Mass tourism is destroying sacred sites and displacing their stewards, and ordinary travelers are part of the problem. Drawing on interviews with indigenous leaders, UNESCO officials, site managers, and data from hotspots like Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat, we analyze why the current high-volume, low-fee model fails preservation, community well‑being, and long‑term value. This episode compares that model with community-led stewardship and presents the Regenerative Heritage Partnership: five practical principles—sovereign partnership, revenue reinvestment, quality over quantity, data-driven management, and mandatory visitor education—that reimagine responsible travel across law, economics, anthropology, and conservation.

What We'll Discuss:
- 🏛️ Why mass tourism destroys heritage
- 👥 Community-led stewardship successes
- 💸 Regenerative revenue reinvestment idea
- ⛔ Visitor caps and quality over quantity
- 📊 Real-time data for site protection
- 🎓 Mandatory visitor education before visits

📃 Access the full research here：
Regenerative Tourism: Protecting Sacred Sites

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