Welterbetourismus zwischen lokalem Erbe und globaler Vermarktung

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World heritage tourism is associated with the marketing and visiting of the heritage of humanity. This often results in conflicts between the local population and international tourists. At first sight world heritage tourism is paradox: The idea of preserving corresponds to a local phenomenon (in terms of preserving the original character of a place), but the label ‘heritage of humanity’ refers to a global concept. The supposed paradox can be resolved when the commodification of heritage is considered as a way to raise awareness and preserve heritage values. Case studies of Ambohimanga Rova and Misteri d’Elx show how these paradoxes are handled.
Original languageGerman
Title of host publicationTourismus im Spannungsfeld von Polaritäten
EditorsRoman Egger, Thomas Herdin
Number of pages13
PublisherLIT Verlag
Publication date2010
Pages25-37
ISBN (print)978-3643501592
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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  • Tourism studies - world heritage, marketing , development, Ambohimanga Rova, Misteri d’Elx