Why do you think Tourism is important?
Did you know that Tourism is the world's largest service industry?
More importantly why is sustainability needed?
- Have long term economic benefits without affecting the environment and social elements
Sustainable tourism is closely related to sustainable development
There are many definitions of sustainable development
there are 3 pillars of sustainability economic, social and environmental
Sustainable development is a global,
NIMBY (not in my back yard) theory Live for now mentality Theory of the Commons Economic priority over social and environmental concerns•
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Sustainable tourism development is not just about the tourism industry but it encompasses everything. It is like a large umbrella with everything falling under it because everything effects tourism. Sustainability aims to strike a balance between economic, social and emvironmental aspects but often the latter are comprised for the first. People often do not realise the importance of striking a balance between all three to guarantee long term sustainability
Sustainable tourism development needs everyone to achieve. it is a continuous process
tourism is inter-related with all sectors
we must think in terms of the triple bottom line
why is tourism important
not only is it the world's largest service industry but it affects everyone
leakage
Government debt to finance development
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Environmental impacts •
Congestion, overuse and crowding •
change in habits due to tourism
Rapid decline of traditional pursuits by locals because of a •
Displacement of local population •
Inflation• Why is sustainability needed
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Preserve resources which attract tourists •
Satisfy needs of local community •
environment/social elementsHave long term economic benefits without affectingForeign customs and expectations creating conflictsCarrying capacity •
not a sectoral concept.
• Only the world can be sustainable.
• All sectors and processes, including
tourism, need to move towards
sustainability, but can never achieve
it individually (Dodds R, Sustainable Tourism Development, March 24, 2011)
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