…Conservationist Dana Beach, who favors regulating the cruise-ship industry in Charleston, said the recognition was deserved partly because of past decisions that preserved much of the city’s historic character, one of the main tourist draws of Charleston.

“It should inspire us to take stock about what people love about Charleston and make sure we preserve that,” Beach said. “When you are high-profile and that well-regarded, a city can overdo it in any aspect of tourism. We don’t have to go after everything. We have a gold-plated brand. We can pretty much set our own standards that make Charleston such a wonderful place to live and visit.”

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