World Heritage Sites and Tourism: Global and Local Relations (Heritage, Culture and Identity)

Book Details

• Author: Laurent Bourdeau

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 206

• Release Date: 06-08-2018

• ISBN: 9781138339378

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions:

  • Length: 9.1 inches

  • Width: 6.2 inches

  • Height: 0.5 inches

About The Book

"Tourism and Local Communities in World Heritage Sites" by Laurent Bourdeau delves into the complex dynamics between World Heritage Sites, their local communities, and the role tourism plays in shaping these relationships. Not all World Heritage Sites are populated, but for those that are, the designation of World Heritage status significantly impacts the functioning of local communities.

The book explores how tourism, driven by the World Heritage label, can either disrupt or enhance community relations. It highlights the often fragile balance between the influx of tourists and the community’s capacity to manage this change. The book offers insights into how tourism can generate both positive and negative outcomes, depending on the number of visitors and the community’s readiness.

Drawing upon over 30 case studies from World Heritage Sites around the world, this volume examines the intricate relationships that emerge between these heritage sites and the people who live in or near them. It shows how World Heritage designation can affect power dynamics within communities and between different sectors, such as tourism and heritage management.

This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the management of World Heritage Sites or those interested in the intersection of tourism, heritage, and community development.