https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/enabling-visitor-centres-promote-sustainable-tourism-unesco-designated-sites-new-report-regional
UNESCO designated sites (World Heritage properties, Biosphere Reserves, UNESCO Global Geoparks) support sustainable uses like tourism for local development.
The 4th regional workshop on the Role of Visitor Centres in UNESCO Designated Sites was held in Buzau, Romania, in November 2022.
The workshop emphasized the need for UNESCO sites to re-evaluate tourism strategies and improve visitor management.
The report summarizes the concerns of site managers regarding sustainable resource management.
Visitor centres in UNESCO sites can facilitate communication, promote destinations, and provide specialized services.
Visitor centres can collect and utilize visitor data to enhance management and collaborate with partners.
Heritage interpretation in visitor centres can create meaningful experiences and promote responsible behavior.
Cooperation among public, private, and civil society actors is crucial for the sustainability of visitor centres and sites.
The workshops and reports are part of the intersectoral program at the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, supported by Italy's annual contribution.
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