Social Sustainability in Cultural Heritage Tourism: The Case of Lijiang Old Town and Venice

Yunzhan Cui(Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)

Abstract

This article focuses on the importance of social sustainability within the field of tourism management, focusing on the preservation of cultural heritage and the role of community participation in this context. The article explores how sustainability strategies can promote tourism development while ensuring that cultural heritage is properly maintained and promoting the active participation of local communities. By examining a number of case studies and management practices, the paper aims to propose effective strategies to achieve a balanced development of tourism activities in relation to society, culture and the environment.

Keywords

Tourism management; Social sustainability; Cultural heritage; Community participation; Sustainability Strategies

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26549/jsbe.v7i3.21534