Beyond Tourism: The Societal Impact of Heritage Sites

Hidden Heritage

HeritageXplore

Society & Culture, Arts, History

4.8 • 608 Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Welcome to Hidden Heritage! In this episode, Lady Violet Manners is joined by Bernard Donoghue, CEO and Director of ALVA (Association of Leading Visitor Attractions). Bernard shares his insights into the UK's heritage sector, the challenges it faces, and his vision for its future.Join us as we explore: Bernard's journey from a childhood fascination with history to becoming a leading figure in the heritage sector The role of ALVA in advocating for and supporting the UK's most significant cultural and heritage sites The impact of recent global events on the heritage sector and strategies for recovery Bernard's top three destination recommendations for heritage enthusiasts Key Points 00:00:05 - Introduction of Bernard Donoghue and his background 00:01:28 - Bernard's early career and passion for heritage 00:03:34 - The definition and importance of heritage in the UK 00:05:01 - Bernard's experience at Visit Britain and the significance of tourism to the UK economy 00:07:25 - The role of film and TV in promoting heritage sites 00:10:37 - Bernard's first destination recommendation: Waddesdon Manor 00:15:02 - Discussion on the challenges facing the heritage sector post-pandemic 00:18:01 - Innovative approaches by heritage sites to attract visitors 00:24:17 - Bernard's second destination recommendation: Charleston 00:32:00 - The impact of technology on heritage experiences 00:41:21 - Bernard's vision for the future of heritage in the UK 00:54:20 - Bernard's third destination recommendation: Bristol Old Vic Theatre Guest Info Bernard Donoghue is the CEO and Director of ALVA (Association of Leading Visitor Attractions). He has a long-standing career in tourism and heritage, including roles at Visit Britain and as the Mayor of London's Ambassador for Cultural Tourism. Bernard was awarded an OBE in 2022 for services to tourism and culture. About Step inside Britain's greatest Historic Houses, gardens, and family homes through HeritageXplore, your digital gateway to discovering heritage today. Visit www.heritagexplore.com Links and Resources ALVA (Association of Leading Visitor Attractions) Waddesdon Manor Charleston Bristol Old Vic Theatre Visit Britain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:48.7	Hi, I'm Violent Manners and welcome to Hidden Heritage, the podcast that brings you inside Great Britain's favourite destinations,
0:57.2	with help from custodians, historians, artisans and experts.
1:02.9	Today on Hidden Heritage, I am joined by the CEO Bernard Donoghue and director of Alva.
1:10.4	Alva is the principal advocacy body for the most important
1:13.7	and significant museums, galleries, places, stately homes, cathedrals, heritage sites, gardens,
1:20.2	zoos, performance venues and visit attractions in the UK. Under Burnland's leadership,
1:26.9	the organisation's membership has almost doubled in size.
1:30.3	He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday honorees in 2022 for services to tourism and culture.
1:38.3	In today's episode, Barnard shares his career backgrounds and how his passion for heritage began.
1:45.0	We discuss the key challenges within the National Heritage sector and gain insight into what he does as the CEO of Alva to increase their visitor numbers.
1:54.0	And Bernard gives us his three top destination recommendations.
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