If you would like your community to get involved in the heritage tourism business in B.C., a good place to start is with the Principles To Guide The Heritage Tourism Industry developed by the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Cultural Tourism.  These are a few of its findings and recommendations:

• Since domestic and international tourism is among the foremost vehicles for cultural exchange, conservation should provide responsible and well managed opportunities for members of the host community and visitors to experience and understand that community's heritage and culture at first hand.
• The relationship between Heritage Places and Tourism is dynamic and may involve conflicting values. It should be managed in a sustainable way for present and future generations.
• Conservation and Tourism Planning for Heritage Places should ensure that the Visitor Experience will be worthwhile, satisfying and enjoyable.
• Host communities and indigenous peoples should be involved in planning for conservation and tourism.
• Tourism and conservation activities should benefit the host community.
• Tourism promotion programs should protect and enhance Natural and Cultural Heritage characteristics.

FROM PRINCIPLES TO GUIDE HERITAGE TOURISM, ICOMOS