This open access book considers the growing field of heritage tourism from community
perspectives. It explores how the Cham-Vietnam's large ethnic minority-reconcile their needs
for economic development with the boundaries circumscribed by their traditional culture. It
examines struggles that local minority stakeholders like the Cham face when trying to
participate in areas of development that typically fall under State control. How will tourism
affect the ancient sacred spaces that are the Cham's lifeblood? In what areas is their
participation permitted? From what areas are they excluded? Through a novel mix of indigenous
methods participant observation local voices and rich ethnographic description this book
provides a rare glimpse into the discourses that have been percolating throughout the community
in recent years. The relevance of this study extends beyond the Cham community and aims to
resonate with experiences of the myriad indigenous and minority communities around the world
who face similar issues with heritage conservation and tourism development. This book is of
interest to students and researchers of heritage studies tourism management cultural studies
Asian studies as well as policymakers and academicians seeking current research on the
connections between culture conservation sustainable development and tourism.
