The Role of Georgia’s Cultural Heritage in the Theoretical Framework of Historical Tourism

This paper explores the evolving role of Georgia's cultural heritage within the framework of history-based tourism by integrating perspectives from historical studies and tourism research.The findings demonstrate that the development of heritage tourism in Georgia varies considerably across regions and is strongly influenced by institutional capacity, locally constructed historical narratives, and the level of community participation.History-oriented tourism functions not only as an economic sector but also as a mechanism of public historical interpretation.By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the study contributes to contemporary debates on sustainable heritage tourism and offers context-sensitive insights relevant to countries with complex historical backgrounds and developing tourism economies.Tourism, as one of the most dynamically growing sectors of the global economy, plays a significant role in promoting cultural heritage.Beyond recreation, it serves as an effective means of transmitting cultural values, stimulating interest in regional history, and encouraging the preservation of tangible and intangible heritage.Through festivals, thematic routes, educational programs, and heritage interpretation, tourism acts as a bridge between past and present, facilitating interaction between visitors and local communities.