This book presents a discussion by leading contributors on the impacts of tourism on local culture and the environment, and moves forward the debates in sustainable tourism, covering new locations, concepts and perspectives, and new case studies providing a global outlook for a universal issue.

Topics

Capacity Building
Circular Economy
Climate Change
Community Development
Cultural and Creative Industries
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Indigenous Tourism
Infrastructure and Facilities
Protected and Managed Areas
Resource Management
Visitor Management
Workforce

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A7 -Promotion and information
A8 -Managing visitor volumes and activities
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community
B8 -Access for all
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
C2 -Cultural artifacts
C3 -Intangible heritage
C4 -Traditional access
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
16- Peace & Justice Strong Institutions
17- Partnerships

Citation

“S. McCool;

2008;

Tourism, Recreation and Sustainability: Linking Culture and the Environment;

BTRP-ID: 2377″

Tourism, Recreation and Sustainability: Linking Culture and the Environment

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