TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Three focuses on the operational and practical aspects of providing financially sustainable heritage properties. The majority of heritage sites suffer from a basic lack of funding, resources and expertise, though part of the purpose of the World Heritage Convention is to encourage international cooperation and exchange of knowledge, expertise and funds. Recognition of the conflict between conservation and tourism activities is required, in conjunction with recognition of the necessity of generating revenue to ensure resource sustainability and meet visitor expectations. The heritage sector is undergoing a significant period of change in terms of central government support, so appreciation of the option to involve the private sector in the future management of public-owned sites and the associated issues would be appropriate.
In Chapter 7, Janet Cochrane and Richard Tapper examine partnership approaches and other management initiatives which can maximize potential revenues and conservation benefits from tourism. They appraise the often conflicting views of WHS managers and the tourism sector, leading to suggestions of how stronger links between the two can be forged. Opportunities to build relationships between tour operators and tourists, plus WHS managers in enhancing the contribution of tourism to the maintenance of sites, are discussed. With reference to a range of WHS, including the Bunaken Marine National Park...
