@article{2016,title={A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON THE CONCEPTS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM},abstractNode={Cultural heritage elements are consciously transferred to the next generations and show themselves during the historical process. These cultural elements, which constantly attract the attention of the masses are essential ingredients of the cultural heritage tourism that develop around these elements. Unlike the other tourism types that are important in economic terms, cultural heritage tourism emphasizes universal and social culture as well as social benefits for all shareholders. In this sense, the differences of cultural heritage from other types of tourism and the contributions of this tourism type should be revealed. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for the concepts of cultural heritage and cultural heritage tourism, to determine the existing situation and to emphasize the importance of the cultural heritage tourism. We believe that underlining the importance of the concepts of cultural heritage and cultural heritage tourism, raising awareness about the importance},author={Oğuz DİKER},year={2016},journal={The Journal of Academic Social Science}}