publication . Article . 2011

Enhancing international tourism to the Ditsong (South African) National Museum of Military History

A Nicolaides;
Open Access English
  • Published: 01 Jan 2011 Journal: African Journal of Hospitality (issn: 2223-814X, Copyright policy)
  • Publisher: AfricaJournals
Abstract
Attractions such as military history museums which exhibit a wide range of important historical artefacts are fundamental sub-elements in any tourism systems, and yet their study suffers from lack of theoretical depth. Military history is an integral element of the history of any nation and countless varieties of tourists both local and international, visit military museums whenever the opportunity presents itself because museums are generally stimulating places of interest. This article focuses predominantly on international tourists visiting the Ditsong National Museum of Military History. In addition to the interest that such museums generate, they play a key...
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free text keywords: Military History, Museum, South Africa, Tourism, Hospitality industry. Hotels, clubs, restaurants, etc. Food service, TX901-946.5, Business, HF5001-6182
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