Diaspora tourism as a framework to understand a host-guest relationship in the context of domestic cultural heritage tourism

This study introduces diaspora tourism as a conceptual framework to analyze host-guest relationships in domestic cultural heritage tourism, particularly in contexts where tourists and residents share similar historical and cultural backgrounds. Unlike international tourism, where asymmetry between hosts and guests is often emphasized, this research highlights the unique dynamics of domestic tourism by examining interactions at Hahoe traditional folk village in Korea. The study identifies diaspora tourism as a promising approach to understand these relationships, focusing on tourists' search for authenticity and the shared ancestral roots, culture, and traditions. It also suggests avenues for future research based on the commonalities between diaspora tourism and domestic tourism.

Bae, S. Y. (2016). Diaspora tourism as a framework to understand a host-guest relationship in the context of domestic cultural heritage tourism. International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research, 30(10), 5. https://doi.org/10.21298/ijthr.2016.10.30.10.5