Principles of Sustainable Heritage Tourism

Posted in Heritage Tourism, LORTON SCRIBBLINGS While tourism operators, heritage managers and communities have their own views and needs, there is a broad range of common interest and great potential for mutual benefit. Of common interest to all are providing appropriate public access, presenting and protecting the significance of places, and the need for sustainability — sustainability for businesses, for heritage places, and for...
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What is Heritage Tourism?

Posted in Heritage Tourism We are often asked to define heritage tourism. In our view, activities and services which provide international and domestic visitors with the opportunity to experience, understand and enjoy the special values of a region’s heritage, are sometimes referred to as heritage tourism. Recognition of the significance of heritage assets, and ensuring their long-term protection, is essential...
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