01585nas a2200157   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042100001500054700001500069700001600084700002000100245007700120856015600197300001400353520106000367       2023                            d  c2023///1 aS. Gulvady1 aM. Soliman1 aH. Almuhrzi1 aM.S.H. Al-Aamri00aCultural tourism and community development: Dhofar governorate as a case  uhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85177611062&doi=10.4018%2f978-1-6684-9957-3.ch013&partnerID=40&md5=b48ff6fc2bac3908bddf2d23ef261519  a169-179, 3 aThe purpose of the current chapter is to discuss the impact of cultural tourism on the development of communities, particularly intangible cultural heritage (ICH). In addition, it highlights the ICH's property in Oman's Dhofar region. It also provides recommendations and practical guidance on how local communities can gain the most from the expansion and development of ICH tourism. It is evident that the development of cultural heritage tourism benefits the local community, but there are also some difficulties that need to be considered. In the Dhofar governorate of Oman, cultural heritage tourism, especially its intangible component, plays a vital role in the growth of the local economy. This study significantly advances the theoretical understanding of concerned academics and scholars by shedding light on the intricate connections between cultural heritage tourism and community development. Additionally, it makes contributions to practice that could affect how public policy, historical preservation, and community involvement are handled.