THE CONVERSATION
Why this session?
Heritage tourism can support livelihoods and civic pride, but visitor growth alone is a poor measure of success. The session examines benefits and burdens across destinations.
In today's global context
Places worldwide are rethinking high-volume tourism. India’s diverse regions can help define models that value local life and cultural care.
Ten questions to explore
- Who benefits from each visitor economy?
- What costs fall on residents?
- How should routes spread opportunity?
- Which stories should local guides lead?
- What does a destination need before promotion?
- How can craft purchases be fair?
- When should visitor numbers be limited?
- How do public transport and access fit?
- What can smaller towns offer on their terms?
- Which measures capture cultural health?
Key outcomes we hope to shape
- A resident-benefit test for cultural tourism
- Questions for state destination plans
We welcome nominations from destination stewards, local guides, tourism planners and heritage communities and others with relevant experience. Speaker nominations are open.
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