Utilising case studies of your choice assess the extent to which private and public measures can create sustainable tourism at destinations

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Tourism is one of the world's largest industries and one of its fastest growing economic sectors. It has a multitude of impacts, both positive and negative, on people's lives and on the environment.

Sustainable tourism, as defined by the WWF is: "tourism and associated infrastructures that, both now and in the future: operate within natural capacities for the regeneration and future productivity of natural resources: recognise the contribution that people and communities, customs and lifestyles, make to the tourism experience; accept that these people must have an equitable share in the economic benefits of tourism; are guided by the wishes of local people and communities in the host areas"

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[...] - In Italy, a “tourist's code” of behaviour is currently being prepared and the “Charter of Touring and Environment Ethics” to be published. ( The Blue flag success is another good example of how public measures can create sustainable tourism at destinations: The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to over 3200 beaches and marinas in 36 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean in 2006. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. [...]

[...] Here is a definition of the concept of ecotourism, given by the Nature Conservancy and the World Conservation Union: "Environmentally responsible travel to natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and accompanying cultural features, both past and present) that promote conservation, have a low visitor impact and provide for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local peoples." ( Here are 2 examples of successful ecotourism programmes: - Cruz Verde, Dominican Republic: Cruz Verde, a small Dominican town, is rich in culture and environment. The people of Cruz Verde are very concerned with preserving their culture and environmental resources. The community decided to seek help from outside sources to create a conservation plan. [...]

[...] A German Foundation called Friederich Naumann stepped in with a sustainable community concept. The foundation has changed the outlook of the village tremendously. They informed the visitors about basic worldwide environmental concerns, as well as teaching the villagers basic concepts about preserving the environment. Friederich Naumann also analyzed their organic agricultural techniques, and assisted them with obtaining funds and loans for ecological projects like the ecological center that was established in their town. The foundation has also made the town aware of alternative energy resources and recycling. [...]

[...] Utilising case studies of your choice assess the extent to which private and public measures can create sustainable tourism at destinations Introduction Tourism is one of the world's largest industries and one of its fastest growing economic sectors. It has a multitude of impacts, both positive and negative, on people's lives and on the environment. Sustainable tourism, as defined by the WWF is: “tourism and associated infrastructures that, both now and in the future: operate within natural capacities for the regeneration and future productivity of natural resources: recognise the contribution that people and communities, customs and lifestyles, make to the tourism experience; accept that these people must have an equitable share in the economic benefits of tourism; are guided by the wishes of local people and communities in the host areas" Thus, sustainable tourism should: Make optimal use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve natural heritage and biodiversity. [...]

[...] Increasing numbers of visitors to ecologically sensitive areas can lead to significant environmental degradation, and the conservation of this environment is an absolute requirement. The ultimate goal should be to keep the destinations areas as natural ecosystems for both the present and future generations of tourists. Public measures: ( Governments should create awareness through the mass media, among the general public and international tourists about protecting and preserving the environment in order to sustain tourism. They should support public education programmes which encourage responsible consumption in tourism. [...]