts and culture flourish and to let the world know about the city's vibrant cultural scene. It is designed to help improve the quality of life for Indianapolis residents and enhance visitors' experience by capitalizing on the city's cultural amenities and attributes.

CULTURAL TOURISM is that form of tourism whose object is, among other aims, the discovery of monuments and sites. It exerts on these last a very positive effect insofar as it contributes - to satisfy its own ends - to their maintenance and protection. This form of tourism justifies in fact the efforts which said maintenance and protection demand of the human community because of the socio-cultural and economic benefits which they bestow on all the populations concerned. From the 1976 ICOMOS Charter on Cultural Tourism

Cultural Tourism Professionals (cTp) is a South Australian, family owned and operated business that specializes in small to medium group tours throughout South Australia. CTP operate a small fleet of spacious, coach seat fitted mini-coaches and the latest model Grand Kia Carnival People Mover to provide fully guided tours of all of the South Australian regions. In addition to the tours outlined on this site CTP excel in the field of “Tailor-Made” tours. We pride ourselves in working with potential clients to design a tour, whether it be for a day or an extended tour, to suit their particular needs.

Cultural heritage tourism is traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes historic, cultural and natural attractions. This site has been developed as a resource for organizations and individuals who are developing, marketing or managing cultural heritage tourism attractions or programs. These cultural heritage tourism “practitioners” can come from a variety of fields—tourism, historic preservation, the arts, humanities, museums, economic development, main street, heritage areas, and many other fields. Practitioners can include non-profit organizations, government entities, federal agencies and coalitions formed to bring these and other partners together. While the variety of different partners contribute to the richness of cultural heritage tourism, it can also make it more difficult to track down resources and how-to information.

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the membership organization that unites, represents and serves the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies. Each of the 56 states and jurisdictions has created an agency to support excellence in and access to the arts. NASAA's mission is to advance and promote a meaningful role for the arts in the lives of individuals, families and communities throughout the United States. We empower state arts agencies through strategic assistance that fosters leadership, enhances planning and decision making, and increases resources.

Cultural Tourism DC (CTdc) strengthens the image and economy of Washington, DC, neighborhood by neighborhood, by linking more than 185 DC cultural and neighborhood organizations with partners in tourism, hospitality, government, and business. CTdc offers an innovative model for maximizing the economic impact of cultural tourism in urban neighborhoods and helps residents and tourists discover and experience Washington's authentic arts and culture.