3. What’s Sustainable?
Sustainability is the study of how natural systems
function, remain diverse and produce everything it
needs for the ecology to remain in balance.
6. What’s Sustainable Tourism?
Sustainable Tourism refers to a level of tourism activity that can be
maintained over the long term because it results in a net benefit for the
social, economic, natural and cultural environments of the area in
which it takes place. (ICOMOS)
Sustainable tourism is tourism that is economically, socioculturally and
environmentally sustainable. With sustainable tourism, sociocultural
and environmental impacts are neither permanent nor irreversible.
(John Beech and Simon Chadwick)
7. Sustainable Tourism
Development
meets the needs of present tourists, host
regions while protecting and enhancing
opportunity for the future.
It is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in such a
way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while
maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes,
biological diversity and life support systems.
Sustainable tourism products are products which are operated in
harmony with the local environment, community and cultures so that
these become the beneficiaries not the victims of tourism
development.
8. Travelers not only learn about the destination, they learn how
to help sustain its character while deepening their own travel
experiences. Residents learn that the ordinary and familiar may
be of interest and value to outsiders.
Its informative
Destination-savvy travelers seek out businesses that
emphasize the character of the locale in terms of architecture,
cuisine, heritage, aesthetics, and ecology. Tourism revenues in
turn raise local perceived value of those assets.
Its support integrity
of place
9. Travel businesses do their best to employ and train local
people, buy local supplies, and use local services.
It benefits residents
Foreign visitors learn about and observe local etiquette,
including using at least a few courtesy words in the local
language. Residents learn how to deal with foreign
expectations that may differ from their own.
It respects local culture
and tradition
Environmentally aware travelers favor businesses that
minimize pollution, waste, energy consumption, water usage,
landscaping chemicals, and unnecessary nighttime lighting.
It conserves resources
10. Stakeholders anticipate development pressures and apply limits and
management techniques to prevent the "loved to death" syndrome.
Businesses cooperate to sustain natural habitats, heritage sites,
scenic appeal, and local culture.
It does not abuse its product
Satisfied, excited visitors bring new knowledge home and send
friends off to experience the same thing - which provides
continuing business for the destination.
It means great trips
Communities measure tourism success not by sheer numbers of
visitors, but by length of stay, money spent, and quality of experience.
It strives for quality,
not quantity
11. Benefit Threat
Revenue for Protected Areas
Employment
Political justification
Environmental Education
Environmental impacts
Economic instability
Crowding in and near PA
Excessive Development
TOURISM
