This chapter highlights the management challenges facing protected areas and outlines the tourism issues covered at the Vth World Parks Congress. The themes of the presentations and discussions emphasized the significance of the Congress for tourism, and the relevance of tourism to the current conservation agenda. It is pointed out that successful park visitation is a critical function of parks and protected areas, for without satisfied visitors, parks and protected areas will cease to exist.
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