Sample interview questions: Can you describe any experience you have had in designing tourism initiatives that support the preservation of traditional storytelling and folklore?
Sample answer:
- Developed and implemented a tourism initiative in a remote indigenous community in the Amazon rainforest, which focused on preserving and promoting traditional storytelling and folklore through guided tours, workshops, and cultural performances. The initiative generated income for the community, while also raising awareness of their unique culture and traditions among visitors.
- Collaborated with a local NGO to design a tourism program that showcased the traditional arts and crafts of a rural village in Southeast Asia. The program included homestays with local families, visits to artisan workshops, and opportunities for visitors to learn traditional skills such as weaving, pottery, and woodcarving. The program was successful in generating income for the village, while also preserving and promoting its cultural heritage.
- Conducted a feasibility study for a proposed ecotourism project in a national park in Africa, which aimed to promote responsible tourism practices while also supporting the preservation of traditional storytelling and folklore. The study included an assessment of the park’s natural and cultural resources, as wel… Read full answer