World Heritage and tourism: from opposition to co-production

Mike Robinson, Maria Gravari-Barbas, Laurent Bourdeau

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    Abstract

    The remarkable success of the 1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage is borne out by the fact that nearly 1,000 properties have now been designated as possessing Outstanding Universal Value and recognition given to the imperative for their protection. However, the remarkable success of the Convention is not without its challenges and a key issue for many Sites relates to the touristic legacies of inscription. For many sites inscription on the World Heritage List acts as a promotional device and the management challenge is one of protection, conservation and dealing with increased numbers of tourists. For other sites, designation has not brought anticipated expansion in tourist numbers and associated investments. What is clear is that tourism is now a central concern to the wide array of stakeholders involved with World Heritage Sites.
    Original languageEnglish
    PublisherRoutledge
    ISBN (Electronic)9781315546315
    ISBN (Print)9781409470588
    Publication statusPublished - 28 Aug 2015

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