This South Africa Department of Tourism set of guidelines explains community-based tourism and provides basic guidance to help businesses establish and operate commercially viable community-based tourism ventures in South Africa while showcasing best practices.

Topics

Capacity Building
Community Development
Destination Governance and Management
Enterprise Development
Investment and Finance
Legislation and Regulations
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Planning and Action Plans
Workforce

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A5 -Resident engagement and feedback
A7 -Promotion and information
A8 -Managing visitor volumes and activities
A9 -Planning regulations and development control
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community
B5 -Preventing exploitation and discrimination
B6 -Property and user rights
B8 -Access for all
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
C2 -Cultural artifacts
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality
D8 -Wastewater
D9 -Solid Waste

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

08- Decent Work & Economic Growth
12- Responsible Consumption & Production
13- Climate Action

Citation

“A. Spenceley;

2016;

Operational Guidelines for Community-Based Tourism in South Africa;

BTRP-ID: 2606″

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