Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Through Culture-Based and Creative Economy Tourism: A Review

This article analyzes the relationship between culture-based tourism and the creative economy as Sustainable development strategies in the era of globalization. This study was conducted through a qualitative literature review of more than 60 selected scientific publications in the last decade. The findings indicate that the success of cultural tourism and creative economy development is heavily influenced by the synergy between the preservation of cultural authenticity, empowerment of local communities, implementation of inclusivity principles, and the utilization of digital technology. A tourism model that places the community as the main actor has proven effective in strengthening social cohesion, increasing community income, and preserving both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. On the other hand, significant challenges arise from the phenomenon of over-tourism and the commercialization of cultural values, necessitating adaptive regulations, policies, and governance. This article also recommends the importance of further research on digital transformation issues, measuring cultural authenticity, resilience of cultural tourism destinations, and developing a framework for evaluating long-term impacts. This study emphasizes that the integration of economic, social, and cultural aspects in the creative tourism ecosystem is the main key to achieving inclusive, innovative, and sustainable development, particularly in the context of developing countries