Visitor Management as a Pathway to Sustainable Heritage Tourism: Lessons from Fasil Ghebbi

Effective visitor management is identified as a critical pathway to sustainable heritage tourism, particularly for UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing rapid tourist growth. The study highlights that without proper strategies, mass tourism can lead to unsustainable practices and adverse impacts on cultural heritage, such as Fasil Ghebbi in Ethiopia's Gondar Region. It emphasizes the need for tools and frameworks that balance tourism growth with preservation efforts, drawing lessons from global trends where tourism has outpaced sustainable management. The research focuses on analyzing challenges and strategies for visitor management, advocating for proactive measures to mitigate negative effects while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Desta, A. T. M. (2026). VISITOR MANAGEMENT AS A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE HERITAGE TOURISM: LESSONS FROM FASIL GHEBBI. Owen Journals. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.20538679