Planning sustainable tourism in UNESCO wine regions: the case of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato area

Sustainable tourism planning in UNESCO World Heritage Sites requires coordinated governance to balance development with the preservation of cultural and natural assets. The study on the Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont (Langhe-Roero and Monferrato) reveals that while tourism can drive local growth, it risks overburdening infrastructure and degrading the very landscapes it aims to protect. To mitigate these challenges, the research advocates for an integrated multi-level governance framework that harmonizes existing planning tools, ensuring long-term sustainability without compromising heritage integrity.

Assumma, V., Bottero, M., Cassatella, C., & Cotella, G. (2022). Planning sustainable tourism in UNESCO wine regions: the case of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato area. European Spatial Research and Policy, 29(2), 93–113. https://doi.org/10.18778/1231-1952.29.2.06