Overtourism in World Heritage cities in Asia-Pacific

As a policy advisor, I contributed to the development of cultural heritage tourism strategies across key cities in Asia. I advised on the creation of heritage trails in Denpasar, Bali, as a shift from the destructive force of mass tourism development. I also consulted on managing overtourism challenges in Seoul and Bangkok, focusing on sustainable tourism practices to protect local communities and environments. Additionally, I supported the strategic development of heritage tourism for Gongju, South Korea, where my recommendations helped highlight the city’s historical assets while promoting sustainable heritage tourism.

I worked as a policy advisor for Mayors’ Round Table at 3rd Experts’ Wokshop of OWHC-AP in Suzhou, China in 2018.

Policy makers and practitioners, politicians, local communities and tourism businesses