Heritage sights contribute to tourism income for Australia to a vast extent. In 2018-19, 3.5% of Australia’s GDP was earned by travel and tourism. This implies how critical tourism is for the national economy. Around 660,000 Australians work directly in the travel and tourism industry. This concludes that many families depend on income from tourists. These wanderlust enthusiasts come to Australia from all across the world. As heritage sights take centre stage in the promotional activities of tourism, it becomes crucial that heritage preservation is taken seriously.
Here are the primary reasons to underline the importance of heritage preservation
Maintenance of Old Buildings
Buildings and infrastructure go through wear and tear through the years. Although it may give it an antique look, eventually, it looks very unappealing and neglected. Tourism, being so significant in generating national income, deserves special attention towards the general upkeep of the heritage site. Some places even have the status of “World Heritage Site”.
Sometimes, the negligence of old buildings can lead to unfortunate incidents such as part of a ceiling collapsing, visitors disfiguring tourist spots, natural wear and tear aggravating due to public interference, etc.
A decline in World Tourism
Due to the global pandemic in 2020 and the following year, world tourists declined by almost 73%. This is bound to take a toll on Australia’s 300,000 businesses dependent on tourism. We must therefore invest more in the upkeep and maintenance of tourist sights. This involves investing in the preservation of Heritage sites.
Preservation of Local Cultures
One of the main attractions of tourism in Australia is the local flora and fauna. The local communities are a crucial part of this aspect. Therefore it is significantly more relevant to preserve heritage sites and indirectly support the local communities.
Building of International Reputation
Treating your heritage tourist spots with respect and honour builds a great impression on foreigners visiting our country. This leads to word-of-mouth publicity without investing directly in tourism advertisements. Heritage preservation conclusively shows a better enhanced international reputation. Although this may take time, the outcome will be everlasting.
Higher Income Generation
Despite the lockdowns and the consequent economic recessions, there has been a growing urge to travel more. Being locked inside their homes, people across the globe developed a taste for travelling. People who were not much into travelling before have also started considering tourism. This rising influx of ‘wanderers’ is an excellent opportunity to regain the lost revenue in the past couple of years. Therefore, investing in heritage preservation inevitably leads to higher income generation.
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