World heritage sites : tourism, local communities and conservation activities / Takamitsu Jimura.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jimura, Takamitsu, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Heritage tourism.

Cultural property--Conservation and restoration.

Cultural property.

World Heritage areas--Management.

World Heritage areas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 pages)

Place of Publication:

Oxfordshire, England ; Boston, Massachusetts : CABI, [2019]

Summary:

Heritage 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.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781786392695

1786392690

9781787857247

1787857247