Sustainable Tourism

SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM
SAVING THE EARTH
STARTS WITH YOU
Discussions:
Learning
Definition
Objective Sustainable Tourism
Development
Principles of Sustainable Tourism
Three Dimensions of Sustainable
Tourism
12 Aims of Sustainable Tourism
by UNWTO
THE EARTH IS WHAT WE
ALL HAVE IN COMMON.
WENDELL BERRY
Sustainable tourism is the form of
tourism that meets the needs of
tourists, the tourism industry, and host
communities today without
Definition compromising the ability of future

generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable tourism means tourism

which is economically viable but does
not destroy the resources on which the
future of tourism will depend, notably
"It seeks a balance between
the physical environment and the
development and
conservation." social fabric of the host community.
“Sustainable tourism is tourism which
develops as quickly as possible, taking
account of current accommodation
capacity, the local population, and the
environment. The development of
tourism and new investment in the
tourism sector should not detract from
tourism itself. New tourism facilities
should be integrated with the
environment.”-Richards
“Tourism which is developed and maintained

in an area (community, environment) in such
a manner and at such a scale that it remains
viable over an infinite period and does not
degrade or alter the environment (human
and physical) in which it exists to such a
degree that it prohibits the successful
development and well being of other
activities and processes.” - Butler
environmental, economic, and
Sustainable socio-cultural aspects of tourism

development in suitable balance
Tourism must be established between

these three dimensions to
Development guarantee its long-term
sustainability.
“Sustainable Development is the
development that meets the
needs of the present without
cont'd
compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their
own needs.”
1. Make optimal use of environmental
resources that constitute a key
element in tourism development.
2. Respect the socio-cultural

Thus, sustainable tourism should: authenticity of host communities
3. Ensure viable, long-term

economic operations, providing
socio-economic benefits to all
stakeholders,,
PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM
(TOURISM CONCERN, 1991 IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE WORLDWIDE FUND
FOR NATURE(WWF)
Using resources Maintaining

sustainably biodiversity
Reducing over- Integrating tourism

consumption and into planning
waste
cont'd..
Supporting local Training staff

economies
Involving local Marketing tourism

communities responsibly
Consulting Undertake research

stakeholders and the
public
Three Dimensions
of Sustainable
Tourism
Environmental
Economic
Social
ENVIRONMENTAL
DIMENSION
1. THE NATURAL RESOURCES
2. THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
3. THE FARMED ENVIRONMENT
4. WILDLIFE
5. THE BUILD ENVIRONMENT
Economic Dimension
A. Economic Benefits of Tourism

Job creation
Injection of income into the local economy through the
multiplier effect.
Helping keep the local business viable.
Infrastructure development.
Attracts the foreign direct investments.
B. Economic Costs of Tourism
THE NEED TO
MANY JOBS OVER-
INVEST IN CONGESTION
ARE LOW PAID DEPENDENCE
EXPENSIVE
AND SEASONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
ON TOURISM
Social Dimension
The strength and coherence of the local society and culture.
The nature of tourism in the resort.
The level of economic and social development of the host population
The measures were taken by the public sector in the destination to

manage tourism.
12 Aims of Sustainable
Tourism by UNWTO
Economic Viability
Local Prosperity
Employment Quality
Social Equity
Visitor Fulfillment
Local Control
cont'd...
Community Wellbeing
Cultural Richness
Physical Integrity
Biological Diversity
Resource Efficiency
Environmental Purity
Are more people willing to
travel green?
YES! 87% OF TOURISTS WANT TO TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY,
ACCORDING TO THE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL REPORT BY
BOOKING.COM.
Sources
unwto.org
https://tourismnotes.com/sustainable-tourism/

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SUSTAINABLE

Definition compromising the ability of future

Sustainable tourism means tourism

“Tourism which is developed and maintained

Sustainable socio-cultural aspects of tourism

Tourism must be established between

2. Respect the socio-cultural

3. Ensure viable, long-term

Using resources Maintaining

Reducing over- Integrating tourism

Supporting local Training staff

Involving local Marketing tourism

Consulting Undertake research

A. Economic Benefits of Tourism

The nature of tourism in the resort.

The level of economic and social development of the host population

The measures were taken by the public sector in the destination to

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