World Heritage status would recognise the importance of Valentia's contribution to modern communication

According World Heritage status would reflect the importance of this south-west corner of the country as the place where globalisation began, writes Alexander Gillespie

There is a revolution occurring in the world of tourism. This industry which provides jobs and prosperity to many is not the same that it once was.

Today, of the 1.3bn tourists in the world, China is the dominant provider. They are closely followed by citizens from other parts of Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.