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demolition and deterioration of old heritage

sites, threatened historic districts (a.k.a.

endangered heritage sites), loss of historic

character of districts, protection of historic

sites and districts, cost of protection reuse of

heritage sites, new legislation, contribution (or

revenues) generated from the tourism, tourism

management at the site and the level of

tourism usage which the heritage site provides.

There is an ever-increasing demand for

heritage tourism. It involves more educated

tourists from high-income groups who want to

gain insights about the past cultures.

Hence, economic growth and development are

positively influenced by the heritage tourism.

The steep rise in tourist footfalls at heritage

sites affects the social and ecological aspects

of the heritage site. It has been the case that

the tourists‘ use of heritage site facilities cost

more to the site then it earns. This suggests a

strong need for researching on the

sustainability issues at the heritage sites as the

increase in heritage tourists suggests demands

for sustainability at the heritage sites. For

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