Step into the past al Loučeň castle: The experience of families with children from the specialized guided tours and the characteristics of the tour concept
Author
Bartosova, Katerina
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2014
Pages
104
Abstract
Specialet undersøger, hvordan kulturturisme i Tjekkiet henvender sig til familier med børn med Loučeň Slot som casestudie. Det ser på familierundvisninger og på, hvordan de opleves af familien som helhed og af børn og voksne hver for sig. Fordi børns perspektiver ofte overses i forskningen, giver studiet særlig opmærksomhed til deres behov og opfattelser sammen med forældrenes. Undersøgelsen anvender en kvalitativ tilgang: deltagerobservation og semistrukturerede interviews (styrede samtaler med åbne spørgsmål) udført på Loučeň Slot. Hovedfokus er de besøgendes oplevelser og interaktioner, suppleret af udbyderens perspektiv ved fru Šrámková, en repræsentant for slottet, for at vurdere, hvordan konceptet fungerer i praksis. Resultaterne viser, at rundvisningernes edutainment-design—en kombination af læring og underholdning—sammen med andre faktorer beskrevet i analysen tiltaler målgruppen og kan give en god oplevelse for alle familiemedlemmer. Rundvisningerne er dog i højere grad målrettet børn og voksne, der holder af legende, barnlige elementer. Konceptet hjælper også Loučeň Slot med at skille sig ud fra konkurrenter og styrker dets position på turismemarkedet. Specialet anbefaler at indføre lignende familieorienterede rundvisninger på andre kulturattraktioner, især slotte og herregårde, for at gøre dem mere tilgængelige for familier med børn. I tjekkisk sammenhæng kan denne tilgang øge attraktionernes attraktivitet og besøgstal, skabe positive relationer mellem børn og kulturbesøg og understøtte traditionen for at besøge slotte og herregårde.
This thesis explores how cultural tourism in the Czech Republic serves families with children, using Loučeň Castle as a case study. It examines guided family tours and how they are experienced by families as a group and by children and adults individually. Because children’s views are often overlooked in research, the study pays special attention to their needs and perceptions alongside those of parents. The research uses a qualitative approach: on-site participant observation and semi-structured interviews (guided conversations with open questions) conducted at Loučeň Castle. The main focus is on visitors’ experiences and interactions, complemented by the provider’s perspective from Mrs Šrámková, a representative of the castle, to assess how the concept works in practice. The findings show that the tours’ edutainment design—combining learning with fun—together with other factors discussed in the analysis appeals to the target audience and can create a positive experience for all family members. However, the tours are geared more toward children, and to adults who enjoy playful, childlike elements. The concept also helps Loučeň Castle stand out from competitors and strengthens its position in the tourism market. The thesis recommends adopting similar family-focused guided tours at other cultural attractions, especially castles and chateaux, to make them more accessible for families with children. In the Czech context, this approach could increase site attractiveness and visitation, encourage positive associations between children and cultural visits, and support the country’s strong tradition of visiting castles and chateaux.
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