Description
Book SynopsisHeritage is a growing area of both tourism and study, with World Heritage Site designations increasing year-on-year. This book reviews the important interrelations between the industry, local communities and conservation work, bringing together the various opportunities and challenges for different destinations. World Heritage status is a strong marketing brand, and proper heritage management and effective conservation are vital, but this tourism must also be developed and managed appropriately if it is to benefit a site. As many sites are located in residential areas, their interaction with the local community must also be carefully considered. This book: - Reviews new areas of development such as Historic Urban Landscapes, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Memory of the World and Global Geoparks. - Includes global case studies to relate theory to practice. - Covers a worldwide industry of over 1,000 cultural and natural heritage sites. An important read for academics, researchers and students of heritage studies, cultural studies and tourism, this book is also a useful resource for professionals working in conservation, cultural and natural heritage management.
Table of Contents1: World Heritage Sites – An Introduction 2: Heritage Management and Conservation Activities at World Heritage Sites 3: Tourism Development at World Heritage Sites 4: Tourism Marketing at World Heritage Sites 5: Local Communities in and around World Heritage Sites 6: The Economic Impacts of World Heritage Site Designation on Local Communities 7: The Sociocultural Impacts of World Heritage Site Designation on Local Communities 8: The Environmental Impacts of World Heritage Site Designation on Local Communities 9: Contemporary Developments in and around World Heritage Sites and Their Implications 10: Reflection (Summary)
