| World Heritage, Tourism and Identity: Inscription and Co-Production Revised Edition Contributor(s): Bourdeau, Laurent (Editor), Gravari-Barbas, Maria (Editor), Robinson, Mike (Editor) |
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ISBN: 140947058X ISBN-13: 9781409470588 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $178.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism - Social Science | Human Geography |
| Dewey: 910 |
| LCCN: 2014046524 |
| Series: Heritage, Culture and Identity |
| Physical Information: 290 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |