This collaborative IUCN, WCPA, TAPAS Group, and GSTC webinar describe the guidelines for tourism concessions and partnerships in protected areas including examples of good practice.

Topics

Capacity Building
Community Development
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Destination Governance and Management
Environmental Conservation
Property and User Rights
Protected and Managed Areas
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Resource Management
Safety and Security
Sustainable Management Systems
Visitor Management
Wildlife Protection and Interaction

GSTC-D Criterias

A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A7 -Promotion and information
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
C2 -Cultural artifacts
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

08- Decent Work & Economic Growth
12- Responsible Consumption & Production
17- Partnerships

Citation

“A. Spenceley;

2018;

Guidance for Tourism Concessions and Partnership in Protected Areas;

BTRP-ID: 2639″

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