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Receiving the UNESCO World Heritage badge is celebrated around the world, but the inevitable influx of tourism can destroy a place’s uniqueness and cultural value, argues Jo Caust.

Hoi An is a beautiful coastal town in central Vietnam that escaped the devastation of the American War. In 1999, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site because of the charm of its original architecture, river location, and continuity of cultural practices. UNESCO recognition has made it a major cultural tourism destination. In 2017, 3.22 million people visited, an increase of 22% on the previous... Keep reading on The Conversation