S06 – Tourism, Community Development, and Prehistoric Heritage: Challenges for Sustainability

This meeting in UISPP inter-congress conference “Asian Prehistory Today: Bridging Science, Heritage and Development”, will explore the complex relationship between tourism, community development, and the preservation of prehistoric heritage, focusing on sustainability. The following main topics will be addressed:

  • Impacts of tourism on heritage: economic benefits vs. risks of degradation.
  • Community tourism development: opportunities and challenges for local communities.
  • Strategies for sustainable tourism at prehistoric heritage sites.
  • Involvement of local communities in heritage management and conservation.
  • Policies and practices to balance tourism development and heritage preservation.
  • Case studies of successful initiatives and lessons learned.

The meeting aims to promote an interdisciplinary dialogue among archaeologists, heritage managers, tourism professionals, and community representatives. We seek contributions that present original research, case studies, and innovative approaches to addressing sustainability challenges in the context of tourism at prehistoric heritage sites.

For inquiries and submissions, please contact:

Titi Susilowati Prabawa, Centre for Sustainable Development Studies, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga – titi.susilowati@uksw.edu

Aldi Herindra Lasso, Interdisciplina  ry Daculty, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga – aldi.lasso@uksw.edu

Hugo Gomes, Instituto Politécnico Tomar, Portugal – hugo.hugomes@gmail.com