World Heritage Experience Switzerland (WHES) is the national association of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Switzerland. WHES works in partnership with national and international organizations, universities, institutions and the Swiss UNESCO Commission. The network helps to ensure sustainable development of the universal values, to create added value for the properties, and to coordinate the work in the World Heritage Sites within Switzerland. In the European context, WHES sets the benchmark for active networking and sustainable development by national members. In addition, WHES works to achieve the following: • to promote and preserve UNESCO values • to promote sustainable quality tourism • to raise national and international awareness of the UNESCO World Heritage • to represent the shared interests of our members before national and international organizations