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3. Policies Regarding CONSERVATION of World Heritage Properties
3.6. Tourism and visitor management

Policy for the Integration of a Sustainable Development Perspective Into the Processes of the World Heritage Convention

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26. "World Heritage properties are important travel destinations that, if managed properly, have great potential for inclusive local economic development, sustainability and strengthening social resilience. Sustainable forms of tourism development, including community-based initiatives, should be accompanied by inclusive and equitable economic investment to ensure benefit sharing in and around World Heritage properties."
Date year: 2015
Source: Policy for the integration of a sustainable development perspective into the processes of the World Heritage Convention (WHC-15/20.GA/INF.13)
Associated terms: Gestion des visiteurs

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