This UN report is a compendium of best practices for promotion of sustainable (eco)tourism which consists of 18 best practices in sustainable (eco)tourism initiated by governments, NGOs, and private sectors, in developing countries, including SIDS, with potentials for replication elsewhere.

Topics

Climate Change
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Environmental Conservation
Infrastructure and Facilities
Investment and Finance
Resource Management
Sustainable Management Systems
Transportation and Mobility
Visitor Management

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A7 -Promotion and information
A8 -Managing visitor volumes and activities
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B4 -Support for community
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
C2 -Cultural artifacts
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D3 -Wildlife interaction
D4 -Species exploitation and animal welfare
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

12- Responsible Consumption & Production

Citation

“Wei;

2014;

Compendium of Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism;

BTRP-ID: 2683″

Compendium of Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism

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