12th International Heritage Tourism Conclave " Protecting and safeguarding the world's cultural and Natural Heritage"

12TH INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TOURISM CONCLAVE ‘Protecting and safeguarding the world’s cultural and natural heritage’ 20-21 July 2023 at Jodhpur, Rajasthan BACKGROUND Heritage Tourism plays a crucial role in building the visitor economy and destinations should seek to maximize the opportunities it brings. Protecting and safeguarding the world’s cultural and natural heritage and supporting creativity and dynamic cultural sectors are fundamental to addressing the challenges of our time, from climate change to poverty, inequality, digital ide and ever more complex emergencies and conflicts. Innovation should be integrated for better management, promotion and preservation of heritage, also to make Heritage Tourism accessible. The UN SDGs 11, 8, 12, 4 and 16 are influenced by the protection of cultural heritage, responsible consumption through adaptive reuse, tourism jobs, increasing awareness, heritage resources and knowledge, a sense of belonging and recovering post disaster. Cultural Heritage – both tangible and intangible are resources that need to be protected and carefully managed. It is fundamental that tourism authorities study how best to develop these cultural heritage sites while protecting and preserving them for the long-term. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims at creating a strong platform to exchange best practices, discuss challenges and opportunities in the Cultural and Heritage Tourism sector. Building on the previous 11 editions, this Conclave will deliberate on how the tourism and culture sectors can work together more collaboratively and increase public-private partnerships to ensure the protection of our Cultural and Natural Heritage while extending benefits to local communities. OBJECTIVE • To bring together all the stakeholders on one common platform where they can share ideas to promote Cultural and Heritage Tourism • To promote Heritage Tourism across the globe in a sustainable manner keeping in view the carrying capacity of the destinations • To create a platform for tourism boards to showcase the cultural and natural heritage sites of their states/ countries • To provide a platform for private sector investors to discuss issues and opportunities affecting investment in Heritage Tourism in India • To invite suggestions or recommendations to improve the business skills and global best practices to preserve Indian heritage