what can culture do for tourism? andrew backhouse heritage tourism executive for the north west
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What can culture do for tourism?
Andrew BackhouseHeritage Tourism Executive for the
North West
Importance of heritage townscapes for shopping/business
Mosaics of types of activity – cultural quarters
Traditional heritage attractions need to revisit what customers want
What does the customer want?Quality
Joined upNew things
Food and retailStories and experiences
QualityWelcome
ServiceFacilities
Interpretation
Joined upFrom enquiry to delivery – web?
Packages with other placesAccommodation and other offers – a
part of the cultural offer
New thingsA range of experience
EventsPR
Repeat visitsNew audiences
Food and retailHow many people invest in quality
shop training and support?People like shopping!Regional foods - USPs
Stories and experiencesGhosts
EnjoyableFirst person
What does the visitor see/experience?
Lancaster – a series of unpolished jewels
Museums and TheatresCastleChurches and CathedralTownscapeCanalAshton Memorial – and Park
Image is all…
Image is all…
Lancaster Heritage Partners – Lancaster Unlocked
Don’t miss...The Edwardian Costumed BallGraffiti tours of the Castle
Tea Party at the Cathedral
Lord Ashton’s guided walks
Puppet shows at the museum
Film shows of old Lancaster
And of course, ghost stories ...