The politics of world heritage: a case study of the Pitons Management Area, St Lucia

The Pitons Management Area (PMA) in St. Lucia, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces persistent challenges balancing conservation and development. A study analyzing media discourse revealed that while the inscription heightened the site's profile, political factors have overshadowed opportunities for sustainable management. The research, using content analysis of two leading newspapers, found a focus on addressing problems rather than leveraging benefits from the inscription. This highlights the primacy of politics in heritage management, with development quandaries persisting since the site's designation.

Nicholas, L., & Thapa, B. (2013). The politics of world heritage: a case study of the Pitons Management Area, St Lucia. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 8(1), 37–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873x.2013.765747