New Skills in a Changing World: Strategic Alliances at World Heritage Sites

Authors

  • Simona Cadar Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-5195/4513

Keywords:

World Heritage Sites, Higher Education, Tourism, Conservation, Sustainable Development

Abstract

The presentation aims to examine the new type of skills that heritage professionals may need to acquire in response to the changing socio-economic context of the contemporary world. It will also look into possible strategic alliances between higher education, communities and the tourism sector that could link conservation and sustainable development (especially youth employment) at World Heritage Sites. Particular attention will be given to the social threats induced by tourism at heritage sites, such as the dramatic decrease of young population, rural exodus, or the deterioration of the local social fabric, and the critical need for revitalization strategies in this regard.

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Published

2014-10-10

How to Cite

Cadar, S. (2014). New Skills in a Changing World: Strategic Alliances at World Heritage Sites. Almatourism - Journal of Tourism, Culture and Territorial Development, 5(2), 12–19. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-5195/4513