Political Instability and Its Impacts on Cultural Heritage Conservation and Tourism Performance in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22452/IJIE.vol18no4.1Keywords:
Political instability, Tourism performance, Cultural heritage conservation, Recovery strategies, Stakeholder collaborationAbstract
This research investigates the impact of political instability on the conservation
of cultural heritage and tourism performance in Amhara National Regional State. In
a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach, questionnaire data and key informant
interviews were integrated and analysed via structural equation modelling (SEM). This
study employed systems theory and heritage conservation as theoretical contributions.
The findings reveal that political instability significantly undermines tourist destinations
by deterring visitors and revenues through government-issued travel warnings,
advisories, and widespread trip cancellations. This instability jeopardises cultural heritage
conservation, increasing the risks of damage, looting, and neglect due to weakened
stakeholder collaboration and diminished cultural value. As a result, historically
vibrant cultural festivals lose appeal, further reducing tourist arrivals. Despite these
challenges, tourism remains a key pillar of the government’s strategy for socio-economic
development. Therefore, policymakers should understand those challenges and develop
recovery strategies to strengthen cultural heritage conservation and enhance overall
tourism performance.
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