World Heritage Review 95: Interpretation and COVID-19

The year 2020 began with an unprecedented health crisis that has affected all of us. Inevitably, World Heritage sites have suffered too. The abrupt halt in travel and tourism cut off the stream of visitors and the revenue they bring, for some sites the only source of income to cover conservation, maintenance and salaries.

Nonetheless, some positive aspects were noted. For a number of properties, the halt in visitors and traffic meant a respite for natural areas, and in some cultural sites, rehabilitation or restoration works were made possible. In this issue, site managers tell us how they have coped in these exceptional circumstances.

• Featuring in-depth articles on cultural and natural World Heritage sites.
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