There are now more than 1,000 World Heritage sites in 177 countries, and a great many of them are important tourist destinations. At best, tourism drives economic development and brings needed financial and social benefits, but over tourism must be managed effectively. Rapid or unplanned tourism developments, or excessive visitor numbers, can have a negative effect on the sites. Going forward, quality tourism can allow travellers to connect with other cultures, have a positive impact on the environment and benefit local communities.
Dialogues
Hamdan Abdul Majeed and Michael Pinksy
The dialogue between Hamdan Abdul Majeed and Michael Pinksy focused mainly on how sustainable tourism could benefit local communities.
Gabriel Zuchtriegel and Doris Maria Woerfel
The dialogue between Gabriel Zuchtriegel and Doris Maria Woerfel centred on the engagement of the local community in tourism.
Bruce Yerkovich and Aubin Arroyo
During the dialogue, Bruce Yerkovich and Aubin Arroyo introduced their innovative practices that create positive change in people towards sustainability.
Jana Apih and Jascivan Carvalho
The dialogue between Jana Apih and Jascivan Carvalho highlighted the value of local communities for sustainable tourism.
Kamal Mouzawak and Kotchakorn Voraakhom
The dialogue between Kamal Mouzawak and Kotchakorn Voraakhom centred on the importance of local communities for sustainable tourism.
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Experts
Hamdan Abdul Majeed
Managing Director of Think City
Michael Pinksy
Interdisciplinary Artist
Gabriel Zuchtriegel
Archaeologist and Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Doris Maria Woerfel
Founding Director of the African Sustainable Tourism and former Executive Managing Director and Councillor of the African Tourism Council
Bruce Yerkovich
Founder of the Linden Tree Retreat and Ranch and biophysicist
Aubin Arroyo
Mathematician and a researcher at the Institute of Mathematics of the National Autonomous University of Mexico
Jana Apih
Managing Director of GoodPlace Factory of Sustainable Tourism
Jascivan Carvalho
Social entrepreneur in cultural and adventure tourism and pioneer in indigenous community-based tourism
Kamal Mouzawak
Chef, food activist and founder of Souk El Tayeb
Kotchakorn Voraakhom
Landscape architect, CEO of Porous City Network and founder of Landprocess
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Five dialogue sessions covering five themes take place in 2022, each joined by thinkers in paired dialogue from diverse regions. The interdisciplinary dialogues inspire new visions for the next 50 years of World Heritage.