1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 The Intersection of Tourism and Cultural Heritage 2.2 Economic and Social Impacts of Tourism on Historic Cities 2.3 Preservation Challenges and Conservation Strategies 2.4 Previous Studies on Tourism and Cultural Heritage 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Visitor Data and Tourism Trends 3.1.2 Cultural Heritage Conservation Data 3.2 Socio-Economic Indicators for Community Impact 3.2.1 Interviews with Local Residents and Business Owners 3.2.2 Heritage Site Monitoring and Assessment 3.3 Analysis of Tourism Policies and Management Practices 3.4 Case Studies of Selected Historic Cities 3.5 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Quantitative Analysis of Tourist Impact on Heritage Sites 4.2 Qualitative Assessment of Social and Economic Effects 4.3 Evaluation of Cultural Heritage Management Policies 4.4 Comparative Analysis of Tourism Management Strategies 4.5 Case Studies: Successes and Challenges in Historic Cities 4.6 Implications for Sustainable Tourism Planning

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Cultural Heritage Preservation 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion