Cultural salt park and salt museum in barcelona: Its contribution to tourism and local development

Maria Manola *

Department of Tourism and Management, University of West Attica, Greece.
 
Review Article
Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 11(02), 426–432
Article DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2024.11.2.0133
 
Publication history: 
Received on 26 June 2024; revised on 20 August 2024; accepted on 23 August 2024
 
Abstract: 
This paper examines the contribution of the Cultural Salt Park and Salt Museum to the tourism and local development of Barcelona. Through an analytical approach, the historical and cultural significance of salt will be presented, along with the functions and features of the park and museum, and their impact on the local economy and society. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects faced by this cultural institution will be discussed, as well as the strategies that can be followed for its further development.
The purpose of the study is to highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage through the creation and support of such initiatives, which enhance local identity and pride, and significantly contribute to the economic and tourism growth of the areas, as forms of cultural entrepreneurship that contribute to sustainable development and social cohesion.
 
Keywords: 
Cultural entrepreneurship; Cultural salt park; Salt museum; Barcelona; Tourism; Local development.
 
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