Collective Action for Territorial Identity in Tourism: The Case Study of Two UNESCO Sites

A novel framework for managing and valorizing tourist destinations emerges from this study, which applies the theory of commons—focusing on self-organized collective action—to territorial governance. By comparing two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park (characterized by collaborative governance) and Venice (marked by uncooperative governance), the research highlights how territorial identity and tourism heritage can be treated as shared resources. This approach reveals distinct governance dynamics that suggest innovative management strategies for sustainable tourism development. The study bridges gaps in existing literature, offering new pathways for research and practical applications in territorial conservation and governance.

Storlazzi, A., Lunić, D., & Micera, R. (2017). Collective Action for Territorial Identity in Tourism: The Case Study of Two UNESCO Sites. Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management, 81–96. https://doi.org/10.4468/2017.3.08storlazzi.lunic.micera