This book reviews the important interrelations between the industry, local communities and conservation work, bringing together the various opportunities and challenges for different destinations.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• Preface
• Abbreviations and Acronyms
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• List of Case Studies
• 1. 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)