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    Sustainable Tourism and Public Opinion: Examining the Language Surrounding the Closure of Uluru to Climbers

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    Authors
    Tombleson, Bridget
    Wolf, Katharina
    Date
    2022
    Type
    Book Chapter
    
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    Source Title
    Case Based Research in Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Events
    DOI
    10.1007/978-981-16-4671-3_22
    ISBN
    9789811646706
    Faculty
    Faculty of Business and Law
    School
    School of Management and Marketing
    Remarks

    This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Springer in Case Based Research in Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Events on 05 January 2022, available online: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4671-3_22.

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/87893
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The decision to cease the climbing of one of Australia’s major tourist attractions, the UNESCO World Heritage site Uluru, on 26th October 2019, has attracted much controversy, debate and worldwide attention.

    This case study explores traditional media commentary and reporting as well as social media discussions in the lead up to the closure of the climb. Drawing on framing theory, three key frames emerge that illustrate the opposing perspectives on the role of destination tourism. Through the economic lens, UNESCO World Heritage attractions like the Uluru climb perform a crucial role in supporting a country’s economy . As a national treasure, the rock should be freely accessible to all Australians (entitlement frame). However, the inclusive sustainability worldview considers a site’s history, contemporary relationship with the (local ) community and potential for future generations.

    This case highlights issues in change management processes with regards to access to heritage sites. Insights into the narrative in the lead up to the closure of the climb enable readers to explore the complexities surrounding the desire to shift towards a more sustainable tourism model.

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