TY - JOUR AU - A. Mamontoff AB - The concept of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is discussed together with the potential role of tourism in safeguarding ICH of stigmatized population groups. A case study is presented for promotion and development of ICH of gypsy populations in France and Spain via a tourism policy which helps preserve culture, identity and traditions (e.g. flamenco). The self image, social identity and stereotype threat of stigmatized minorities are also examined. BT - Espaces, Tourisme \& Loisirs M1 - 281 N2 - The concept of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is discussed together with the potential role of tourism in safeguarding ICH of stigmatized population groups. A case study is presented for promotion and development of ICH of gypsy populations in France and Spain via a tourism policy which helps preserve culture, identity and traditions (e.g. flamenco). The self image, social identity and stereotype threat of stigmatized minorities are also examined. PY - 2010 SP - 34 EP - 46 T2 - Espaces, Tourisme \& Loisirs TI - The impossible(?) challenge of promoting intangible cultural heritage of stigmatized minorities from a tourism perspective. SN - 0336-1446 ER -