Multi-agency management of a World Heritage Site: Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, China

Shared management among multiple agencies at heritage sites, while common in China, often leads to inefficiencies and inconsistencies. A study on the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area reveals that the current grid management system results in inefficient use of human and financial resources, as well as inconsistent application of management measures due to the lack of an effective coordination agency and collaboration mechanism. The research, based on semi-structured interviews with management staff, proposes a multi-agency management model that emphasizes the roles of a coordination agency and a robust collaboration framework to enhance management efficiency. This study highlights the need for improved coordination and collaboration in multi-agency management contexts to optimize heritage tourism management.

Su, M. M., Wall, G., Wang, Y., & Jin, M. (2016). Multi-agency management of a World Heritage Site: Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, China. Current Issues in Tourism, 20(12), 1290–1309. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2016.1261810