How are World Heritage sites managed to ensure that the benefits of tourism are shared equitably with local communities, and that tourism development is culturally and environmentally sustainable

Poverty Point World Heritage Site is a story 3,400 years in the making. A trading hub, an engineering marvel, a monument to ingenuity — there are many ways to ... Breadcrumb ... PHILADELPHIA: THE FIRST WORLD HERITAGE CITY IN THE U.S. ... On November 6, 2015, Philadelphia was honored with the prestigious distinction of being ... Discover what makes the Flinders Ranges a candidate for World Heritage listing. The benefits Find out about the advantages of a World Heritage listing. To preserve humanities collections for future generations through environmentally sustainable preventive care strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs. More information · 1. French Austral Lands and Seas. France. 67,297,900 · 2. Phoenix Islands Protected Area. Kiribati. 40,825,813 · 3. Papahānaumokuākea. USA. Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's diverse cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in ... To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of Outstanding Universal Value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. There are 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. Here, I present the full list, and discuss which are the most rewarding and interesting to visit. Jul 5, 2015 ... ... Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee designated the San Antonio Missions a World Heritage Site: "I am proud and grateful ...