For the eight session, Dr. Nancy Duxbury bring the session and moderated by Maula Hudaya as a lecturer at Universitas Diponegoro. Dr. Nancy highlighted the significance of “place” as a source of inspiration, identity, and social connection, asserting that cultural production is inherently linked to the environments in which it takes place. Creative tourism is presented as a form of alternative, small-scale tourism that involves active participation, learning, creative self-expression, and meaningful engagement with local communities. It encourages visitors to connect with the local area through materials, activities, storytelling, and social interaction.
Nancy Duxbury outlines five emerging models of creative tourism from Portugal: stand-alone repeated offers, thematic activity series, localized networks, small-scale festivals, and creative accommodations. These models illustrate how tourism can be integrated with cultural and artistic practices to revitalize local identities, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable development. Additionally, she explored two regenerative tourism frameworks, emphasizing principles such as stewardship of place-based resources and inclusive, participatory approaches. These frameworks promote cultural revival, community engagement, and the co-creation of experiences that contribute to local well-being and resilience.
The session concluded with a focus on the practical applications of creative tourism and regenerative principles, emphasizing how local communities and tourism stakeholders can collaborate to develop tourism experiences that are not only economically beneficial but also socially and environmentally sustainable. Participants left the session with a stronger appreciation for the role of creativity in fostering place-based connections and the potential for tourism to contribute positively to local identity, heritage, and resilience.
