ABSTRACT
Cultural heritage management (CHM) is the systematic care taken to maintain the cultural values of cultural heritage assets for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Cultural heritage management is now a global phenomenon. A series of internationally recognized codes and charters, such as the Venice Charter (ICOMOS 1994) and the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, dictate its core principles. These principles are embodied in most countries in formal heritage protection legislation or accepted heritage management policies. Since cultural tourism is reliant on the use of a destination's cultural or heritage assets, no discussion of this topic is complete without developing at least a basic understanding of cultural heritage management.
